Orthodontic practices near Waunarlwydd
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Waunarlwydd, 19 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| J JohnSwansea | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 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 Waunarlwydd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dunvant, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Swansea (2.0 miles east) and Bishopston (4.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 2.0 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 11.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waunarlwydd
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), 4.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waunarlwydd 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,411 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.9% 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 | 5.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 37 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — under a mile Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 2 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 25 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 Waunarlwydd
Waunarlwydd has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Waunarlwydd 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 Waunarlwydd are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waunarlwydd
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Orthodontist in Waunarlwydd: People weighing up braces or aligners in Waunarlwydd can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and County of Swansea, not just Waunarlwydd.
What official data says about Waunarlwydd
By ONS classification, Waunarlwydd falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Waunarlwydd. Waunarlwydd has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,532 residents in Waunarlwydd's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Waunarlwydd is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Waunarlwydd sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Waunarlwydd is about 37 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Dunvant, Carnglas, Gorseinon Garden Village, Gowerton, Killay, and Olchfa if you are weighing up more than one location.
Waunarlwydd at a glance
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Dunvant, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Waunarlwydd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waunarlwydd itself. The nearest recorded are West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, under a mile away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Waunarlwydd
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Waunarlwydd has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Waunarlwydd — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Waunarlwydd. Waunarlwydd is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data puts only 12.6% of Waunarlwydd's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,532 residents in Waunarlwydd's census neighbourhood, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. Waunarlwydd has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Waunarlwydd sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Waunarlwydd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Waunarlwydd itself. The nearest we do hold are West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, under a mile away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Waunarlwydd
Starting orthodontic treatment in Waunarlwydd 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Waunarlwydd follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waunarlwydd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waunarlwydd
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Waunarlwydd, City and County of Swansea. If you're still deciding, related pages for Dunvant, Carnglas, Gorseinon Garden Village, Gowerton, Killay, and Olchfa may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waunarlwydd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waunarlwydd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waunarlwydd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waunarlwydd is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (2.0 miles) and J John (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waunarlwydd?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Waunarlwydd, 19 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waunarlwydd?
The nearest practice to Waunarlwydd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (2.0 miles) and Sketty Road Dental Practice (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waunarlwydd, City and County of Swansea?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Waunarlwydd, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.