Orthodontic practices near Cefneithin
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cefneithin; 8 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 8.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 9.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cefneithin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 8.4 miles south; the next are Carmarthen (9.6 miles north-west) and Dunvant (11.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.4 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.4 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 15.7 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 15.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cefneithin
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), 15.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cefneithin 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,605 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 287 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 137th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 8 miles Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 10 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 22 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 Cefneithin
The nearest practice to Cefneithin is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.4 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (25.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cefneithin list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cefneithin 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, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cefneithin 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cefneithin
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cefneithin, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
Area profile for Cefneithin
Officially, Cefneithin is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cefneithin falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 19.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,605 residents in the neighbourhood around Cefneithin, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cefneithin; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Cefneithin's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Useful local orthodontic context for Cefneithin
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cefneithin. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 11 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cross Hands, Foelgastell, Gorslas, Tumble, Drefach, and Gors-goch.
A quick look at Cefneithin
Just around 1 km north-west, Foelgastell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cefneithin
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cefneithin can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Cefneithin
Practices serving Cefneithin differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cefneithin sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cefneithin's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,605 residents in the neighbourhood around Cefneithin, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Cefneithin usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Cefneithin sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cefneithin
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cefneithin has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Cefneithin — Local Context
Not every practice near Cefneithin offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Cefneithin's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cefneithin falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Cefneithin's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cefneithin, 6.4% of the 2,605 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Cefneithin; the nearest is about 8 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cefneithin close to the Wales median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cefneithin. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cefneithin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cefneithin
If Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cross Hands, Foelgastell, Gorslas, Tumble, Drefach, and Gors-goch.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cefneithin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cefneithin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cefneithin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cefneithin is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Nott Sarah (8.4 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cefneithin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cefneithin, 8 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cefneithin?
The nearest practice to Cefneithin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Quayside Orthodontics (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.