Orthodontic practices near Penfilia
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Penfilia, 21 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.0 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) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penfilia with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 1.1 miles west; the next are Dunvant (3.3 miles west) and Bishopston (5.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 1.1 miles west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.3 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.6 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 8.6 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 Penfilia
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penfilia 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,900 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% 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 | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% 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 — 1 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 26 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 Penfilia
The nearest practice to Penfilia is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (19.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Penfilia list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Penfilia are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.1 miles 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 Penfilia
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Orthodontic treatment options in Penfilia
Orthodontist in Penfilia: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Penfilia understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Penfilia itself or elsewhere in City and County of Swansea.
What we know about practices near Penfilia
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penfilia. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away.
Facts about Penfilia
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lisbon, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lisbon, Tre-boeth, Waun-Gron, Cae-Bricks, Cnap-Llwyd, and Manselton may also help.
Penfilia in context
Officially, Penfilia is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Penfilia falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Penfilia, 9% of the 1,474 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. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Penfilia is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Penfilia is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penfilia is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Penfilia
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penfilia helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Penfilia
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Penfilia — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Penfilia
The orthodontic landscape in Penfilia 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penfilia
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penfilia. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penfilia
This section helps connect Penfilia, City and County of Swansea to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lisbon, Tre-boeth, Waun-Gron, Cae-Bricks, Cnap-Llwyd, and Manselton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penfilia
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penfilia often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penfilia?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penfilia is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Willows Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and Belgrave Dental Centre (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penfilia?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Penfilia, 21 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penfilia?
The nearest practice to Penfilia that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penfilia, 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 Penfilia, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.