Orthodontic practices near Pontarddulais
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Pontarddulais, 18 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 4.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 5.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 5.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 5.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 5.9 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 Pontarddulais with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 4.0 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (4.8 miles south) and Swansea (5.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.8 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pontarddulais
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), 9.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontarddulais 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 9,073 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,003 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 551 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 106th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.0 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% 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 | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 4 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 5 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 25 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 Pontarddulais
Pontarddulais is 4 miles from Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pontarddulais list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Pontarddulais are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 4 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 Pontarddulais
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Research orthodontic options in Pontarddulais
Orthodontist in Pontarddulais: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Pontarddulais keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and County of Swansea, not just Pontarddulais. Pontarddulais — a small town with a population of around 9,073 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hendy, Waungron, Fforest, Graig-Fawr, Cwm Dulais, and Grovesend.
A quick look at Pontarddulais
Around 9,073 people live in Pontarddulais, which is a small town within City and County of Swansea. Just under 1 km west, Hendy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Pontarddulais
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pontarddulais. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 5 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Pontarddulais
By ONS classification, Pontarddulais falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pontarddulais falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. 17.9% of Pontarddulais's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pontarddulais, 8.3% of the 2,003 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. Pontarddulais has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Pontarddulais among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pontarddulais is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pontarddulais
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pontarddulais has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Pontarddulais — Local Context
Practices serving Pontarddulais differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Pontarddulais is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pontarddulais. Census data puts 17.9% of Pontarddulais's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,003 residents in Pontarddulais's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Pontarddulais has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Pontarddulais sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontarddulais is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pontarddulais. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 5 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pontarddulais
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pontarddulais can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Pontarddulais follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pontarddulais. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pontarddulais
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Pontarddulais, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Hendy, Waungron, Fforest, Graig-Fawr, Cwm Dulais, and Grovesend may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pontarddulais
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontarddulais often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontarddulais?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontarddulais is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are West Coast Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontarddulais?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Pontarddulais, 18 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontarddulais?
The nearest practice to Pontarddulais that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontarddulais, City and County of Swansea?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pontarddulais, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.