Orthodontic practices near Hendy-Gwyn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hendy-Gwyn; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 13.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 21.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 21.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 21.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 21.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 21.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 23.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hendy-Gwyn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 13.1 miles east; the next are Llanelli (21.3 miles south-east) and Dunvant (27.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.1 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 21.3 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 27.9 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 1 | 29.8 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 Hendy-Gwyn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 13.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hendy-Gwyn 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,381 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 | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 219th 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 orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 13 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 21 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 28 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, 2 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 Hendy-Gwyn
From Hendy-Gwyn the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (21.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 8 of the practices around Hendy-Gwyn list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 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 Hendy-Gwyn are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hendy-Gwyn to Capel Dental Care 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hendy-Gwyn
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Orthodontist in Hendy-Gwyn: Before booking anything in Hendy-Gwyn, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Carmarthenshire.
The local picture in Hendy-Gwyn
Hendy-Gwyn — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Hendy-Gwyn's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,381 residents in the neighbourhood around Hendy-Gwyn, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Hendy-Gwyn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Hendy-Gwyn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Where Hendy-Gwyn sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Whitland, under 1 km to the west.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Whitland, Cwmfelin Boeth, Llwyn-y-brain, Cyffic, Red Roses, and Henllan Amgoed.
Practice data for Hendy-Gwyn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hendy-Gwyn. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 21 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 28 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hendy-Gwyn
The orthodontic landscape in Hendy-Gwyn offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hendy-Gwyn
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hendy-Gwyn — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hendy-Gwyn
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hendy-Gwyn helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hendy-Gwyn
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hendy-Gwyn. Hendy-Gwyn — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Hendy-Gwyn's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hendy-Gwyn, 6.9% of the 2,381 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 Hendy-Gwyn; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Hendy-Gwyn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hendy-Gwyn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hendy-Gwyn
These local links are here for anyone comparing Hendy-Gwyn, Carmarthenshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Whitland, Cwmfelin Boeth, Llwyn-y-brain, Cyffic, Red Roses, and Henllan Amgoed may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hendy-Gwyn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hendy-Gwyn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hendy-Gwyn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hendy-Gwyn is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.1 miles) and Nott Sarah (21.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hendy-Gwyn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hendy-Gwyn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hendy-Gwyn?
The nearest practice to Hendy-Gwyn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (21.4 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (23.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hendy-Gwyn, 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 Hendy-Gwyn, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.