Orthodontic practices near Swansea
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Swansea, 16 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental Practice in Swansea, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 0.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 0.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 0.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 1.2 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 Swansea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 0.3 miles west; the next are Bishopston (3.8 miles south-west) and Dunvant (3.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 0.3 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Taibach | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swansea
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), 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 0.6 miles east |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 (472 reviews) | 0.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swansea 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 |
| Population | 300,352 |
| Residents under 16 | 3.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,928 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 23% aged 16 to 24 and 38.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 72% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,809 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 38.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 10 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 27 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SA1 |
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 Swansea
The nearest practice to Swansea is Willows Dental Practice in Swansea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (20 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Swansea list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Swansea are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dental Practice 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 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swansea
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Compare orthodontic care in Swansea
Orthodontist in Swansea: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Swansea? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Swansea and the wider City and County of Swansea area. Swansea — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 300,352 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Swansea
Swansea is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Swansea has a smaller share of children than most areas — 3.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,928 residents in the neighbourhood around Swansea, 0.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Swansea has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. Swansea'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 Swansea is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Practice signals around Swansea
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 10 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Swansea or nearby searches; 6 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 4 mention fixed braces; 10 include NHS signals and 14 include private treatment signals; 4 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 6. Nearby practice records include Belgrave Dental Centre, Eastside Dental, J John, Neat Teeth Orthodontics, and Parkway Private Dental Clinic.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Dan-y-graig, Hafod, Landore, Port Tennant, Cae-Bricks, and Manselton.
Local context for Swansea
Swansea has a population of around 300,352, making it one of the UK's larger cities within City and County of Swansea. Just around 1 km east, Dan-y-graig is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Swansea
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Swansea can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Dan-y-graig, Port Tennant and Mayhill regularly visit orthodontists in Swansea.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Swansea
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Swansea
Starting orthodontic treatment in Swansea 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. People from Dan-y-graig, Port Tennant and Mayhill regularly visit orthodontists in Swansea.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swansea
Our database currently lists 10 orthodontic practices in and around Swansea. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Swansea sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 3.3% of residents under 16, Swansea skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.6% of the 1,928 residents in Swansea's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Swansea is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Swansea among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Swansea is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Dan-y-graig, Port Tennant, and Mayhill regularly make use of Swansea's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swansea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swansea
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Swansea, City and County of Swansea with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Dan-y-graig, Hafod, Landore, Port Tennant, Cae-Bricks, and Manselton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swansea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swansea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swansea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swansea is Willows Dental Practice in Swansea, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (0.6 miles) and Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swansea?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Swansea, 16 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swansea?
The nearest practice to Swansea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dental Practice in Swansea, about 0.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (0.6 miles) and Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swansea, 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 Swansea, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.