Orthodontic practices near Crofty
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Crofty, 18 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 3.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 3.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crofty with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 3.4 miles north; the next are Dunvant (4.6 miles east) and Bishopston (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 3.4 miles north |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 6.8 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 13.2 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 15.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crofty
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston (4.9 from 212 reviews), 6.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crofty 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 1,012 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,631 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 91st closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 3 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 5 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 24 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 Crofty
Crofty is 3.4 miles from Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (27.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Crofty list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Crofty are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 3.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crofty
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Find orthodontic treatment in Crofty
Orthodontist in Crofty: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Crofty keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and County of Swansea, not just Crofty. Crofty — a small village with a population of around 1,012 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Llanmorlais, Wernffrwd, Pen-clawdd, Wernbwll, Machynys, and Llanrhidian.
What official data says about Crofty
Crofty's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Crofty's under-16 share, 12.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,631 residents in Crofty's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crofty is better served than 89% of towns in Wales. Crofty's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Practice data for Crofty
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crofty. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 3 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 5 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6 miles away.
Local context for Crofty
With a population of roughly 1,012, Crofty is a small village within City and County of Swansea. The nearest other location we cover is Llanmorlais, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crofty
Orthodontic treatment in Crofty is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crofty
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Crofty. Crofty's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Crofty has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,631 residents in Crofty's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Crofty has more choice than 89% of towns in Wales. Crofty falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crofty
The orthodontic landscape in Crofty offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crofty
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crofty. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crofty
These links help widen your research beyond Crofty, City and County of Swansea if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Llanmorlais, Wernffrwd, Pen-clawdd, Wernbwll, Machynys, and Llanrhidian for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crofty
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crofty often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crofty?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crofty is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 3.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (3.7 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crofty?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Crofty, 18 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crofty?
The nearest practice to Crofty that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 3.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (3.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crofty, City and County of Swansea?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crofty, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.