Orthodontic practices near Ferryside
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ferryside; 2 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 6.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 10.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 12.4 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 Ferryside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (10.7 miles south-east) and Dunvant (17.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 20.5 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 26.0 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 Ferryside
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 north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.8 (236 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ferryside 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 846 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,364 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.4 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 6 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 11 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 17 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, 11 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 Ferryside
The nearest practice to Ferryside is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Ferryside list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ferryside are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 6.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ferryside 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 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 11.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ferryside
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Orthodontist in Ferryside: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ferryside understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Carmarthenshire. Ferryside — a small village with a population of around 846 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Broadlay, Llansteffan, Saint Ishmael, Saint Ishmael Town, Morfa Bach, and Pant yr Athro.
About Ferryside
Ferryside has a population of around 846, making it a small village within Carmarthenshire. The nearest other location we cover is Broadlay, around 1 km to the south-east.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ferryside
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ferryside itself. The nearest we do hold are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 11 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 17 miles away.
The local picture in Ferryside
Ferryside's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Ferryside skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,364 residents in the neighbourhood around Ferryside, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Ferryside usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Ferryside's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ferryside
Orthodontic treatment in Ferryside is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Ferryside
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ferryside
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ferryside. Ferryside's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ferryside falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Ferryside skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,364 residents in the neighbourhood around Ferryside, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Ferryside has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Ferryside sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ferryside
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ferryside can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ferryside — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ferryside. By ONS classification, Ferryside falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ferryside falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Ferryside has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,364 residents in Ferryside's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Ferryside has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Ferryside sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ferryside itself. The nearest recorded are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 11 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 17 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ferryside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ferryside
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ferryside, Carmarthenshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Broadlay, Llansteffan, Saint Ishmael, Saint Ishmael Town, Morfa Bach, and Pant yr Athro follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ferryside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ferryside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ferryside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ferryside is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (6.6 miles) and Nott Sarah (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ferryside?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ferryside, 2 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ferryside?
The nearest practice to Ferryside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (10.8 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.