Orthodontic practices near Llannon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llannon; 7 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 5.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 6.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 10.1 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 Llannon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 5.5 miles south; the next are Dunvant (9.1 miles south-east) and Swansea (10.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 5.5 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 16.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llannon
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), 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llannon 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 |
| Population | 869 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.5 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 6 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 9 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 10 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, 24 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SA14 |
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 Llannon
From Llannon the nearest practice is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 5.5 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llannon list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Llannon 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, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llannon 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 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llannon
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Orthodontist in Llannon: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Llannon often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Llannon with the wider Carmarthenshire area. Llannon — a small village with a population of around 869 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Llannon
Llannon has a population of around 869, making it a small village within Carmarthenshire. Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Tumble, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Llannon
Llannon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Llannon falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Llannon's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llannon, 7.4% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Llannon; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Llannon falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Tumble, Upper Tumble, Cwm-mawr, Drefach, Cross Hands, and Cefneithin if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Llannon
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llannon itself. The nearest we do hold are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 6 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llannon
Patients in Llannon 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.
Treatment Options in Llannon — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Llannon. By ONS classification, Llannon falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Llannon's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llannon, 7.4% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Llannon; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Llannon falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llannon itself. The nearest recorded are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 6 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 9 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llannon
Orthodontic treatment in Llannon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Llannon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llannon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llannon
This part of the page places Llannon, Carmarthenshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Tumble, Upper Tumble, Cwm-mawr, Drefach, Cross Hands, and Cefneithin.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llannon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llannon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llannon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llannon is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (5.6 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llannon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llannon, 7 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llannon?
The nearest practice to Llannon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llannon, Carmarthenshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llannon, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.