Orthodontic practices near Crunwear
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Crunwear; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 15.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 15.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 15.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 20.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 20.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 20.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 20.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 20.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 21.9 miles 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 Crunwear with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 15.2 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (20.0 miles east) and Dunvant (26.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 20.0 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 26.6 miles east |
| Swansea | 6 | 28.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 29.0 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 Crunwear
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), 15.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crunwear 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 251st closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 15 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 20 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Crunwear
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Crunwear; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 15.2 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (20 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Crunwear list clear aligners, the nearest 15.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crunwear are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 15.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crunwear to Capel Dental Care is roughly 35 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 400 to 790 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £355 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crunwear
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in Crunwear
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Crunwear, 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.
Local snapshot of Crunwear
The nearest other location we cover is Marros, around 1 km to the east.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Marros, Llanteg, Red Roses, Tavernspite, Cyffic, and Amroth if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Crunwear
By ONS classification, Crunwear falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crunwear falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crunwear, 7% of the 1,227 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Crunwear usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. Crunwear's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Crunwear
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crunwear itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 15 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 27 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Crunwear Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Crunwear 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crunwear
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Crunwear
Many people in Crunwear 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Crunwear follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crunwear. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crunwear
This section helps connect Crunwear, Carmarthenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Marros, Llanteg, Red Roses, Tavernspite, Cyffic, and Amroth.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crunwear
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crunwear often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crunwear?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crunwear is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 15.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (15.2 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (20.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crunwear?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crunwear, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 15.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crunwear?
The nearest practice to Crunwear that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 15.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (20.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (21.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crunwear, Carmarthenshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crunwear, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.