Orthodontic practices near Oxwich
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Oxwich; 14 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 8.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 8.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Oxwich with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 7.0 miles east; the next are Dunvant (8.1 miles north-east) and Llanelli (8.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 7.0 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.2 miles north |
| Swansea | 10 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 14.7 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 16.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oxwich
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), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oxwich 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,626 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.0 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 7 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 8 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 21 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 Oxwich
The nearest practice to Oxwich is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 7 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (28.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Oxwich list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Oxwich are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Oxwich to Mumbles Dental House is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oxwich
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Research orthodontic options in Oxwich
Orthodontist in Oxwich: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Oxwich? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Oxwich or another part of City and County of Swansea.
Practice data for Oxwich
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oxwich itself. The nearest we do hold are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 7 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 8 miles away; and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Oxwich
ONS classifies Oxwich as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Oxwich falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Oxwich has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oxwich, 7.1% of the 1,626 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. People in Oxwich usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Oxwich's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Local snapshot of Oxwich
Just around 1 km south-west, Ganderstreet is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Ganderstreet, Perriswood, Penrice, Nicholaston, Penmaen, and Reynoldston if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Oxwich
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Oxwich can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Oxwich offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Oxwich
Starting orthodontic treatment in Oxwich can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oxwich
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Oxwich. Oxwich — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Oxwich skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,626 residents in the neighbourhood around Oxwich, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. People in Oxwich usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Oxwich among Wales's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oxwich. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oxwich
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Oxwich, City and County of Swansea alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Ganderstreet, Perriswood, Penrice, Nicholaston, Penmaen, and Reynoldston follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oxwich
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oxwich often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oxwich?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oxwich is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 7.0 miles to the east. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (8.1 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oxwich?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oxwich, 14 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishopston, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oxwich?
The nearest practice to Oxwich that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 7.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (8.1 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oxwich, 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 Oxwich, 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.