Orthodontic practices near Kilgetty
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kilgetty; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 19.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 19.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 24.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 24.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 24.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 24.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 24.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 25.9 miles 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 Kilgetty with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 19.6 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (24.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 24.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kilgetty
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), 19.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kilgetty at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pembrokeshire |
| 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 |
| Population | 1,968 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,299 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% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 20 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 24 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 30 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 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 Kilgetty
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Kilgetty; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (24 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Kilgetty list clear aligners, the nearest 19.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kilgetty are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kilgetty 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kilgetty
Pembrokeshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kilgetty
Orthodontist in Kilgetty: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kilgetty can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Pembrokeshire and the surrounding area. Kilgetty — a small village with a population of around 1,968 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kingsmoor, Begelly, Pentlepoir, Wooden, Rusheylake, and Thomas Chapel.
The local picture in Kilgetty
Officially, Kilgetty is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kilgetty. Census data puts 14.1% of Kilgetty's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,299 residents in Kilgetty's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kilgetty; the nearest is about 20 miles away. Kilgetty sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Local orthodontic signals in Kilgetty
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kilgetty itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 24 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 30 miles away.
Kilgetty in numbers
Kilgetty has a population of around 1,968, making it a small village within Pembrokeshire. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Kingsmoor, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kilgetty
Many people in Kilgetty delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kilgetty
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Kilgetty. Officially, Kilgetty is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kilgetty falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 14.1% of Kilgetty's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,299 residents in the neighbourhood around Kilgetty, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. Kilgetty has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Kilgetty is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kilgetty
Patients in Kilgetty have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Kilgetty — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Kilgetty vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Kilgetty sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.1% of Kilgetty's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kilgetty, 5.6% of the 2,299 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kilgetty has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. Kilgetty's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kilgetty itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 24 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 30 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kilgetty. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kilgetty
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Kingsmoor, Begelly, Pentlepoir, Wooden, Rusheylake, and Thomas Chapel.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kilgetty
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kilgetty often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kilgetty?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kilgetty is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 19.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (19.6 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (24.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kilgetty?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kilgetty, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 19.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kilgetty?
The nearest practice to Kilgetty that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 19.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (24.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (25.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.