Orthodontic practices near Ilston
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Ilston, 18 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 5.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ilston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 3.8 miles east; the next are Dunvant (4.5 miles north-east) and Swansea (5.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 5.4 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 6.3 miles north |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 13.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ilston
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), 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ilston 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 103rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.8 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 4 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 4 miles J John, Swansea — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 22 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 Ilston
Ilston is 3.8 miles from Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (25.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ilston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ilston are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ilston
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Find orthodontic treatment in Ilston
Orthodontist in Ilston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ilston understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City and County of Swansea.
Ilston at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Lunnon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Ilston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ilston. The nearest recorded are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and J John in Swansea, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Lunnon, Parkmill, Pennard, Canisland, Gower, and Kittle are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Ilston in context
Ilston — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Ilston skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Ilston, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ilston is better served than 69% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Ilston among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ilston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ilston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ilston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Ilston
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ilston
Provision in Ilston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Ilston as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ilston falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.3% of Ilston's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,776 residents in Ilston's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Ilston has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Ilston sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Ilston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ilston
The orthodontic landscape in Ilston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ilston
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ilston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ilston
This part of the page places Ilston, City and County of Swansea in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lunnon, Parkmill, Pennard, Canisland, Gower, and Kittle.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ilston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ilston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ilston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ilston is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 3.8 miles to the east. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (4.5 miles) and J John (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ilston?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Ilston, 18 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ilston?
The nearest practice to Ilston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 3.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (4.5 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ilston, City and County of Swansea?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ilston, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.