Orthodontic practices near Cilycwm
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Cilycwm. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 21.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 21.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 21.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 24.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 24.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 24.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 26.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 27.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 27.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cilycwm with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 21.7 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (21.9 miles south) and Carmarthen (24.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 21.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 21.9 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 24.4 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 24.7 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 26.6 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 27.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Cilycwm 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,419 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 289th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 22 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 22 miles Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Postcode districts | SA20 |
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 Cilycwm
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Cilycwm; the nearest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 21.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (24.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (29.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Cilycwm list clear aligners, the nearest 21.9 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 Cilycwm are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 21.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cilycwm to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 50 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 560 to 1,130 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £250 to £510 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 340 to 560 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cilycwm
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Cilycwm
Orthodontist in Cilycwm: This page was put together for people in Cilycwm who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Carmarthenshire.
The local picture in Cilycwm
Cilycwm — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,419 residents in Cilycwm's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Cilycwm usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 22 miles away. Cilycwm sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Cilycwm in numbers
Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Siloh, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Cilycwm
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cilycwm itself. The closest on record are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 22 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 22 miles away; and Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 24 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Siloh, Llandovery, Nant-y-Bai, Porth-y-rhyd, Rhandirmwyn, and Ystrad-ffin as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cilycwm
Many people in Cilycwm 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cilycwm
Treatment in Cilycwm runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cilycwm
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cilycwm has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cilycwm — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cilycwm — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cilycwm — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cilycwm, 6.6% of the 1,419 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cilycwm usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 22 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cilycwm close to the Wales median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cilycwm. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 22 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 22 miles away; and Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 24 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cilycwm. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cilycwm
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Siloh, Llandovery, Nant-y-Bai, Porth-y-rhyd, Rhandirmwyn, and Ystrad-ffin for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cilycwm
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cilycwm often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cilycwm?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cilycwm is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 21.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (21.9 miles) and Capel Dental Care (24.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cilycwm?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cilycwm, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 21.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cilycwm?
The nearest practice to Cilycwm that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 21.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Quayside Orthodontics (24.4 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (28.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.