Orthodontic practices near Fforest
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fforest, 18 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 4.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 5.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Fforest with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 4.1 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (5.5 miles south) and Swansea (6.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 9.8 miles south |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 13.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fforest
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), 9.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fforest 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,812 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 40 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 4 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 6 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 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 Fforest
The nearest practice to Fforest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (23.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Fforest list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 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 Fforest are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fforest
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Orthodontist in Fforest: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fforest can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fforest and the wider Carmarthenshire area.
Fforest at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Hendy, around 1 km to the south.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Hendy, Pontarddulais, Talyclun, Waungron, Llanedy, and Graig-Fawr can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Fforest
Officially, Fforest is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Fforest sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,812 residents in the neighbourhood around Fforest, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Fforest has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Fforest among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fforest is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fforest
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fforest. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 6 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fforest
The orthodontic landscape in Fforest offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fforest
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fforest — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fforest
Orthodontic treatment in Fforest 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fforest
Orthodontic practices in and around Fforest vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fforest sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.8% of Fforest's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,812 residents in Fforest's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Fforest has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Fforest's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fforest is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fforest. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fforest
These links help widen your research beyond Fforest, Carmarthenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hendy, Pontarddulais, Talyclun, Waungron, Llanedy, and Graig-Fawr.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fforest
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fforest often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fforest?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fforest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (5.3 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fforest?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fforest, 18 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fforest?
The nearest practice to Fforest that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include West Coast Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fforest, Carmarthenshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fforest, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.