Orthodontic practices near Dolgran
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dolgran; 2 practices within 10 and 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 8.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 21.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 21.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 21.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 21.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 21.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 22.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Dolgran with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 8.5 miles south; the next are Llanelli (21.1 miles south) and Dunvant (26.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 8.5 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 21.1 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 26.0 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 26.8 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 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 Dolgran
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), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dolgran 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,557 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 138th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 8 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 21 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 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 Dolgran
From Dolgran the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 8.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 2.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (21.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Dolgran list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Dolgran are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 8.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dolgran to Capel Dental Care is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dolgran
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What official data says about Dolgran
Dolgran is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Dolgran sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Dolgran's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dolgran, 5.6% of the 1,557 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Dolgran; the nearest is about 9 miles away. National deprivation data puts Dolgran close to the Wales median.
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What we know about practices near Dolgran
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dolgran itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 8 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 21 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 26 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dolgran
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dolgran often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dolgran?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dolgran is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 8.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (8.7 miles) and Nott Sarah (21.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dolgran?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dolgran, 2 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dolgran?
The nearest practice to Dolgran that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 8.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (21.5 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (22.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dolgran, Carmarthenshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dolgran, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.