Orthodontic practices near Llandefaelog
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llandefaelog; 7 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 5.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 10.4 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 Llandefaelog with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 5.2 miles north; the next are Llanelli (8.9 miles south-east) and Dunvant (15.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 5.2 miles north |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 23.7 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 Llandefaelog
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston (4.9 from 212 reviews), 18.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandefaelog 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 78th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.2 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 5 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 20 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 Llandefaelog
The nearest practice to Llandefaelog is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.2 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 are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Llandefaelog list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llandefaelog are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandefaelog to Quayside Orthodontics is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandefaelog
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The local picture in Llandefaelog
ONS classifies Llandefaelog as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Llandefaelog's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,351 residents in Llandefaelog's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Llandefaelog has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llandefaelog among Wales's less deprived areas.
What local practice data suggests in Llandefaelog
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llandefaelog itself. The nearest recorded are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 15 miles away.
Local snapshot of Llandefaelog
Kings Wood is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Llandefaelog.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kings Wood, Bancycapel, Mynyddygarreg, Idole, Kidwelly, and Croesyceilog.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llandefaelog
Starting orthodontic treatment in Llandefaelog can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Llandefaelog
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llandefaelog
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Llandefaelog. Llandefaelog — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Llandefaelog has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,351 residents in the neighbourhood around Llandefaelog, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Llandefaelog usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Llandefaelog's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llandefaelog
Patients in Llandefaelog have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Llandefaelog offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandefaelog. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandefaelog
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Llandefaelog, Carmarthenshire. Other local pages worth browsing include Kings Wood, Bancycapel, Mynyddygarreg, Idole, Kidwelly, and Croesyceilog.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandefaelog
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandefaelog often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandefaelog?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandefaelog is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (5.4 miles) and Nott Sarah (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandefaelog?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandefaelog, 7 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandefaelog?
The nearest practice to Llandefaelog that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 5.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (9.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandefaelog, 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 Llandefaelog, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.