Orthodontic practices near Clydey
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clydey; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 13.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 26.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 27.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 27.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 27.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 27.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 28.2 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 Clydey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 13.7 miles south-east; the next are Llanelli (26.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 26.8 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 Clydey
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), 13.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clydey 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,452 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 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 Pembrokeshire | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 14 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 27 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 33 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 Clydey
From Clydey the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.7 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (27.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Clydey list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clydey are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clydey to Capel Dental Care is roughly 30 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clydey
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Orthodontist in Clydey: This page was put together for people in Clydey 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 Pembrokeshire.
Clydey in context
ONS classifies Clydey as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Clydey's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,452 residents in the neighbourhood around Clydey, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clydey; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Clydey's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Useful local orthodontic context for Clydey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clydey itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 27 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 33 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bwlchygroes, Llwyndrain, Rhos-y-llyn, Tegryn, Cilrhedyn, and Cwmcych may also help.
A quick look at Clydey
Just around 1 km west, Bwlchygroes is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Clydey
Patients in Clydey have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Clydey — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Clydey. By ONS classification, Clydey falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Clydey sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Clydey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,452 residents in the neighbourhood around Clydey, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clydey; the nearest is about 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Clydey is roughly mid-table for Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in Clydey itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 27 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 33 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clydey
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clydey 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Clydey — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clydey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clydey
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Clydey, Pembrokeshire alone. Related nearby location pages such as Bwlchygroes, Llwyndrain, Rhos-y-llyn, Tegryn, Cilrhedyn, and Cwmcych can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clydey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clydey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clydey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clydey is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.9 miles) and Nott Sarah (26.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clydey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clydey, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clydey?
The nearest practice to Clydey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (27.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (28.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clydey, Pembrokeshire?
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 Clydey, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.