Orthodontic practices near Clunderwen
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clunderwen; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 18.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 18.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 26.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 26.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 26.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 26.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 26.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 28.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Clunderwen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 18.0 miles east; the next are Llanelli (26.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 18.0 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 26.6 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 Clunderwen
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), 18.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clunderwen at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pembrokeshire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 677 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 18 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 27 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 33 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 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 Clunderwen
Clunderwen is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (26.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Clunderwen list clear aligners, the nearest 18 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 Clunderwen are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 18.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clunderwen to Capel Dental Care is roughly 40 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 470 to 940 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £210 to £425 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 280 to 470 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clunderwen
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Orthodontist in Clunderwen: People weighing up braces or aligners in Clunderwen can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Pembrokeshire and the surrounding area. Clunderwen — a small village with a population of around 677 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Llandissilio, Rushacre, Llanfallteg West, Crinow, Narberth, and Llanddewi Velfrey as well as this one.
Clunderwen in numbers
Clunderwen has a population of around 677, making it a small village within Pembrokeshire. The nearest other location we cover is Llandissilio, around 2 km to the north.
Area profile for Clunderwen
Officially, Clunderwen is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Clunderwen. Clunderwen's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Clunderwen, 8.1% of the 1,425 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Clunderwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. Clunderwen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Local orthodontic signals in Clunderwen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clunderwen itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 27 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 33 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Clunderwen
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Clunderwen can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Clunderwen — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clunderwen — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Clunderwen's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Clunderwen. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Clunderwen, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Clunderwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Clunderwen among Wales's less deprived areas. There is no orthodontist on our records in Clunderwen itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 27 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 33 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clunderwen
Orthodontic treatment in Clunderwen is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clunderwen
Practices serving Clunderwen differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Clunderwen's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Clunderwen falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 19.2% of Clunderwen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Clunderwen, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clunderwen; the nearest is about 18 miles away. Clunderwen falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clunderwen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clunderwen
These links help widen your research beyond Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Llandissilio, Rushacre, Llanfallteg West, Crinow, Narberth, and Llanddewi Velfrey can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clunderwen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clunderwen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clunderwen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clunderwen is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (18.1 miles) and Nott Sarah (26.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clunderwen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clunderwen, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 18.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clunderwen?
The nearest practice to Clunderwen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 18.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (26.6 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (28.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire?
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 Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.