Orthodontic practices near Dafen
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Dafen, 17 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 0.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 1.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 1.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dafen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 0.8 miles south-east; the next are Dunvant (5.6 miles south-east) and Swansea (7.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 14.4 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 Dafen
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), 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dafen 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,498 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 794 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 | 6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — under a mile West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 6 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 24 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 Dafen
Dafen has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dafen list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Dafen 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, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dafen
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Dafen
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Dafen, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Dafen or another part of Carmarthenshire.
Facts about Dafen
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Swiss Valley, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Dafen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dafen itself. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, under a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 6 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 7 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Swiss Valley, Cefncaeau, Coed Cae, Cwmcarnhywel, Felinfoel, and Llwynhendy as well as this one.
Dafen in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Dafen sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Dafen has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,498 residents in Dafen's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Dafen has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 86% of towns in Wales. Dafen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
All Orthodontic Options in Dafen Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dafen can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dafen
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dafen — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Dafen
Orthodontic treatment in Dafen is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Dafen
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dafen
Practices serving Dafen differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Dafen is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Dafen has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,498 residents in the neighbourhood around Dafen, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dafen is better served than 86% of towns in Wales. Dafen'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 Dafen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dafen
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dafen, Carmarthenshire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Swiss Valley, Cefncaeau, Coed Cae, Cwmcarnhywel, Felinfoel, and Llwynhendy follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dafen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dafen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dafen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dafen is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Nott Sarah (1.4 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dafen?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Dafen, 17 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dafen?
The nearest practice to Dafen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (1.6 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dafen, 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 Dafen, 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.