Orthodontic practices near Cae'r-bryn
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cae'r-bryn; 4 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 9.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 11.0 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 Cae'r-bryn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 9.2 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (10.9 miles south) and Swansea (11.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 11.0 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 12.4 miles west |
| Crynant | 1 | 13.0 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 15.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cae'r-bryn
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), 15.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 12.6 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 13.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cae'r-bryn 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 | 155th 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 — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 11 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 11 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 | 4 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 Cae'r-bryn
The nearest practice to Cae'r-bryn is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 9.2 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cae'r-bryn list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 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 Cae'r-bryn 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, 9.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cae'r-bryn 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 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 Cae'r-bryn
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsExplore teeth straightening in Cae'r-bryn
Orthodontist in Cae'r-bryn: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cae'r-bryn. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
Cae'r-bryn in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Pontyblodau is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Pontyblodau, Blaenau, Saron, Fferws Hill, Pen-y-groes, and Capel Hendre if you are weighing up more than one location.
Area profile for Cae'r-bryn
Cae'r-bryn's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cae'r-bryn falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,364 residents in Cae'r-bryn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cae'r-bryn; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Cae'r-bryn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Local provider signals in Cae'r-bryn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cae'r-bryn. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 11 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 11 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cae'r-bryn
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cae'r-bryn helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Cae'r-bryn
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cae'r-bryn — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cae'r-bryn
The orthodontic landscape in Cae'r-bryn offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cae'r-bryn
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cae'r-bryn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cae'r-bryn
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Cae'r-bryn, Carmarthenshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Pontyblodau, Blaenau, Saron, Fferws Hill, Pen-y-groes, and Capel Hendre can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cae'r-bryn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cae'r-bryn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cae'r-bryn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cae'r-bryn is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (9.7 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cae'r-bryn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cae'r-bryn, 4 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cae'r-bryn?
The nearest practice to Cae'r-bryn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (10.1 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cae'r-bryn, Carmarthenshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cae'r-bryn, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.