Orthodontic practices near Perriswood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Perriswood; 15 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (212 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 6.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 6.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 6.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Perriswood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishopston, 6.8 miles east; the next are Llanelli (6.8 miles north) and Dunvant (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopston | 1 | 6.8 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 6.8 miles north |
| Dunvant | 1 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.5 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 14.5 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 16.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Perriswood
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), 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Perriswood 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.8 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 7 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 7 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 7 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 22 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 Perriswood
From Perriswood the nearest practice is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 6.8 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (28.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Perriswood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Perriswood are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Perriswood to Mumbles Dental House 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Perriswood
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Perriswood
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Perriswood, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Perriswood and the wider City and County of Swansea area.
Perriswood at a glance
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Nicholaston, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Nicholaston, Oxwich, Penrice, Penmaen, Ganderstreet, and Llanrhidian are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Perriswood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Perriswood itself. The nearest recorded are Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 7 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Perriswood
Officially, Perriswood is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Perriswood falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Perriswood has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Perriswood, 6.4% of the 1,776 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Perriswood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Perriswood among Wales's less deprived areas.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Perriswood
Patients in Perriswood 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Perriswood
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Perriswood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Perriswood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Perriswood
Orthodontic practices in and around Perriswood vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Perriswood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Perriswood's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,776 residents in Perriswood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Perriswood; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Perriswood falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Perriswood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Perriswood
If Perriswood, City and County of Swansea is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Nicholaston, Oxwich, Penrice, Penmaen, Ganderstreet, and Llanrhidian follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Perriswood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Perriswood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Perriswood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Perriswood is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.8 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Perriswood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Perriswood, 15 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishopston, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Perriswood?
The nearest practice to Perriswood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 6.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Perriswood, 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 Perriswood, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.