Orthodontic practices near Mayals
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Mayals, 19 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 3.6 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 Mayals with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Swansea (2.5 miles north-east) and Dunvant (3.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 10.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mayals
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), 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.6 miles north |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mayals 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,733 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,215 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% 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 | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — under a mile J John, Swansea — 2 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 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 Mayals
Mayals has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (22.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Mayals list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Mayals are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mayals
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Orthodontist in Mayals: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Mayals keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Mayals itself or elsewhere in City and County of Swansea.
A quick look at Mayals
Just around 1 km south, Oystermouth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Mayals in context
Officially, Mayals is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Mayals sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.2% of Mayals's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,733 residents in the neighbourhood around Mayals, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Mayals has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Mayals among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mayals is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Local provider signals in Mayals
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mayals itself. The closest on record are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, under a mile away; J John in Swansea, about 2 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Oystermouth, West Cross, Blackpill, Lower Sketty, Mumbles, and Langland as well as this one.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Mayals
Orthodontic treatment in Mayals is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Mayals
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Mayals
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Mayals — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Mayals
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Mayals has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Mayals — Local Context
What's available in Mayals depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Mayals is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data puts 19.2% of Mayals's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Mayals, 7.2% of the 1,733 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. Mayals has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in Wales. Mayals's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mayals is about 36 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Mayals itself. The nearest recorded are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, under a mile away; J John in Swansea, about 2 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mayals. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mayals
This section helps connect Mayals, City and County of Swansea to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Oystermouth, West Cross, Blackpill, Lower Sketty, Mumbles, and Langland for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mayals
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mayals often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mayals?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mayals is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are J John (2.5 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mayals?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Mayals, 19 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mayals?
The nearest practice to Mayals that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Sketty Road Dental Practice (2.6 miles) and Woods Dental (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mayals, 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 Mayals, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.