Orthodontic practices near Llanedy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llanedy; 14 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 5.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 7.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanedy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 5.7 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (7.5 miles south) and Swansea (8.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 13.0 miles east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llanedy
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), 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llanedy 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,812 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 86th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.7 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 6 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Llanedy
From Llanedy the nearest practice is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 5.7 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (23.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llanedy list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llanedy 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, 5.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llanedy to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanedy
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Orthodontist in Llanedy: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Llanedy? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Coopers, Greynor, Fforest, Capel Hendre, Cwmgwili, and Graig-Fawr.
Local context for Llanedy
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Coopers, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Llanedy
Officially, Llanedy is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Llanedy falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,812 residents in Llanedy's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llanedy; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llanedy among Wales's less deprived areas.
Useful local orthodontic context for Llanedy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llanedy. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 6 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 8 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llanedy
Patients in Llanedy have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Llanedy 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Llanedy
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llanedy helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Llanedy
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Llanedy — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanedy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanedy
These local links are here for anyone comparing Llanedy, Carmarthenshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Coopers, Greynor, Fforest, Capel Hendre, Cwmgwili, and Graig-Fawr may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llanedy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanedy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanedy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanedy is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 5.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (6.5 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanedy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llanedy, 14 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanedy?
The nearest practice to Llanedy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 5.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanedy, Carmarthenshire?
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 Llanedy, 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.