Orthodontic practices near Shelone
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Shelone, 16 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, 1.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 1.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Shelone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Briton Ferry, 1.8 miles south; the next are Port Talbot (3.7 miles south-east) and Swansea (4.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 1.8 miles south |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 4.1 miles west |
| Taibach | 1 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 8.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shelone
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), 15.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shelone at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Neath Port Talbot |
| 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,330 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 893 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Neath Port Talbot | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 29 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 2 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 4 miles Neat Teeth Orthodontics, Swansea — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 32 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 Shelone
The nearest practice to Shelone is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (14.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Shelone list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Shelone are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shelone
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Orthodontist in Shelone: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Shelone, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Neath Port Talbot.
Shelone in context
Shelone — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 19.2% of Shelone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,330 residents in the neighbourhood around Shelone, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Shelone has more choice than 86% of towns in Wales. Shelone'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 Shelone is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 29 miles away.
Practice data for Shelone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shelone. The nearest recorded are Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 2 miles away; Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 4 miles away; and Neat Teeth Orthodontics in Swansea, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
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A quick look at Shelone
Warren Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Shelone.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shelone
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shelone 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shelone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shelone — 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 Shelone
Many people in Shelone 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Shelone runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shelone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shelone
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Shelone, Neath Port Talbot with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Warren Hill, Briton Ferry, Giants Grave, Cwrt Sart, Baglan, and Ynysmaerdy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shelone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shelone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shelone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shelone is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 1.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shelone?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Shelone, 16 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shelone?
The nearest practice to Shelone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (4.1 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shelone, Neath Port Talbot?
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 Shelone, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.