Orthodontic practices near Dunvant
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Dunvant, 19 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 3.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Dunvant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunvant, 0.8 miles north; the next are Swansea (2.6 miles east) and Bishopston (3.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 0.8 miles north |
| Swansea | 10 | 2.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 3.6 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 11.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunvant
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), 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 0.8 miles north |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 4.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunvant 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 4,383 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,345 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,281 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% 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 | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 37 miles |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 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 Dunvant
The nearest practice to Dunvant is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (23.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dunvant list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunvant are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunvant
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Explore braces and aligners in Dunvant
Orthodontist in Dunvant: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Dunvant keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and County of Swansea. Dunvant — a small town with a population of around 4,383 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Waunarlwydd, Gowerton, Killay, Olchfa, Upper Killay, and Carnglas may also help.
The local picture in Dunvant
By ONS classification, Dunvant falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dunvant, 6.4% of the 1,345 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Dunvant has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Dunvant sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunvant is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Dunvant at a glance
Dunvant has a population of around 4,383, making it a small town within City and County of Swansea. Just around 1 km north-east, Waunarlwydd is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Dunvant
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Dunvant or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include West Coast Dental Care.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dunvant
Patients in Dunvant have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Waunarlwydd, Killay and Olchfa regularly visit orthodontists in Dunvant.
Treatment Options in Dunvant — Local Context
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Dunvant. Dunvant is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dunvant falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dunvant, 6.4% of the 1,345 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. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dunvant is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. Dunvant's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dunvant is about 37 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. Of the 1 orthodontic practice recorded for Dunvant and the surrounding area, Of those, 1 records NHS provision and 1 records private treatment; and 1 offers clear aligners, 1 offers fixed appliances. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Waunarlwydd, Killay, and Olchfa regularly make use of Dunvant's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dunvant
Many people in Dunvant delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Waunarlwydd, Killay and Olchfa regularly visit orthodontists in Dunvant.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Dunvant
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Dunvant runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunvant. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunvant
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dunvant, City and County of Swansea within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Waunarlwydd, Gowerton, Killay, Olchfa, Upper Killay, and Carnglas.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunvant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunvant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunvant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunvant is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are J John (2.6 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunvant?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Dunvant, 19 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunvant?
The nearest practice to Dunvant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (2.6 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunvant, 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 Dunvant, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.