Orthodontic practices near Glanamman
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Glanamman; 1 practice within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Glanamman with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 9.2 miles south-east; the next are Swansea (10.9 miles south) and Llanelli (11.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 10.9 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 14.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Glanamman
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 18.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Glanamman 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 4,168 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,157 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 143 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 155th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 9 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 11 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 26 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 Glanamman
The nearest practice to Glanamman is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 9.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (18.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (13.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Glanamman list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 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 Glanamman are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 10.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Glanamman to Cwmdulais Dental Centre 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Glanamman
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Orthodontist in Glanamman: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Glanamman? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Glanamman or another part of Carmarthenshire. Glanamman — a small town with a population of around 4,168 — is covered on this page specifically.
Glanamman at a glance
Around 4,168 people live in Glanamman, which is a small town within Carmarthenshire. Twynmynydd is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Glanamman.
What official data says about Glanamman
Glanamman — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Glanamman, 6.9% of the 1,157 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Glanamman; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Glanamman falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Glanamman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Twynmynydd, Garnant, Tir Syr Walter, Twyn, Pontamman, and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
What local practice data suggests in Glanamman
There is no orthodontist on our records in Glanamman itself. The closest on record are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 9 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 11 miles away; and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 12 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Glanamman
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Glanamman helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Glanamman
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Glanamman
Practices serving Glanamman differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Glanamman — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.7% of Glanamman's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Glanamman, 6.9% of the 1,157 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Glanamman has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Glanamman falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Glanamman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Glanamman
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Glanamman can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Glanamman
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Glanamman — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Glanamman. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Glanamman
If Glanamman, Carmarthenshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Twynmynydd, Garnant, Tir Syr Walter, Twyn, Pontamman, and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Glanamman
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Glanamman often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Glanamman?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Glanamman is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 9.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (10.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Glanamman?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Glanamman, 1 practice within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Glanamman?
The nearest practice to Glanamman that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (11.6 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Glanamman, 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 Glanamman, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.