Orthodontic practices near Ynysmeudwy
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ynysmeudwy, 13 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 8.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 8.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 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 Ynysmeudwy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 3.6 miles east; the next are Swansea (8.5 miles south-west) and Briton Ferry (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 10.3 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 Ynysmeudwy
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), 13.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ynysmeudwy 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 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% 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 | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 4 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 8 miles Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 30 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 Ynysmeudwy
Ynysmeudwy is 3.6 miles from Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (14.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ynysmeudwy list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Ynysmeudwy are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ynysmeudwy
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Orthodontist in Ynysmeudwy: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Ynysmeudwy? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Neath Port Talbot.
Ynysmeudwy at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Cilybebyll, around 1 km to the south.
Practice data for Ynysmeudwy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ynysmeudwy itself. The nearest we do hold are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 4 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 8 miles away; and Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 9 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Cilybebyll, Gellinudd, Cilmaengwyn, Llangiwg, Pontardawe, and Alltwen if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Ynysmeudwy
Ynysmeudwy is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data puts 17.9% of Ynysmeudwy's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ynysmeudwy, 7.3% of the 1,783 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ynysmeudwy has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. Ynysmeudwy sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynysmeudwy is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ynysmeudwy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ynysmeudwy helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Ynysmeudwy
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ynysmeudwy — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ynysmeudwy
Patients in Ynysmeudwy have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ynysmeudwy
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ynysmeudwy — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ynysmeudwy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ynysmeudwy
If Ynysmeudwy, Neath Port Talbot is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Cilybebyll, Gellinudd, Cilmaengwyn, Llangiwg, Pontardawe, and Alltwen may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ynysmeudwy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ynysmeudwy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ynysmeudwy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ynysmeudwy is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (8.5 miles) and Eastside Dental (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ynysmeudwy?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ynysmeudwy, 13 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ynysmeudwy?
The nearest practice to Ynysmeudwy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 8.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (8.6 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ynysmeudwy, 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 Ynysmeudwy, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.