Orthodontic practices near Cross Hands
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cross Hands; 6 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 7.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 8.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 8.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 8.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 8.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 10.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 10.5 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 Cross Hands with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 7.8 miles south; the next are Carmarthen (10.3 miles north-west) and Dunvant (10.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.8 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 10.6 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 15.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Hands
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), 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross Hands 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 |
| Population | 4,549 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,924 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 526 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 131st closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% 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 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 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 Cross Hands
The nearest practice to Cross Hands is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 7.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (25.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cross Hands list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 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 Cross Hands 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, 7.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cross Hands to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 15 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Hands
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Cross Hands
Orthodontist in Cross Hands: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Cross Hands? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Carmarthenshire. Cross Hands — a small town with a population of around 4,549 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Cross Hands sits locally
Cross Hands is home to around 4,549 people, classing it as a small town within Carmarthenshire. Cefneithin is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Cross Hands.
Local treatment availability around Cross Hands
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cross Hands itself. 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.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cefneithin, Gorslas, Gors-goch, Tumble, Foelgastell, and Cwmgwili.
Area profile for Cross Hands
Cross Hands is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cross Hands. Cross Hands's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cross Hands, 5.4% of the 1,924 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cross Hands has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cross Hands close to the Wales median.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cross Hands
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cross Hands can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cross Hands
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cross Hands — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cross Hands
Many people in Cross Hands delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cross Hands
Not every practice near Cross Hands offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Cross Hands — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Cross Hands's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cross Hands, 5.4% of the 1,924 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Cross Hands; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Cross Hands's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross Hands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross Hands
This part of the page places Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cefneithin, Gorslas, Gors-goch, Tumble, Foelgastell, and Cwmgwili.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Hands
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Hands often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Hands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Hands is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Nott Sarah (7.9 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Hands?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cross Hands, 6 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Hands?
The nearest practice to Cross Hands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles) and Quayside Orthodontics (10.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cross Hands, 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.