Orthodontic practices near Cyffic
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cyffic; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 13.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 20.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 20.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 20.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 20.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 20.6 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 22.3 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 Cyffic with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 13.7 miles east; the next are Llanelli (20.5 miles east) and Dunvant (27.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.7 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 20.5 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 27.1 miles east |
| Swansea | 3 | 29.0 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 29.8 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 Cyffic
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 east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cyffic 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,490 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 229th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 14 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 20 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 27 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 Cyffic
From Cyffic 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 (20.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 9 of the practices around Cyffic list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 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 Cyffic are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cyffic 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 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cyffic
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Cyffic
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cyffic, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cyffic itself or elsewhere in Carmarthenshire.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Llwyn-y-brain, Red Roses, Hendy-Gwyn, Tavernspite, Whitland, and Crunwear.
What official data says about Cyffic
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cyffic sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15% of Cyffic's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cyffic, 6.8% of the 1,490 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cyffic has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Cyffic's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Cyffic in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Llwyn-y-brain is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Cyffic
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cyffic itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 27 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Cyffic Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Cyffic offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cyffic — Local Context
Practices serving Cyffic differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Cyffic is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 15% of Cyffic's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cyffic, 6.8% of the 1,490 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Cyffic; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Cyffic sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cyffic. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 27 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cyffic
Orthodontic treatment in Cyffic is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cyffic
Orthodontic practices in and around Cyffic vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Cyffic is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Cyffic's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cyffic, 6.8% of the 1,490 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cyffic usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. National deprivation data puts Cyffic close to the Wales median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cyffic. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cyffic
If Cyffic, Carmarthenshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Llwyn-y-brain, Red Roses, Hendy-Gwyn, Tavernspite, Whitland, and Crunwear.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cyffic
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cyffic often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cyffic?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cyffic is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.7 miles) and Nott Sarah (20.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cyffic?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cyffic, 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 Cyffic?
The nearest practice to Cyffic that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (20.6 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (22.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cyffic, 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 Cyffic, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.