Orthodontic practices near Crwbin
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crwbin; 8 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 5.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 8.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 8.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 9.4 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 Crwbin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 5.3 miles north-west; the next are Llanelli (8.3 miles south) and Dunvant (13.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.3 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 20.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crwbin
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), 17.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crwbin 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 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.3 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 5 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 8 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 20 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 Crwbin
The nearest practice to Crwbin is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.3 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Crwbin list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crwbin are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crwbin to Quayside Orthodontics is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crwbin
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Orthodontist in Crwbin: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Crwbin understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Carmarthenshire.
Where Crwbin sits locally
Llangendeirne is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Crwbin.
Useful local orthodontic context for Crwbin
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crwbin itself. The nearest we do hold are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 14 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Llangendeirne, Bancffosfelen, Llygadywawr, Meinciau, Cwmisfael, and Pont Henri if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Crwbin in context
By ONS classification, Crwbin falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crwbin falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17% of Crwbin's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crwbin, 7.3% of the 1,649 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Crwbin has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Crwbin's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crwbin
Many people in Crwbin delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Crwbin follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crwbin
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Crwbin has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Crwbin — Local Context
What's available in Crwbin depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Crwbin — 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 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,649 residents in the neighbourhood around Crwbin, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crwbin; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Crwbin's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Crwbin itself. The closest on record are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crwbin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crwbin
These links help widen your research beyond Crwbin, Carmarthenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Llangendeirne, Bancffosfelen, Llygadywawr, Meinciau, Cwmisfael, and Pont Henri.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crwbin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crwbin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crwbin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crwbin is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Nott Sarah (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crwbin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crwbin, 8 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crwbin?
The nearest practice to Crwbin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.7 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crwbin, Carmarthenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crwbin, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.