Orthodontic practices near Llwyndrain
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llwyndrain; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 12.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 12.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 25.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 26.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 26.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 26.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 26.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 27.2 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 Llwyndrain with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 12.7 miles south-east; the next are Llanelli (25.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 25.8 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 Llwyndrain
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 12.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llwyndrain at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pembrokeshire |
| 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,452 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 13 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 26 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 32 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 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 Llwyndrain
From Llwyndrain the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 12.7 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (26 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Llwyndrain list clear aligners, the nearest 12.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llwyndrain are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 12.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llwyndrain to Capel Dental Care is roughly 30 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llwyndrain
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Orthodontist in Llwyndrain: This page was put together for people in Llwyndrain who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Pembrokeshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Llwyndrain
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llwyndrain itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 26 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cilrhedyn, Clydey, Cwmcych, Rhos-y-llyn, Bwlchygroes, and Cwmorgan.
The local picture in Llwyndrain
Llwyndrain's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Llwyndrain falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Llwyndrain's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,452 residents in the neighbourhood around Llwyndrain, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Llwyndrain usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Llwyndrain is roughly mid-table for Wales.
A quick look at Llwyndrain
Clydey is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Llwyndrain.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Llwyndrain
Many people in Llwyndrain delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llwyndrain
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Llwyndrain — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Llwyndrain is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. 15.5% of Llwyndrain's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llwyndrain, 5.9% of the 1,452 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llwyndrain; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Llwyndrain's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llwyndrain
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Llwyndrain can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llwyndrain
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 Llwyndrain. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llwyndrain
This section helps connect Llwyndrain, Pembrokeshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Cilrhedyn, Clydey, Cwmcych, Rhos-y-llyn, Bwlchygroes, and Cwmorgan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llwyndrain
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llwyndrain often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llwyndrain?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llwyndrain is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 12.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (12.8 miles) and Nott Sarah (25.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llwyndrain?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llwyndrain, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 12.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llwyndrain?
The nearest practice to Llwyndrain that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 12.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (26.0 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (27.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llwyndrain, Pembrokeshire?
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 Llwyndrain, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.