Orthodontic practices near Faerdre
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Faerdre, 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Faerdre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 5.0 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (6.7 miles south-west) and Crynant (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.4 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 Faerdre
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), 16.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.9 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Faerdre 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,552 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,090 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.0 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 28 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 Faerdre
From Faerdre the nearest practice is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (16.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Faerdre list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Faerdre are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Faerdre 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Faerdre
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Braces and aligner options in Faerdre
Orthodontist in Faerdre: This page was put together for people in Faerdre who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Faerdre or another part of City and County of Swansea.
Where Faerdre sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Graigfelen, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Graigfelen, Upper Forge, Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, Penydre, and Craig-cefn-parc as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Faerdre
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Faerdre. 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.
Faerdre in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Faerdre sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,552 residents in Faerdre's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Faerdre has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Faerdre sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Faerdre is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Faerdre
The orthodontic landscape in Faerdre offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Faerdre
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Faerdre — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Faerdre
Starting orthodontic treatment in Faerdre can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Faerdre
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Faerdre
Not every practice near Faerdre offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Faerdre's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. 16.8% of Faerdre's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,552 residents in the neighbourhood around Faerdre, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Faerdre has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Faerdre is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Faerdre is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Faerdre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Faerdre
These local links are here for anyone comparing Faerdre, City and County of Swansea against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Graigfelen, Upper Forge, Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, Penydre, and Craig-cefn-parc may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Faerdre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Faerdre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Faerdre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Faerdre is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (5.6 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Faerdre?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Faerdre, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Faerdre?
The nearest practice to Faerdre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (5.6 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Faerdre, City and County of Swansea?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Faerdre, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.