Orthodontic practices near Penydre
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Penydre; 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penydre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Crynant (6.5 miles east) and Dunvant (7.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penydre
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), 16.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penydre 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,448 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 619 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.3 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 5 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 6 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 28 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 Penydre
The nearest practice to Penydre is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Penydre list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Penydre are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penydre to Ravenhill Dental Care is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penydre
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Compare orthodontic care in Penydre
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Pages for Faerdre, Graigfelen, Upper Forge, Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, and Glais follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Penydre
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Local provider signals in Penydre
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penydre itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5 miles away; Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 6 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Penydre
Officially, Penydre is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Penydre's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,448 residents in Penydre's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Penydre; the nearest is about 5 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Penydre among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penydre is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Penydre
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penydre helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Penydre
Not every practice near Penydre offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Penydre falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Penydre. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,448 residents in Penydre's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Penydre has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Penydre's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Penydre is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Penydre
Patients in Penydre 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Penydre 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 Penydre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penydre
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Penydre, City and County of Swansea. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Faerdre, Graigfelen, Upper Forge, Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, and Glais.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penydre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penydre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penydre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penydre is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (5.7 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penydre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penydre, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Swansea, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penydre?
The nearest practice to Penydre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (5.7 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penydre, 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 Penydre, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.