Orthodontic practices near Lower Sketty
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Lower Sketty, 21 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Lower Sketty with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 1.3 miles south; the next are Swansea (1.7 miles north-east) and Dunvant (3.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 1.3 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.1 miles north |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Sketty
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), 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.1 miles north |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Sketty 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,420 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 390 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% 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 | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% 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 | Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 1 miles J John, Swansea — 2 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 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 Lower Sketty
The nearest practice to Lower Sketty is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Sketty list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Lower Sketty are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 1.3 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 Lower Sketty
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Orthodontist in Lower Sketty: This page was put together for people in Lower Sketty who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and County of Swansea.
The local picture in Lower Sketty
Lower Sketty's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Sketty. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Lower Sketty skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,420 residents in Lower Sketty's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Lower Sketty has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. Lower Sketty's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Sketty is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Blackpill, Mayals, Mumbles, Killay, Olchfa, and Oystermouth.
Local context for Lower Sketty
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Blackpill, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Lower Sketty
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Sketty. The nearest recorded are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about a mile away; J John in Swansea, about 2 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Sketty
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Sketty
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Sketty often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Sketty?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Sketty is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are J John (1.7 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Sketty?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Lower Sketty, 21 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Sketty?
The nearest practice to Lower Sketty that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Sketty Road Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Woods Dental (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Sketty, City and County of Swansea?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Sketty, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.