Orthodontic practices near Llangyfelach
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Llangyfelach, 21 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llangyfelach with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 1.8 miles south; the next are Dunvant (3.4 miles south-west) and Bishopston (6.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 1.8 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 6.4 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 6.9 miles west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.7 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 Llangyfelach
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), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llangyfelach 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,862 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 2 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 27 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 Llangyfelach
Llangyfelach is 1.8 miles from Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Llangyfelach list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Llangyfelach are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llangyfelach
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Orthodontic treatment options in Llangyfelach
Orthodontist in Llangyfelach: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Llangyfelach 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.
Local treatment availability around Llangyfelach
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llangyfelach itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6 miles away.
Llangyfelach in context
By ONS classification, Llangyfelach falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Llangyfelach falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. 20.1% of Llangyfelach's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llangyfelach, 8.6% of the 1,862 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. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llangyfelach is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llangyfelach sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llangyfelach is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Mynyddbach Community, Tirdeunaw, Pen-lan, Caer-eithin, Clase, and Lisbon.
Local context for Llangyfelach
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Mynyddbach Community, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llangyfelach
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llangyfelach helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llangyfelach
Practices serving Llangyfelach differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Llangyfelach is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Llangyfelach. Census data puts 20.1% of Llangyfelach's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,862 residents in Llangyfelach's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Llangyfelach has more choice than 93% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llangyfelach sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llangyfelach is about 35 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Llangyfelach Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Llangyfelach can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Llangyfelach — Local Context
Not every practice near Llangyfelach 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, Llangyfelach sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,862 residents in Llangyfelach's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llangyfelach is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llangyfelach sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llangyfelach is about 35 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Llangyfelach itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llangyfelach. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llangyfelach
These local links are here for anyone comparing Llangyfelach, City and County of Swansea against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Mynyddbach Community, Tirdeunaw, Pen-lan, Caer-eithin, Clase, and Lisbon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llangyfelach
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llangyfelach often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llangyfelach?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llangyfelach is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.8 miles to the south. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (3.4 miles) and Willows Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llangyfelach?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Llangyfelach, 21 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llangyfelach?
The nearest practice to Llangyfelach that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (3.4 miles) and Willows Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llangyfelach, 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 Llangyfelach, 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.