Orthodontic practices near Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, 22 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 1.8 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (3.9 miles west) and Bishopston (6.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.9 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.8 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 8.6 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 Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
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), 19.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd 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 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,506 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,564 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.8% 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% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 2 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 4 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 26 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 Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (19.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd 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 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
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Local orthodontic treatment in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd and the wider City and County of Swansea area.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Clase, Cnap-Llwyd, Graig Trewyddfa, Mynyddbach Community, Tirdeunaw, and Lisbon if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
Officially, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd 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 Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd. Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd skews family-heavy: 22.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,506 residents in the neighbourhood around Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6 miles away.
Where Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Clase is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
Many people in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd Explained
Patients in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. 22.6% of Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,506 residents in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 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 Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Clase, Cnap-Llwyd, Graig Trewyddfa, Mynyddbach Community, Tirdeunaw, and Lisbon may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Willows Dental Practice (2.7 miles) and Eastside Dental (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, 22 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd?
The nearest practice to Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dental Practice (2.7 miles) and Eastside Dental (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, City and County of Swansea?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, 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.