Orthodontic practices near Oystermouth
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Oystermouth, 19 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.3 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 Oystermouth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 0.4 miles east; the next are Swansea (3.1 miles north-east) and Dunvant (4.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 0.4 miles east |
| Swansea | 10 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.3 miles north |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 8.1 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| 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 Oystermouth
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), 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 0.4 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oystermouth 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 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,551 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,720 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% 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 | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 96% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% 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 — 3 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 Oystermouth
Oystermouth 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 (22.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Oystermouth 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 Oystermouth 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 Oystermouth
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Orthodontic services in Oystermouth
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About Oystermouth
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More local pages to browse
Pages for West Cross, Langland, Mayals, Mumbles, Manselfield, and Blackpill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Oystermouth
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Oystermouth sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.4% of Oystermouth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Oystermouth, 5.2% of the 1,551 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oystermouth is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. Oystermouth falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oystermouth is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
What we know about practices near Oystermouth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oystermouth itself. The nearest we do hold are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, under a mile away; J John in Swansea, about 3 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Oystermouth
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Areas We Cover Around Oystermouth
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oystermouth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oystermouth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oystermouth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oystermouth is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are J John (3.1 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oystermouth?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Oystermouth, 19 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oystermouth?
The nearest practice to Oystermouth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 0.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sketty Road Dental Practice (3.2 miles) and Woods Dental (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oystermouth, City and County of Swansea?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oystermouth, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.