Orthodontic practices near Laugharne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Laugharne; 2 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 14.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 14.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 14.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 15.8 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 Laugharne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 8.8 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (14.1 miles south-east) and Dunvant (20.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 20.6 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 22.5 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 23.6 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 29.5 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 Laugharne
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), 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Laugharne 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 |
| Population | 817 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,098 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 9 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 14 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 21 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 8 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 Laugharne
From Laugharne the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 8.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (14.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Laugharne list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 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 Laugharne are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 8.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Laugharne to Capel Dental Care 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Laugharne
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Laugharne
Orthodontist in Laugharne: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Laugharne? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Carmarthenshire. Laugharne — a small village with a population of around 817 — is covered on this page specifically.
Laugharne in numbers
Laugharne has a population of around 817, making it a small village within Carmarthenshire. Just around 2 km west, Llandawke is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Laugharne
Laugharne — larger 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 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Laugharne, 6.2% of the 1,098 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Laugharne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Laugharne's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Llandawke, Llansadurnen, Plashett, Halfpenny Furze, Llanybri, and Coomb.
Local orthodontic signals in Laugharne
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Laugharne. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 9 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 14 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 21 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Laugharne
Many people in Laugharne delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Laugharne
Orthodontic practices in and around Laugharne vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Laugharne sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.4% of Laugharne's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,098 residents in Laugharne's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Laugharne; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Laugharne'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.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Laugharne
Patients in Laugharne have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Laugharne
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Laugharne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Laugharne
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Laugharne, Carmarthenshire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Llandawke, Llansadurnen, Plashett, Halfpenny Furze, Llanybri, and Coomb may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Laugharne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Laugharne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Laugharne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Laugharne is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 8.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (8.8 miles) and Nott Sarah (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Laugharne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Laugharne, 2 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Laugharne?
The nearest practice to Laugharne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 8.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (14.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Laugharne, 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 Laugharne, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.