Orthodontic practices near Craig-cefn-parc
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Craig-cefn-parc; 15 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craig-cefn-parc with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (6.8 miles south-west) and Crynant (7.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 7.1 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 9.2 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craig-cefn-parc
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 17.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.3 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Craig-cefn-parc at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swansea |
| NHS dental services | Swansea Bay University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.3 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 5 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 7 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Craig-cefn-parc
From Craig-cefn-parc the nearest practice is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (17.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Craig-cefn-parc list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Craig-cefn-parc are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Craig-cefn-parc to Ravenhill Dental Care is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Craig-cefn-parc
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Braces and aligner options in Craig-cefn-parc
Orthodontist in Craig-cefn-parc: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Craig-cefn-parc understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Craig-cefn-parc or another part of City and County of Swansea.
Local orthodontic signals in Craig-cefn-parc
There is no orthodontist on our records in Craig-cefn-parc itself. The nearest recorded are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 7 miles away; and Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 7 miles away.
Craig-cefn-parc at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Rhyd-y-gwin, around 1 km to the north-west.
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Nearby location pages including Faerdre, Graigfelen, Rhyd-y-gwin, Upper Forge, Ynystawe, and Cae-mawr can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Craig-cefn-parc
Craig-cefn-parc — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,826 residents in the neighbourhood around Craig-cefn-parc, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Craig-cefn-parc has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Craig-cefn-parc is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craig-cefn-parc is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Orthodontic Treatments in Craig-cefn-parc
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Craig-cefn-parc can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Craig-cefn-parc
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Craig-cefn-parc
Many people in Craig-cefn-parc delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Craig-cefn-parc
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Craig-cefn-parc — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Craig-cefn-parc. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Craig-cefn-parc
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Craig-cefn-parc, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Faerdre, Graigfelen, Rhyd-y-gwin, Upper Forge, Ynystawe, and Cae-mawr.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Craig-cefn-parc
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Craig-cefn-parc often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craig-cefn-parc?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craig-cefn-parc is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (6.2 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craig-cefn-parc?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craig-cefn-parc, 15 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Swansea, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craig-cefn-parc?
The nearest practice to Craig-cefn-parc that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (6.2 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Craig-cefn-parc, City and County of Swansea?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Craig-cefn-parc, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.