Orthodontic practices near Cwmbwrla
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Cwmbwrla, 21 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 1.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cwmbwrla with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Dunvant (2.8 miles west) and Bishopston (4.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.4 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 8.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cwmbwrla
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), 4.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cwmbwrla 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,427 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,908 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% 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 — under a mile West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 25 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 Cwmbwrla
The nearest practice to Cwmbwrla is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Cwmbwrla list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Cwmbwrla are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cwmbwrla
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Cwmbwrla
Orthodontist in Cwmbwrla: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Cwmbwrla often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
What official data says about Cwmbwrla
Cwmbwrla — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Cwmbwrla's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,427 residents in Cwmbwrla's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Cwmbwrla has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Cwmbwrla among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cwmbwrla is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
What we know about practices near Cwmbwrla
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cwmbwrla itself. The closest on record are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cwmdu, Cae-Bricks, Gendros, Manselton, Mayhill, and Pen-lan may also help.
Cwmbwrla in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Cwmdu, under 1 km to the north.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cwmbwrla
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cwmbwrla helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cwmbwrla
Orthodontic practices in and around Cwmbwrla vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Cwmbwrla as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cwmbwrla. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cwmbwrla, 5.3% of the 1,427 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cwmbwrla has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Cwmbwrla among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cwmbwrla is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cwmbwrla
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cwmbwrla has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cwmbwrla
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cwmbwrla. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cwmbwrla
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cwmbwrla, City and County of Swansea within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Cwmdu, Cae-Bricks, Gendros, Manselton, Mayhill, and Pen-lan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cwmbwrla
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cwmbwrla often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cwmbwrla?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cwmbwrla is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Belgrave Dental Centre (1.5 miles) and Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cwmbwrla?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Cwmbwrla, 21 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cwmbwrla?
The nearest practice to Cwmbwrla that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (1.5 miles) and Willows Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cwmbwrla, City and County of Swansea?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cwmbwrla, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.