Orthodontic practices near Upper Brynamman
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Brynamman; 1 practice within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 13.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 14.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 14.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 14.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 14.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Brynamman with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 7.9 miles south-east; the next are Glyn-neath (11.1 miles south-east) and Swansea (13.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 13.1 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 15.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Brynamman
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), 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Brynamman at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Carmarthenshire |
| NHS dental services | Hywel Dda University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,454 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 133rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 8 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 11 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Upper Brynamman
The nearest practice to Upper Brynamman is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 7.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (16 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (16.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Brynamman list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Brynamman are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 11.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Brynamman to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Brynamman
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Upper Brynamman
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Upper Brynamman, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
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The local picture in Upper Brynamman
Upper Brynamman is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 17.9% of Upper Brynamman's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,454 residents in Upper Brynamman's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Upper Brynamman has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Upper Brynamman sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Brynamman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Where Upper Brynamman sits locally
Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Lower Brynamman, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Upper Brynamman
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Brynamman itself. The closest on record are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 8 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 11 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 13 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Brynamman
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Brynamman is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Brynamman
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Brynamman
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Brynamman — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Brynamman Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Brynamman offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Upper Brynamman — Local Context
Practices serving Upper Brynamman differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Upper Brynamman — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 17.9% of Upper Brynamman's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Brynamman, 6.7% of the 1,454 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Brynamman; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Upper Brynamman's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Brynamman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Brynamman itself. The closest on record are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 8 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 11 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Brynamman. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Brynamman
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Brynamman
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Brynamman often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Brynamman?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Brynamman is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (11.1 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Brynamman?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Brynamman, 1 practice within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Brynamman?
The nearest practice to Upper Brynamman that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 11.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (13.1 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Brynamman, Carmarthenshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Brynamman, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.