Orthodontic practices near Felingwmisaf
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Felingwmisaf; 2 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 6.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 14.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 14.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 14.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 14.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 14.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 14.7 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 Felingwmisaf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 6.3 miles west; the next are Llanelli (14.2 miles south) and Dunvant (18.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 6.3 miles west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 14.2 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 18.2 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 21.2 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 22.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felingwmisaf
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), 6.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 6.4 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 14.6 miles south |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.8 (236 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felingwmisaf 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,050 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.3 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 6 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 14 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SA32 |
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 Felingwmisaf
From Felingwmisaf the nearest practice is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.3 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 10.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Felingwmisaf list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Felingwmisaf are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felingwmisaf to Quayside Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felingwmisaf
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Felingwmisaf in context
Felingwmisaf — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 11.7% of residents under 16, Felingwmisaf skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Felingwmisaf, 5.4% of the 1,050 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 Felingwmisaf; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Felingwmisaf sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Local snapshot of Felingwmisaf
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Local orthodontic signals in Felingwmisaf
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felingwmisaf itself. The nearest we do hold are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 14 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 18 miles away.
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Felingwmisaf
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Felingwmisaf
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Areas We Cover Around Felingwmisaf
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felingwmisaf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felingwmisaf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felingwmisaf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felingwmisaf is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (6.4 miles) and Nott Sarah (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felingwmisaf?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felingwmisaf, 2 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felingwmisaf?
The nearest practice to Felingwmisaf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (14.6 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felingwmisaf, Carmarthenshire?
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 Felingwmisaf, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.