Orthodontic practices near Penrice
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Penrice; 12 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, 7.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 7.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 7.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Penrice with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 7.5 miles north; the next are Bishopston (7.7 miles east) and Dunvant (8.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.5 miles north |
| Bishopston | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 9.5 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 15.5 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 17.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penrice
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), 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penrice 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,626 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 139th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.5 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 8 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 8 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 21 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 Penrice
From Penrice the nearest practice is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, 7.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (29.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Penrice list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Penrice are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penrice to Dr Mohammad Moinuddin is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penrice
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Orthodontic treatment options in Penrice
Orthodontist in Penrice: People weighing up braces or aligners in Penrice can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
What official data says about Penrice
ONS classifies Penrice as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Penrice. Census data puts only 13.2% of Penrice's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Penrice, 7.1% of the 1,626 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. Penrice has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Penrice sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
What we know about practices near Penrice
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penrice itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 8 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Ganderstreet, Oxwich, Perriswood, Reynoldston, Knelston, and Port-Eynon follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Penrice at a glance
Just around 2 km north-east, Perriswood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Penrice
Many people in Penrice delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Penrice — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Penrice
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Penrice can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Penrice
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Penrice — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penrice. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penrice
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Penrice, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ganderstreet, Oxwich, Perriswood, Reynoldston, Knelston, and Port-Eynon.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Penrice
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penrice often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penrice?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penrice is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 7.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (7.6 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penrice?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penrice, 12 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penrice?
The nearest practice to Penrice that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, about 7.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Mumbles Dental House (7.7 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penrice, City and County of Swansea?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penrice, 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.