Orthodontic practices near Pant-y-ffynnon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pant-y-ffynnon; 8 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Pant-y-ffynnon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 8.1 miles south-west; the next are Swansea (8.7 miles south) and Dunvant (8.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.7 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 8.9 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 11.2 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 13.7 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 Pant-y-ffynnon
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), 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pant-y-ffynnon 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 143rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 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 Pant-y-ffynnon
The nearest practice to Pant-y-ffynnon is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.1 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (21.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pant-y-ffynnon list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pant-y-ffynnon are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pant-y-ffynnon to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pant-y-ffynnon
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Teeth straightening options in Pant-y-ffynnon
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pant-y-ffynnon, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
What we know about practices near Pant-y-ffynnon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pant-y-ffynnon. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Lon y Felin, Garnswllt, Ammanford, Penybanc, Tycroes, and Fferws Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Pant-y-ffynnon
Pant-y-ffynnon's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. 16.6% of Pant-y-ffynnon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,826 residents in Pant-y-ffynnon's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. People in Pant-y-ffynnon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Pant-y-ffynnon sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pant-y-ffynnon is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local context for Pant-y-ffynnon
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Lon y Felin, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pant-y-ffynnon
The orthodontic landscape in Pant-y-ffynnon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Pant-y-ffynnon — Local Context
Not every practice near Pant-y-ffynnon offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Pant-y-ffynnon — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 16.6% of Pant-y-ffynnon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pant-y-ffynnon, 7.3% of the 1,826 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pant-y-ffynnon; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Pant-y-ffynnon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pant-y-ffynnon is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pant-y-ffynnon. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Pant-y-ffynnon
Many people in Pant-y-ffynnon 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Pant-y-ffynnon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pant-y-ffynnon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pant-y-ffynnon
If Pant-y-ffynnon, City and County of Swansea is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Lon y Felin, Garnswllt, Ammanford, Penybanc, Tycroes, and Fferws Hill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pant-y-ffynnon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pant-y-ffynnon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pant-y-ffynnon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pant-y-ffynnon is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (8.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pant-y-ffynnon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pant-y-ffynnon, 8 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pant-y-ffynnon?
The nearest practice to Pant-y-ffynnon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (8.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pant-y-ffynnon, City and County of Swansea?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pant-y-ffynnon, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.