Orthodontic practices near Llandybie
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llandybie; 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 10.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 10.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 11.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 11.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 11.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 11.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 12.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 12.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandybie with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 10.8 miles south-west; the next are Swansea (12.2 miles south) and Dunvant (12.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 12.2 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 12.9 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llandybie
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), 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandybie 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 2,813 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,087 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 187 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 186th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 11 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 12 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 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 Llandybie
From Llandybie the nearest practice is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 10.8 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llandybie list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 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 Llandybie are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 10.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandybie to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 18.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandybie
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Orthodontist in Llandybie: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Llandybie? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Carmarthenshire, not just Llandybie. Llandybie — a small village with a population of around 2,813 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pant-y-llyn, Pentre-Gwenlais, Blaenau, Derwydd, Tir-y-dail, and Cae'r-bryn may also help.
Llandybie in context
Llandybie is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Llandybie. Llandybie's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,087 residents in Llandybie's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llandybie; the nearest is about 11 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llandybie among Wales's more deprived areas.
What local practice data suggests in Llandybie
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llandybie itself. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 11 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 12 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away.
Local snapshot of Llandybie
Llandybie has a population of around 2,813, making it a small village within Carmarthenshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Pant-y-llyn, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llandybie
Orthodontic treatment in Llandybie is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llandybie
Orthodontic practices in and around Llandybie vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Llandybie sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.8% of Llandybie's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,087 residents in the neighbourhood around Llandybie, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llandybie; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Llandybie falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llandybie
The orthodontic landscape in Llandybie offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llandybie
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 Llandybie. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandybie
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Llandybie, Carmarthenshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Pant-y-llyn, Pentre-Gwenlais, Blaenau, Derwydd, Tir-y-dail, and Cae'r-bryn can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandybie
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandybie often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandybie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandybie is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 10.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (11.3 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandybie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandybie, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 10.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandybie?
The nearest practice to Llandybie that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 10.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (11.7 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire?
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 Llandybie, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.