Orthodontic practices near Penyrheol
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Penyrheol, 18 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 2.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 5.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penyrheol with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunvant, 2.8 miles south; the next are Llanelli (3.0 miles west) and Swansea (4.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 2.8 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 3.0 miles west |
| Swansea | 10 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 7.1 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penyrheol
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), 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penyrheol 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 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 491 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% 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 | 77th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 3 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 25 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SA4 |
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 Penyrheol
Penyrheol is 2.8 miles from West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (23.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Penyrheol list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Penyrheol are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penyrheol
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Orthodontic care near Penyrheol
Orthodontist in Penyrheol: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Penyrheol often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Penyrheol itself or elsewhere in City and County of Swansea.
Local snapshot of Penyrheol
Grovesend is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Penyrheol.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Grovesend, Gorseinon, Waungron, Gorseinon Garden Village, Loughor, and Hendy if you are weighing up more than one location.
Area profile for Penyrheol
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Penyrheol sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 22.8% of Penyrheol's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,528 residents in Penyrheol's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Penyrheol has more choice than 89% of towns in Wales. Penyrheol falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penyrheol is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local treatment availability around Penyrheol
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penyrheol. The closest on record are West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 3 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Penyrheol
Patients in Penyrheol 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Penyrheol
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Penyrheol practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Penyrheol
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penyrheol helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Penyrheol
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Penyrheol
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Penyrheol. Penyrheol's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Penyrheol falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.8% of Penyrheol's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,528 residents in the neighbourhood around Penyrheol, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Penyrheol has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Wales. Penyrheol's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penyrheol is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penyrheol. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penyrheol
If Penyrheol, City and County of Swansea is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Grovesend, Gorseinon, Waungron, Gorseinon Garden Village, Loughor, and Hendy for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penyrheol
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penyrheol often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penyrheol?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penyrheol is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (3.0 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penyrheol?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Penyrheol, 18 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penyrheol?
The nearest practice to Penyrheol that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (3.0 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penyrheol, 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 Penyrheol, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.