--- title: "West Coast Dental Care | Orthodontist in Dunvant" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-coast-dental-care description: "West Coast Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Dunvant. Rated 4.9/5 from 71 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # West Coast Dental Care 326 Swansea Rd, Waunarlwydd, Swansea SA5 4SQ, UK, [Llanelli](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunvant) SA5 4SQ 4.9 (71 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01792 873483](tel:01792 873483) [Visit Website](http://www.westcoastdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15280625530046120228&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@westcoastdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice West Coast Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Dunvant. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 71 reviews. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Other practices nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea (about 2 miles away), J John in Swansea (about 3 miles away), and Sketty Road Dental Practice in Swansea (about 3 miles away). West Coast Dental Care is located at 326 Swansea Rd, Waunarlwydd, Swansea SA5 4SQ, UK (SA5 4SQ). West Coast Dental Care is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Dunvant. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. ## West Coast Dental Care at a Glance | Address | 326 Swansea Rd, Waunarlwydd, Swansea SA5 4SQ, UK, Dunvant, SA5 4SQ | | --- | --- | | Nation | Wales | | NHS dental services | Swansea Bay University Health Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 71 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 2.2 miles | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around West Coast Dental Care Around West Coast Dental Care the 2021 Census counts 1,532 residents, with 5.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Within three miles there are 3 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (2 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 37 miles) | | Residents in SA5 | 9,851 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SA5 | 31.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in SA5 | 4,027 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SA5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sa5) ## NHS Orthodontics in Dunvant NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board. West Coast Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does West Coast Dental Care offer NHS treatment? West Coast Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does West Coast Dental Care offer? West Coast Dental Care offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does West Coast Dental Care use digital scanning? West Coast Dental Care is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is West Coast Dental Care located? West Coast Dental Care is located in Llanelli. How many orthodontists are there in Dunvant? West Coast Dental Care is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Dunvant. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at West Coast Dental Care? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near West Coast Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Ravenhill Dental Care (Swansea, about 2 miles away), J John (Swansea, about 3 miles away), and Sketty Road Dental Practice (Swansea, about 3 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at West Coast Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` West Coast Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Llanelli View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dunvant) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to West Coast Dental Care on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ravenhill Dental Care, 2.2 miles away. | Practice | From West Coast Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ravenhill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ravenhill-dental-care), Swansea | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (236) | | [J John](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/j-john), Swansea | 2.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Sketty Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sketty-road-dental-practice), Swansea | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 3.8 (11) | | [Belgrave Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belgrave-dental-centre), Swansea | 3.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (40) | | [Woods Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/woods-dental), Swansea | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.3 (286) | | [Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/russell-street-dental-clinic-in-swansea), Swansea | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.5 (64) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from West Coast Dental Care. [Ravenhill Dental Care — Swansea (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ravenhill-dental-care) [J John — Swansea (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/j-john) [Sketty Road Dental Practice — Swansea (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sketty-road-dental-practice) [Belgrave Dental Centre — Swansea (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belgrave-dental-centre) [Woods Dental — Swansea (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/woods-dental) [Russell Street Dental Clinic in Swansea — Swansea (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/russell-street-dental-clinic-in-swansea) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dunvant](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunvant) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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