Orthodontic practices near Pen-lan
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Pen-lan, 21 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 0.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 2.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pen-lan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 0.7 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (2.8 miles west) and Bishopston (5.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.2 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.0 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 Pen-lan
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), 5.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pen-lan 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 | 26.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,308 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.9% 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 | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.6% 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 — under a mile West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 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 Pen-lan
The nearest practice to Pen-lan is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Pen-lan 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 Pen-lan are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile 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 Pen-lan
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Compare orthodontic care in Pen-lan
Orthodontist in Pen-lan: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Pen-lan keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
What we know about practices near Pen-lan
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pen-lan. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, under a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away.
Pen-lan at a glance
Just under 1 km east, Lisbon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Pen-lan
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Pen-lan sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pen-lan skews family-heavy: 26.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Pen-lan, 10.6% of the 1,651 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Pen-lan has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in Wales. Pen-lan's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pen-lan is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Caer-eithin, Cwmbwrla, Cwmdu, Lisbon, Penfilia, and Tre-boeth can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pen-lan
Patients in Pen-lan have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pen-lan
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The Orthodontic Journey in Pen-lan
Many people in Pen-lan delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pen-lan
Treatment in Pen-lan runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pen-lan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pen-lan
This part of the page places Pen-lan, City and County of Swansea in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Caer-eithin, Cwmbwrla, Cwmdu, Lisbon, Penfilia, and Tre-boeth may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pen-lan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pen-lan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pen-lan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pen-lan is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Willows Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and Belgrave Dental Centre (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pen-lan?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Pen-lan, 21 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pen-lan?
The nearest practice to Pen-lan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Willows Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pen-lan, City and County of Swansea?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pen-lan, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.