Orthodontic practices near Cwm-mawr
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cwm-mawr; 8 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 7.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 7.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 7.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 7.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 8.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 9.0 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 Cwm-mawr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 7.4 miles south; the next are Carmarthen (8.8 miles north-west) and Dunvant (11.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.4 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 15.4 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 16.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cwm-mawr
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), 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cwm-mawr 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,964 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 564 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 119th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.4 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 7 miles Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 9 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 22 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 Cwm-mawr
The nearest practice to Cwm-mawr is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 7.4 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 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cwm-mawr list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cwm-mawr 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, 7.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cwm-mawr to Nott Sarah 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cwm-mawr
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Orthodontist in Cwm-mawr: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cwm-mawr. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
Local treatment availability around Cwm-mawr
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cwm-mawr itself. The closest on record are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Cwm-mawr
Cwm-mawr is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cwm-mawr falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Cwm-mawr's under-16 share sits at 20.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cwm-mawr, 8.2% of the 1,964 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 Cwm-mawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Cwm-mawr sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Drefach, Upper Tumble, Tumble, Foelgastell, Cefneithin, and Llannon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
A quick look at Cwm-mawr
Just around 1 km north, Drefach is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cwm-mawr
Orthodontic treatment in Cwm-mawr is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cwm-mawr
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cwm-mawr. By ONS classification, Cwm-mawr falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cwm-mawr falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 20.4% of Cwm-mawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cwm-mawr, 8.2% of the 1,964 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 Cwm-mawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Cwm-mawr sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cwm-mawr
Patients in Cwm-mawr have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Cwm-mawr — Local Context
Not every practice near Cwm-mawr offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Cwm-mawr as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. 20.4% of Cwm-mawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,964 residents in Cwm-mawr's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Cwm-mawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cwm-mawr is roughly mid-table for Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cwm-mawr itself. The nearest we do hold are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cwm-mawr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cwm-mawr
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cwm-mawr, Carmarthenshire against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Drefach, Upper Tumble, Tumble, Foelgastell, Cefneithin, and Llannon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cwm-mawr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cwm-mawr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cwm-mawr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cwm-mawr is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 7.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (7.7 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cwm-mawr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cwm-mawr, 8 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cwm-mawr?
The nearest practice to Cwm-mawr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) and Quayside Orthodontics (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cwm-mawr, Carmarthenshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cwm-mawr, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.