Orthodontic practices near Port Tennant
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Port Tennant, 16 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, 0.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 0.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 0.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Port Tennant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 0.2 miles west; the next are Briton Ferry (4.2 miles east) and Bishopston (4.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 0.2 miles west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 4.2 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Taibach | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Port Tennant
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), 19.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 0.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Port Tennant 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 | 8.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,405 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 22.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,006 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 96% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Neat Teeth Orthodontics, Swansea — under a mile Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 4 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 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 Port Tennant
Port Tennant has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (19.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Port Tennant list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Port Tennant are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Port Tennant
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Local orthodontic treatment in Port Tennant
Orthodontist in Port Tennant: People weighing up braces or aligners in Port Tennant can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and County of Swansea.
Port Tennant at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Dan-y-graig, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Port Tennant
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Port Tennant sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Port Tennant's under-16 share, 8.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Port Tennant, 2.8% of the 1,405 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. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Port Tennant is better served than 96% of towns in Wales. Port Tennant's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Port Tennant is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Dan-y-graig, Hanover Square, Pentre-chwyth, Pentre'r-Gaseg, Swansea, and Tir-Nest.
Useful local orthodontic context for Port Tennant
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Port Tennant. The closest on record are Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, under a mile away; Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Port Tennant
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Port Tennant has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Port Tennant — Local Context
Practices serving Port Tennant differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Port Tennant is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Port Tennant has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 2.8% of the 1,405 residents in Port Tennant's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Port Tennant has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in Wales. Port Tennant falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Port Tennant is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Port Tennant itself. The closest on record are Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, under a mile away; Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Port Tennant
Starting orthodontic treatment in Port Tennant can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Port Tennant
Orthodontic practices in and around Port Tennant vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Port Tennant is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Port Tennant falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Port Tennant has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Port Tennant, 2.8% of the 1,405 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Port Tennant has more choice than 96% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Port Tennant sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Port Tennant is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Port Tennant. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Port Tennant
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Port Tennant, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Dan-y-graig, Hanover Square, Pentre-chwyth, Pentre'r-Gaseg, Swansea, and Tir-Nest can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Port Tennant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Port Tennant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Port Tennant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Port Tennant is Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, about 0.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Parkway Private Dental Clinic (0.2 miles) and Eastside Dental (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Port Tennant?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Port Tennant, 16 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Port Tennant?
The nearest practice to Port Tennant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, about 0.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Parkway Private Dental Clinic (0.2 miles) and Eastside Dental (0.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Port Tennant, 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 Port Tennant, 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.