Orthodontic practices near Dandderwen
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dandderwen; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 18.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 18.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 28.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 28.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 29.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 29.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 29.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dandderwen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 18.3 miles east; the next are Llanelli (28.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 18.3 miles east |
| Llanelli | 5 | 28.9 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 Dandderwen
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), 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 18.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dandderwen 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,673 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 18 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 29 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 35 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 Dandderwen
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Dandderwen; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18.3 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (28.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Dandderwen list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 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 Dandderwen are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 18.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dandderwen to Capel Dental Care is roughly 40 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 480 to 950 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dandderwen
Pembrokeshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Dandderwen
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Dandderwen, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Pembrokeshire.
About Dandderwen
The nearest other location we cover is Llangolman, under 1 km to the north.
Dandderwen in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Dandderwen sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.9% of Dandderwen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,673 residents in the neighbourhood around Dandderwen, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Dandderwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Dandderwen is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Local treatment availability around Dandderwen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dandderwen itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 29 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 35 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Llangolman, Rhosfach, Efailwen, Glandy Cross, Llandilo, and Pant-y-Caws.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dandderwen
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dandderwen has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Dandderwen — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Dandderwen vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Dandderwen falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dandderwen. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,673 residents in Dandderwen's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Dandderwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. National deprivation data puts Dandderwen close to the Wales median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Dandderwen itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 29 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 35 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dandderwen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dandderwen helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dandderwen
What's available in Dandderwen depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Dandderwen is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dandderwen. Dandderwen's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,673 residents in the neighbourhood around Dandderwen, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dandderwen; the nearest is about 18 miles away. Dandderwen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dandderwen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dandderwen
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dandderwen, Pembrokeshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Llangolman, Rhosfach, Efailwen, Glandy Cross, Llandilo, and Pant-y-Caws may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dandderwen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dandderwen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dandderwen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dandderwen is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (18.4 miles) and Nott Sarah (28.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dandderwen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dandderwen, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 18.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dandderwen?
The nearest practice to Dandderwen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 18.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (29.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dandderwen, Pembrokeshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dandderwen, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.