Orthodontic practices near Fferws Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fferws Hill; 6 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fferws Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 8.8 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (10.2 miles south) and Swansea (10.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 10.2 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 10.2 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 12.4 miles east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.1 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 14.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fferws Hill
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), 14.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.2 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.2 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fferws Hill 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,305 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 443 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 9 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 10 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 25 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 Fferws Hill
The nearest practice to Fferws Hill is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Fferws Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fferws Hill are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fferws Hill to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fferws Hill
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Area profile for Fferws Hill
Fferws Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Fferws Hill's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,305 residents in the neighbourhood around Fferws Hill, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Fferws Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Fferws Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
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Local orthodontic signals in Fferws Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fferws Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 10 miles away.
Local snapshot of Fferws Hill
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fferws Hill
Patients in Fferws Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Fferws Hill — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fferws Hill. Fferws Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Fferws Hill has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,305 residents in Fferws Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Fferws Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Fferws Hill sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fferws Hill. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 9 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fferws Hill
Many people in Fferws Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fferws Hill
- 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 Fferws Hill
Practices serving Fferws Hill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fferws Hill sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fferws Hill's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,305 residents in the neighbourhood around Fferws Hill, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Fferws Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Fferws Hill is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fferws Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fferws Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fferws Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fferws Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fferws Hill is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (9.4 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fferws Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fferws Hill, 6 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fferws Hill?
The nearest practice to Fferws Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (9.8 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fferws Hill, Carmarthenshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fferws Hill, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.