Orthodontic practices near Abernant
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Abernant, 2 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 5.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 17.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 17.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 18.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abernant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 5.0 miles east; the next are Llanelli (17.4 miles south-east) and Dunvant (23.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 5.0 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 23.6 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 25.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 27.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abernant
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abernant at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Carmarthenshire |
| NHS dental services | Hywel Dda University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 74th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.0 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 5 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 17 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 8 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 Abernant
The nearest practice to Abernant is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (17.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Abernant list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Abernant are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abernant to Capel Dental Care is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abernant
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Useful local orthodontic context for Abernant
There is no orthodontist on our records in Abernant itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 5 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 17 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 24 miles away.
Abernant at a glance
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The local picture in Abernant
Abernant — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Abernant skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,056 residents in the neighbourhood around Abernant, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Abernant has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data puts Abernant close to the Wales median.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abernant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abernant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abernant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abernant is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (5.1 miles) and Nott Sarah (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abernant?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Abernant, 2 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abernant?
The nearest practice to Abernant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (17.7 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abernant, Carmarthenshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abernant, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.