Orthodontic practices near Tre-Forgan
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Tre-Forgan, 3 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 0.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 9.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 10.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 11.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 11.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tre-Forgan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 0.7 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (5.2 miles east) and Briton Ferry (9.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 0.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 5.2 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 9.9 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 10.3 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 10.5 miles south |
| Taibach | 1 | 10.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tre-Forgan
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), 10.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tre-Forgan 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,935 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Neath Port Talbot | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% 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 | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — under a mile Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 5 miles Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Tre-Forgan
Tre-Forgan has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (18.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Tre-Forgan list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Tre-Forgan are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 5.2 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 Tre-Forgan
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Local orthodontic signals in Tre-Forgan
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tre-Forgan itself. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, under a mile away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 5 miles away; and Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 10 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Crynant, Caeralem, Nant-y-cafn, Glan-rhyd, Ystradgynlais, and Gorof.
Area profile for Tre-Forgan
Tre-Forgan is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,935 residents in Tre-Forgan's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot. Tre-Forgan has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. Tre-Forgan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Tre-Forgan is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Tre-Forgan
Crynant is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Tre-Forgan.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tre-Forgan
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tre-Forgan
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The Orthodontic Journey in Tre-Forgan
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Areas We Cover Around Tre-Forgan
If Tre-Forgan, Neath Port Talbot is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Crynant, Caeralem, Nant-y-cafn, Glan-rhyd, Ystradgynlais, and Gorof.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tre-Forgan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tre-Forgan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tre-Forgan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tre-Forgan is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (5.2 miles) and Dunes Dental Care (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tre-Forgan?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Tre-Forgan, 3 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tre-Forgan?
The nearest practice to Tre-Forgan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 5.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Talbot Road Dental Practice (10.5 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tre-Forgan, Neath Port Talbot?
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 Tre-Forgan, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.