Orthodontic practices near Felingwmuchaf
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Felingwmuchaf; 2 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 6.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 6.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 14.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 15.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 15.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 15.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 15.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 15.4 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 Felingwmuchaf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 6.6 miles south-west; the next are Llanelli (14.9 miles south) and Dunvant (18.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 14.9 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 18.9 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 21.6 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 23.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felingwmuchaf
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), 6.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 18.9 miles south |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.8 (236 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felingwmuchaf 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 | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.6 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 7 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 15 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 19 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 |
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 Felingwmuchaf
From Felingwmuchaf the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 6.6 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Felingwmuchaf list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Felingwmuchaf are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felingwmuchaf to Capel Dental Care 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 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 Felingwmuchaf
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Orthodontist in Felingwmuchaf: This page was put together for people in Felingwmuchaf who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Felingwmuchaf with the wider Carmarthenshire area.
Local context for Felingwmuchaf
Just around 1 km south, Felingwmisaf is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Felingwmisaf, Pont-ar-gothi, Llanegwad, Llanfihangel-uwch-Gwili, Nantgaredig, and Brechfa can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice data for Felingwmuchaf
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Felingwmuchaf. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 7 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 15 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 19 miles away.
What official data says about Felingwmuchaf
By ONS classification, Felingwmuchaf falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Felingwmuchaf falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts only 11.7% of Felingwmuchaf's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,050 residents in the neighbourhood around Felingwmuchaf, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Felingwmuchaf usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Felingwmuchaf's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Felingwmuchaf
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Felingwmuchaf helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Felingwmuchaf — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Felingwmuchaf
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Felingwmuchaf
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Felingwmuchaf — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felingwmuchaf. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felingwmuchaf
If Felingwmuchaf, Carmarthenshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Felingwmisaf, Pont-ar-gothi, Llanegwad, Llanfihangel-uwch-Gwili, Nantgaredig, and Brechfa may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felingwmuchaf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felingwmuchaf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felingwmuchaf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felingwmuchaf is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 6.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (6.6 miles) and Nott Sarah (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felingwmuchaf?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felingwmuchaf, 2 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felingwmuchaf?
The nearest practice to Felingwmuchaf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (15.2 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felingwmuchaf, Carmarthenshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felingwmuchaf, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.