Orthodontic practices near Drefelin
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Drefelin; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 11.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 11.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 25.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 25.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 25.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 25.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 25.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 26.2 miles south-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 Drefelin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 11.7 miles south; the next are Llanelli (25.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 11.7 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 25.1 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 Drefelin
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), 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 11.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drefelin 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,688 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 198th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 12 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 25 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 30 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 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 Drefelin
From Drefelin the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 11.7 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (25.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Drefelin list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Drefelin are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Drefelin to Capel Dental Care is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drefelin
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Orthodontist in Drefelin: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Drefelin. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Carmarthenshire.
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About Drefelin
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What local practice data suggests in Drefelin
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Drefelin. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 12 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 25 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 30 miles away.
What official data says about Drefelin
Drefelin is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Drefelin falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Drefelin's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Drefelin, 7.7% of the 1,688 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 Drefelin usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Drefelin sits among the more deprived areas of Wales.
Orthodontic Treatments in Drefelin
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Drefelin
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Drefelin
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Drefelin
Every case in Drefelin follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Drefelin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drefelin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drefelin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drefelin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drefelin is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 11.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (11.9 miles) and Nott Sarah (25.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drefelin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Drefelin, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drefelin?
The nearest practice to Drefelin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 11.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (25.4 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (26.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drefelin, Carmarthenshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Drefelin, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.