Orthodontic practices near Graigfelen
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Graigfelen, 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 Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen
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.
Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen
The nearest practice to Graigfelen is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 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 Graigfelen list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen
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Orthodontic treatment options in Graigfelen
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Facts about Graigfelen
Faerdre is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Graigfelen.
What official data says about Graigfelen
Graigfelen's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Graigfelen. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Graigfelen, 6.8% of the 1,552 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Graigfelen has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Graigfelen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Graigfelen is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Graigfelen
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Graigfelen. 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.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Graigfelen
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Graigfelen can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Graigfelen — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Graigfelen. By ONS classification, Graigfelen falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Graigfelen. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Graigfelen, 6.8% of the 1,552 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Graigfelen is better served than 61% of towns in Wales. Graigfelen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Graigfelen is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Graigfelen itself. The nearest we do hold 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. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Graigfelen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Graigfelen helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Graigfelen
Every case in Graigfelen follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
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Areas We Cover Around Graigfelen
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Frequently Asked Questions in Graigfelen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Graigfelen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Graigfelen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Graigfelen, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Graigfelen?
The nearest practice to Graigfelen 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 Graigfelen, 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 Graigfelen, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.