Orthodontic practices near Blaenau
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blaenau; 1 practice within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 9.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 10.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 10.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 10.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 11.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blaenau with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 9.8 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (11.6 miles south) and Swansea (11.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.6 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 11.7 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 12.2 miles west |
| Crynant | 1 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blaenau
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston (4.9 from 212 reviews), 15.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.6 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blaenau 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,364 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 | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 375 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 166th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 10 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 12 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 25 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 Blaenau
From Blaenau the nearest practice is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 9.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Blaenau list clear aligners, the nearest 9.8 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 Blaenau are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 9.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blaenau to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 20 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blaenau
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Orthodontist in Blaenau: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Blaenau often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Cae'r-bryn, Pontyblodau, Saron, Fferws Hill, Llandybie, and Pant-y-llyn if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local orthodontic signals in Blaenau
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blaenau itself. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 10 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 12 miles away.
A quick look at Blaenau
Cae'r-bryn is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Blaenau.
Blaenau in context
By ONS classification, Blaenau falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Blaenau sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Blaenau's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blaenau, 7.3% of the 1,364 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blaenau; the nearest is about 10 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Blaenau is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Orthodontic Treatments in Blaenau
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Blaenau has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Blaenau — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Blaenau vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Blaenau is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Blaenau falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Blaenau's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Blaenau, 7.3% of the 1,364 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Blaenau has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Blaenau sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blaenau. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 10 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blaenau
Starting orthodontic treatment in Blaenau can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blaenau
Provision in Blaenau varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Blaenau is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blaenau falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 17.2% of Blaenau's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,364 residents in Blaenau's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blaenau; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Blaenau'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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blaenau. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blaenau
These links help widen your research beyond Blaenau, Carmarthenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cae'r-bryn, Pontyblodau, Saron, Fferws Hill, Llandybie, and Pant-y-llyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blaenau
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blaenau often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blaenau?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blaenau is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (10.3 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blaenau?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blaenau, 1 practice within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blaenau?
The nearest practice to Blaenau that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (10.7 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blaenau, Carmarthenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blaenau, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.