Orthodontic practices near Ynystawe
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Ynystawe, 17 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 4.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 4.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 5.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 5.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ynystawe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 4.2 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (5.9 miles south-west) and Briton Ferry (7.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 9.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ynystawe
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), 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ynystawe 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,765 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,032 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 108th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 4 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 6 miles Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 27 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 Ynystawe
Ynystawe is 4.2 miles from Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (17.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ynystawe list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ynystawe are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 4.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ynystawe
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Find orthodontic treatment in Ynystawe
Orthodontist in Ynystawe: This page was put together for people in Ynystawe who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Ynystawe with the wider City and County of Swansea area.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, Clydach, Cwmrhydyceirw, Faerdre, and Graigfelen follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Ynystawe
Ynystawe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ynystawe. 17.1% of Ynystawe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,765 residents in the neighbourhood around Ynystawe, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ynystawe is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Ynystawe among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ynystawe is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Facts about Ynystawe
The nearest other location we cover is Cae-mawr, under 1 km to the east.
What local practice data suggests in Ynystawe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ynystawe itself. The nearest recorded are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 4 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 6 miles away; and Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ynystawe
The orthodontic landscape in Ynystawe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Ynystawe
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Ynystawe practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ynystawe
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ynystawe can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ynystawe
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ynystawe. ONS classifies Ynystawe as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. Ynystawe's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ynystawe, 8.3% of the 1,765 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Ynystawe has more choice than 79% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Ynystawe among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynystawe is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ynystawe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ynystawe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ynystawe, City and County of Swansea within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cae-mawr, Cae'r-graig, Clydach, Cwmrhydyceirw, Faerdre, and Graigfelen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ynystawe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ynystawe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ynystawe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ynystawe is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (4.8 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ynystawe?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Ynystawe, 17 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ynystawe?
The nearest practice to Ynystawe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (4.8 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ynystawe, City and County of Swansea?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ynystawe, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.