Orthodontic practices near Lamphey
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Lamphey. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 27.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 27.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 27.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Lamphey 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 593 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,723 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 27 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 30 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 36 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 60 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Lamphey
Lamphey is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 27.2 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 2 of the practices around Lamphey list clear aligners, the nearest 27.2 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 Lamphey are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 27.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lamphey to Capel Dental Care is roughly 60 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 710 to 1,410 miles and 20 to 40 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £320 to £635 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 420 to 710 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lamphey
Pembrokeshire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Lamphey
Orthodontist in Lamphey: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lamphey often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Lamphey or another part of Pembrokeshire. Lamphey — a small village with a population of around 593 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Lamphey
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lamphey. The nearest we do hold is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 27 miles away. Somewhere closer may exist that we do not yet hold a record for, and an online photo assessment can give you an initial view either way.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Freshwater East, Hodgeston, Upper Nash, Merlin's Cross, East Trewent, and Cosheston.
Lamphey in context
By ONS classification, Lamphey falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. With just 12.7% of residents under 16, Lamphey skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Lamphey, 4.7% of the 1,723 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lamphey; the nearest is about 27 miles away. Lamphey sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
A quick look at Lamphey
Lamphey has a population of around 593, making it a small village within Pembrokeshire. The nearest other location we cover is Hodgeston, around 2 km to the south-east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lamphey
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lamphey can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lamphey
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lamphey — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lamphey
Many people in Lamphey 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Lamphey runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lamphey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lamphey
This section helps connect Lamphey, Pembrokeshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Freshwater East, Hodgeston, Upper Nash, Merlin's Cross, East Trewent, and Cosheston follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lamphey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lamphey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lamphey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lamphey is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 27.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (27.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lamphey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lamphey, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 27.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lamphey?
The nearest practice to Lamphey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 27.2 miles to the north-east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lamphey, Pembrokeshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lamphey, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.