Orthodontic practices near Pen-clawdd
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Pen-clawdd, 18 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pen-clawdd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 2.9 miles north; the next are Dunvant (3.2 miles east) and Swansea (5.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 2.9 miles north |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Swansea | 10 | 5.4 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 14.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pen-clawdd
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), 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.2 miles east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pen-clawdd 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 1,935 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,924 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 583 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 3 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 24 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 Pen-clawdd
Pen-clawdd is 2.9 miles from Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Pen-clawdd list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Pen-clawdd are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 2.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pen-clawdd
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Compare orthodontic care in Pen-clawdd
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pen-clawdd, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and County of Swansea and the surrounding area. Pen-clawdd — a small village with a population of around 1,935 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Pen-clawdd
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pen-clawdd. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 3 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Wernbwll, Bynea, Wern-olau, Crofty, Llanmorlais, and Poundffald.
Local context for Pen-clawdd
Pen-clawdd is home to around 1,935 people, classing it as a small village within City and County of Swansea. Just around 1 km south-east, Wernbwll is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Pen-clawdd in context
Pen-clawdd is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Pen-clawdd's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,924 residents in the neighbourhood around Pen-clawdd, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pen-clawdd is better served than 89% of towns in Wales. Pen-clawdd sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pen-clawdd
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pen-clawdd 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Pen-clawdd follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pen-clawdd
Patients in Pen-clawdd have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Pen-clawdd 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pen-clawdd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pen-clawdd
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Pen-clawdd, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Wernbwll, Bynea, Wern-olau, Crofty, Llanmorlais, and Poundffald for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pen-clawdd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pen-clawdd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pen-clawdd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pen-clawdd is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 2.9 miles to the north. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (3.2 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pen-clawdd?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Pen-clawdd, 18 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pen-clawdd?
The nearest practice to Pen-clawdd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (3.2 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pen-clawdd, City and County of Swansea?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pen-clawdd, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.