Orthodontic practices near Alltwalis
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alltwalis; 2 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 7.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 19.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 19.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 19.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 19.8 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 19.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 20.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Alltwalis with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 7.4 miles south; the next are Llanelli (19.5 miles south) and Dunvant (24.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 7.4 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 19.5 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 25.0 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 27.1 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 28.4 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 Alltwalis
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), 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 19.8 miles south |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 19.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alltwalis 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,557 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 119th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.4 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 7 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 20 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 7 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 Alltwalis
The nearest practice to Alltwalis is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 7.4 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 7.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (19.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Alltwalis list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alltwalis are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alltwalis to Capel Dental Care is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alltwalis
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Orthodontist in Alltwalis: This page was put together for people in Alltwalis who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Alltwalis with the wider Carmarthenshire area.
The local picture in Alltwalis
By ONS classification, Alltwalis falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Alltwalis. Census data puts 17.5% of Alltwalis's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,557 residents in the neighbourhood around Alltwalis, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Alltwalis has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Alltwalis sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Llanllawddog, Pontarsais, Dolgran, Pencader, Gwyddgrug, and Rhydargaeau if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Alltwalis
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alltwalis itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 7 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 24 miles away.
Local context for Alltwalis
Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Llanllawddog, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alltwalis
Many people in Alltwalis delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alltwalis
Provision in Alltwalis varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Alltwalis as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Alltwalis's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,557 residents in the neighbourhood around Alltwalis, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Alltwalis has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Alltwalis's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Alltwalis
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alltwalis can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Alltwalis offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alltwalis. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alltwalis
This section helps connect Alltwalis, Carmarthenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Llanllawddog, Pontarsais, Dolgran, Pencader, Gwyddgrug, and Rhydargaeau.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alltwalis
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alltwalis often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alltwalis?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alltwalis is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 7.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (7.5 miles) and Nott Sarah (19.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alltwalis?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alltwalis, 2 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alltwalis?
The nearest practice to Alltwalis that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 7.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (19.8 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (20.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alltwalis, Carmarthenshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alltwalis, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.