Orthodontic practices near Hafod
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Hafod, 20 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Eastside Dental in Swansea, 1.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hafod with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 1.4 miles south-east; the next are Dunvant (3.6 miles west) and Bishopston (4.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hafod
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), 19.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hafod 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 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,500 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,877 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% 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 | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 87% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% 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 | Eastside Dental, Swansea — 1 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 4 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 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 Hafod
Hafod is 1.4 miles from Eastside Dental in Swansea, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 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 (19.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hafod list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Hafod are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eastside Dental in Swansea, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hafod
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Research orthodontic options in Hafod
Orthodontist in Hafod: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hafod keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and County of Swansea and the surrounding area.
Hafod at a glance
Landore is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Hafod.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Landore, Cae-Bricks, Cnap-Llwyd, Manselton, Lisbon, and Penfilia.
Hafod in context
Hafod — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.3% of Hafod's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hafod, 8.1% of the 1,500 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Hafod has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Hafod among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hafod is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
What local practice data suggests in Hafod
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hafod itself. The nearest we do hold are Eastside Dental in Swansea, about a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hafod
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hafod can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hafod — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hafod
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hafod can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Hafod — Local Context
Not every practice near Hafod offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hafod sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.3% of Hafod's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hafod, 8.1% of the 1,500 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. Hafod has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in Wales. Hafod falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hafod is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hafod itself. The nearest we do hold are Eastside Dental in Swansea, about a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hafod. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hafod
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hafod, City and County of Swansea. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Landore, Cae-Bricks, Cnap-Llwyd, Manselton, Lisbon, and Penfilia.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hafod
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hafod often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hafod?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hafod is Eastside Dental in Swansea, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hafod?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Hafod, 20 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hafod?
The nearest practice to Hafod that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eastside Dental in Swansea, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hafod, 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 Hafod, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.