Orthodontic practices near Gorseinon
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Gorseinon, 18 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 4.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gorseinon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunvant, 2.0 miles south; the next are Swansea (3.3 miles south-east) and Llanelli (3.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 2.0 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 3.5 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 6.4 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 12.7 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 Gorseinon
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), 6.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 2.0 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gorseinon 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 |
| Population | 20,581 |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,402 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13% aged 16 to 24 and 33.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,045 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% 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 | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 2 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 3 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 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 Gorseinon
Gorseinon is 2 miles from West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 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 (23.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gorseinon list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gorseinon are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gorseinon
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Teeth straightening options in Gorseinon
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Gorseinon, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and County of Swansea, not just Gorseinon. Gorseinon — a market town with a population of around 20,581 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Grovesend, Gorseinon Garden Village, Penyrheol, Gowerton, Penllergaer, and Waungron as well as this one.
Area profile for Gorseinon
ONS classifies Gorseinon as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. 20% of Gorseinon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 1,402 residents in Gorseinon's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Gorseinon has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Wales. Gorseinon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Gorseinon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Gorseinon in numbers
Gorseinon is home to around 20,581 people, classing it as a market town within City and County of Swansea. The nearest other location we cover is Grovesend, around 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Gorseinon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gorseinon itself. The closest on record are West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 3 miles away; and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gorseinon
The orthodontic landscape in Gorseinon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gorseinon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gorseinon
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gorseinon can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gorseinon
Not every practice near Gorseinon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Gorseinon is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Gorseinon's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gorseinon, 9.2% of the 1,402 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gorseinon has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Wales. Gorseinon sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gorseinon is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gorseinon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gorseinon
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Gorseinon, City and County of Swansea, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Grovesend, Gorseinon Garden Village, Penyrheol, Gowerton, Penllergaer, and Waungron.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gorseinon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gorseinon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gorseinon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gorseinon is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (3.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gorseinon?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Gorseinon, 18 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gorseinon?
The nearest practice to Gorseinon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (3.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gorseinon, City and County of Swansea?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gorseinon, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.