Orthodontic practices near Lon y Felin
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lon y Felin; 8 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lon y Felin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 8.4 miles south-west; the next are Swansea (8.7 miles south) and Dunvant (9.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.7 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 9.0 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 10.8 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 13.1 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 13.5 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 Lon y Felin
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), 13.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lon y Felin 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 144th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% 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 | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 25 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 Lon y Felin
The nearest practice to Lon y Felin is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.4 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lon y Felin list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Lon y Felin are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lon y Felin to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lon y Felin
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Orthodontist in Lon y Felin: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lon y Felin often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
Facts about Lon y Felin
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Area profile for Lon y Felin
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lon y Felin sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,826 residents in Lon y Felin's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Lon y Felin has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Lon y Felin sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lon y Felin is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Local provider signals in Lon y Felin
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lon y Felin itself. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Lon y Felin Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Lon y Felin offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lon y Felin
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lon y Felin — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lon y Felin
Many people in Lon y Felin delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lon y Felin
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lon y Felin
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lon y Felin — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lon y Felin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lon y Felin
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lon y Felin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lon y Felin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lon y Felin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lon y Felin is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (8.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lon y Felin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lon y Felin, 8 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lon y Felin?
The nearest practice to Lon y Felin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (8.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lon y Felin, City and County of Swansea?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lon y Felin, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.