Orthodontic practices near Pontlliw
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Pontlliw, 19 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 3.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 5.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pontlliw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunvant, 3.4 miles south; the next are Swansea (3.5 miles south-east) and Llanelli (4.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.4 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 4.8 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 11.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pontlliw
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), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.4 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontlliw 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 |
| Population | 1,645 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,590 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 315 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 91st closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 37 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 3 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 4 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 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 Pontlliw
Pontlliw is 3.4 miles from West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (21.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pontlliw list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pontlliw are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pontlliw
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Orthodontic treatment options in Pontlliw
Orthodontist in Pontlliw: Before booking anything in Pontlliw, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and County of Swansea, not just Pontlliw. Pontlliw — a small village with a population of around 1,645 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Pages for Tircoed, Cwm Dulais, Penllergaer, Grovesend, Waungron, and Gorseinon follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Pontlliw
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Pontlliw sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.8% of Pontlliw's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Pontlliw, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Pontlliw has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Pontlliw among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontlliw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Pontlliw
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pontlliw itself. The nearest recorded are West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 4 miles away; and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 5 miles away.
Where Pontlliw sits locally
Around 1,645 people live in Pontlliw, which is a small village within City and County of Swansea. Tircoed is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Pontlliw.
All Orthodontic Options in Pontlliw Explained
Patients in Pontlliw 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pontlliw
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pontlliw — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pontlliw
Many people in Pontlliw delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Pontlliw
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pontlliw
Not every practice near Pontlliw offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Pontlliw falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pontlliw. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Pontlliw, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Pontlliw has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Pontlliw sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontlliw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pontlliw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pontlliw
This section helps connect Pontlliw, City and County of Swansea to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Tircoed, Cwm Dulais, Penllergaer, Grovesend, Waungron, and Gorseinon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pontlliw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontlliw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontlliw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontlliw is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (3.5 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontlliw?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Pontlliw, 19 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontlliw?
The nearest practice to Pontlliw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 3.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (3.5 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontlliw, 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 Pontlliw, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.