Orthodontic practices near Garnswllt
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Garnswllt; 17 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 7.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 8.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 8.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 9.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Garnswllt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 7.9 miles south-west; the next are Swansea (8.0 miles south) and Dunvant (8.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.0 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 8.3 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 12.4 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 12.9 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 Garnswllt
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), 12.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Garnswllt 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 142nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 8 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 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 Garnswllt
From Garnswllt the nearest practice is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 7.9 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 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Garnswllt list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Garnswllt are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Garnswllt to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Garnswllt
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Find orthodontic treatment in Garnswllt
Orthodontist in Garnswllt: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Garnswllt understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and County of Swansea.
What official data says about Garnswllt
Garnswllt is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,826 residents in Garnswllt's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Garnswllt; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Garnswllt's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Garnswllt is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Lon y Felin, Pant-y-ffynnon, Ammanford, Penybanc, Pontamman, and Tycroes as well as this one.
Practice signals around Garnswllt
There is no orthodontist on our records in Garnswllt itself. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 8 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 8 miles away.
Garnswllt in numbers
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Lon y Felin, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Garnswllt
Orthodontic treatment in Garnswllt is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Garnswllt — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Garnswllt
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Garnswllt has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Garnswllt
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Garnswllt practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Garnswllt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Garnswllt
This part of the page places Garnswllt, City and County of Swansea in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Lon y Felin, Pant-y-ffynnon, Ammanford, Penybanc, Pontamman, and Tycroes for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Garnswllt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Garnswllt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Garnswllt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Garnswllt is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (8.0 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Garnswllt?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Garnswllt, 17 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Garnswllt?
The nearest practice to Garnswllt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (8.0 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Garnswllt, City and County of Swansea?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Garnswllt, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.