Orthodontic practices near Knelston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knelston; 8 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, 7.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 7.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 7.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 7.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 9.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knelston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 7.0 miles north; the next are Bishopston (8.9 miles east) and Dunvant (9.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.0 miles north |
| Bishopston | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 10.5 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 16.6 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 18.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knelston
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), 8.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.6 miles north |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knelston 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,626 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.0 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 7 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 23 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 Knelston
From Knelston the nearest practice is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, 7 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Knelston list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Knelston are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knelston to Dr Mohammad Moinuddin is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knelston
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Orthodontic treatment options in Knelston
Orthodontist in Knelston: This page was put together for people in Knelston who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
Practice data for Knelston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knelston itself. The nearest recorded are Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away.
Knelston in context
Knelston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Knelston's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,626 residents in Knelston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Knelston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Knelston falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales.
Local context for Knelston
Llanddewi is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Knelston.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Llanddewi, Burry, Scurlage, Burry Green, Reynoldston, and Port-Eynon may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Knelston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Knelston helps you ask the right questions. 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
Treatment in Knelston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Knelston
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Knelston has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Knelston — Local Context
Practices serving Knelston differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Knelston — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Knelston skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Knelston, 7.1% of the 1,626 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knelston; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Knelston sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knelston. The nearest we do hold are Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knelston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knelston
If Knelston, City and County of Swansea is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Llanddewi, Burry, Scurlage, Burry Green, Reynoldston, and Port-Eynon may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knelston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knelston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knelston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knelston is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 7.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knelston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knelston, 8 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knelston?
The nearest practice to Knelston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (7.9 miles) and Mumbles Dental House (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knelston, 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 Knelston, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.