Orthodontic practices near Ffarmers
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Ffarmers. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 21.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 21.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 21.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 26.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 27.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 28.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 28.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 28.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 28.8 miles south | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ffarmers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 21.1 miles south-west; the next are Crynant (26.0 miles south) and Glyn-neath (27.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 21.1 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 26.0 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 27.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 28.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Ffarmers 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,565 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 286th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 21 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 26 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Ffarmers
Ffarmers is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 21.1 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (29 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Ffarmers list clear aligners, the nearest 21.1 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 Ffarmers are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 21.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ffarmers to Capel Dental Care is roughly 45 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 550 to 1,100 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £250 to £495 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 330 to 550 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ffarmers
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Where Ffarmers sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Llanycrwys, around 1 km to the north-west.
Area profile for Ffarmers
Ffarmers is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Ffarmers's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,565 residents in the neighbourhood around Ffarmers, 4.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Ffarmers usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 21 miles away. National deprivation data puts Ffarmers close to the Wales median.
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What we know about practices near Ffarmers
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ffarmers itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 21 miles away; Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 26 miles away; and Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 27 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ffarmers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ffarmers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ffarmers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ffarmers is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 21.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (21.2 miles) and Cwmdulais Dental Centre (26.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ffarmers?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ffarmers, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 21.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ffarmers?
The nearest practice to Ffarmers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 21.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dental Lounge Glynneath (27.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (28.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ffarmers, 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 Ffarmers, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.