Orthodontic practices near Ffair-fâch
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ffair-fâch; 23 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 13.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 14.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 14.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 14.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 14.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 15.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 15.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 15.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ffair-fâch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 13.9 miles south-east; the next are Carmarthen (14.0 miles west) and Llanelli (14.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 14.0 miles west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 15.6 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 17.3 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 Ffair-fâch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston (4.9 from 212 reviews), 20.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 20.0 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ffair-fâch 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,510 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 235th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 14 miles Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 14 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 23 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 Ffair-fâch
The nearest practice to Ffair-fâch is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 13.9 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. 23 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (15.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ffair-fâch list clear aligners, the nearest 14 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ffair-fâch are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ffair-fâch to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ffair-fâch
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ffair-fâch, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Carmarthenshire.
Local context for Ffair-fâch
The nearest other location we cover is Llandeilo, around 1 km to the north-west.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Llandeilo, Rhosmaen, Trap, Dinefwr Park, Pen-y-banc, and Cwmifor if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Ffair-fâch
Ffair-fâch is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 15% of Ffair-fâch's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ffair-fâch, 7.2% of the 1,510 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 Ffair-fâch usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Ffair-fâch falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales.
Practice data for Ffair-fâch
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ffair-fâch. The closest on record are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 14 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 14 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ffair-fâch
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ffair-fâch has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ffair-fâch
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ffair-fâch — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ffair-fâch
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ffair-fâch can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ffair-fâch
Orthodontic practices in and around Ffair-fâch vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Ffair-fâch's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ffair-fâch falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 15% of Ffair-fâch's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,510 residents in Ffair-fâch's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ffair-fâch; the nearest is about 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Ffair-fâch sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ffair-fâch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ffair-fâch
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Ffair-fâch, Carmarthenshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Llandeilo, Rhosmaen, Trap, Dinefwr Park, Pen-y-banc, and Cwmifor.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ffair-fâch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ffair-fâch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ffair-fâch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ffair-fâch is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 13.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (14.0 miles) and Capel Dental Care (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ffair-fâch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ffair-fâch, 0 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 13.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ffair-fâch?
The nearest practice to Ffair-fâch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 14.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (14.5 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ffair-fâch, 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 Ffair-fâch, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.