Orthodontic practices near Ynysmaerdy
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Ynysmaerdy, 16 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.4 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 Ynysmaerdy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Briton Ferry, 2.6 miles south; the next are Port Talbot (3.9 miles south-east) and Taibach (4.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 2.6 miles south |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Taibach | 1 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 5.1 miles west |
| Crynant | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.2 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 Ynysmaerdy
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), 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 9.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ynysmaerdy 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,465 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 403 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Neath Port Talbot | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 77% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 28 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 3 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 4 miles Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 33 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 Ynysmaerdy
Ynysmaerdy is 2.6 miles from Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (15.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ynysmaerdy list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ynysmaerdy are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ynysmaerdy
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Orthodontist in Ynysmaerdy: Before booking anything in Ynysmaerdy, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ynysmaerdy or another part of Neath Port Talbot.
Practice data for Ynysmaerdy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ynysmaerdy. The closest on record are Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 3 miles away; Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 4 miles away; and Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 4 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Cwrt Sart, Pencaerau, Penrhiwtyn, Briton Ferry, Baglan, and Giants Grave if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Ynysmaerdy in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Cwrt Sart, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Ynysmaerdy
By ONS classification, Ynysmaerdy falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ynysmaerdy falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,465 residents in the neighbourhood around Ynysmaerdy, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Ynysmaerdy has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. Ynysmaerdy sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynysmaerdy is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 28 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Ynysmaerdy Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ynysmaerdy
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ynysmaerdy
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ynysmaerdy
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ynysmaerdy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ynysmaerdy
These links help widen your research beyond Ynysmaerdy, Neath Port Talbot if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Cwrt Sart, Pencaerau, Penrhiwtyn, Briton Ferry, Baglan, and Giants Grave may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ynysmaerdy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ynysmaerdy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ynysmaerdy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ynysmaerdy is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 2.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (3.9 miles) and Live Life Smiling (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ynysmaerdy?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Ynysmaerdy, 16 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ynysmaerdy?
The nearest practice to Ynysmaerdy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.1 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ynysmaerdy, Neath Port Talbot?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ynysmaerdy, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.