Orthodontic practices near Fforest-fach
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Fforest-fach, 19 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 0.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 2.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fforest-fach with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 0.8 miles south-east; the next are Dunvant (1.6 miles west) and Bishopston (4.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 4.8 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.9 miles west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 10.2 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 Fforest-fach
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), 4.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fforest-fach 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,579 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 863 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 | 7.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — under a mile West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 2 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 26 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 Fforest-fach
The nearest practice to Fforest-fach 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (21.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Fforest-fach 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 Fforest-fach 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 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fforest-fach
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Fforest-fach in context
Fforest-fach is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,579 residents in the neighbourhood around Fforest-fach, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Fforest-fach has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in Wales. Fforest-fach falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fforest-fach is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Practice signals around Fforest-fach
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fforest-fach itself. The nearest recorded are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away.
About Fforest-fach
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Orthodontic Treatments in Fforest-fach
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The Orthodontic Journey in Fforest-fach
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Areas We Cover Around Fforest-fach
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fforest-fach
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fforest-fach often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fforest-fach?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fforest-fach is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (1.6 miles) and J John (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fforest-fach?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Fforest-fach, 19 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fforest-fach?
The nearest practice to Fforest-fach that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (1.6 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fforest-fach, 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 Fforest-fach, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.