Orthodontic practices near Llandyry
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llandyry; 8 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 9.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 9.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandyry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 5.2 miles south-east; the next are Carmarthen (9.5 miles north) and Dunvant (11.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 9.5 miles north |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 13.7 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 20.7 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 Llandyry
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), 15.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandyry 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,263 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 | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% 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 | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 5 miles Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 10 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 12 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 | 8 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 Llandyry
The nearest practice to Llandyry is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Llandyry list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Llandyry are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, 5.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandyry to Nott Sarah 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 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandyry
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Orthodontist in Llandyry: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Llandyry, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Llandyry with the wider Carmarthenshire area.
Facts about Llandyry
Just around 1 km south-east, Waun Baglam is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Pages for Waun Baglam, Trimsaran, Mynyddygarreg, Pembrey, Waun y Clyn, and Achddu follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Llandyry
Llandyry is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 16.4% of Llandyry's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llandyry, 6.2% of the 1,263 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llandyry; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Llandyry falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
Practice data for Llandyry
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llandyry itself. The nearest we do hold are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 5 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Llandyry
The orthodontic landscape in Llandyry offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Llandyry — Local Context
Practices serving Llandyry differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Llandyry — smaller 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 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,263 residents in Llandyry's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Llandyry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llandyry among Wales's more deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llandyry. The nearest recorded are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 5 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llandyry
Orthodontic treatment in Llandyry is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llandyry
Practices serving Llandyry differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Llandyry is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llandyry, 6.2% of the 1,263 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Llandyry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Llandyry's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandyry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandyry
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Llandyry, Carmarthenshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Waun Baglam, Trimsaran, Mynyddygarreg, Pembrey, Waun y Clyn, and Achddu.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandyry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandyry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandyry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandyry is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (5.3 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandyry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandyry, 8 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandyry?
The nearest practice to Llandyry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Llanelli, about 5.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (7.0 miles) and Quayside Orthodontics (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandyry, Carmarthenshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llandyry, Carmarthenshire?
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.