Orthodontic practices near Llwynhendy
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Llwynhendy, 18 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, under 0.1 miles.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | under 0.1 miles | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 1.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 2.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 6.7 miles 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 Llwynhendy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, under 0.1 miles; the next are Dunvant (4.8 miles south-east) and Swansea (6.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | under 0.1 miles |
| Dunvant | 1 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 6.7 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 13.7 miles east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 14.5 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 Llwynhendy
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), 8.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llwynhendy 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 24.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,374 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 479 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — under a mile West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 5 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 24 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 Llwynhendy
The nearest practice to Llwynhendy is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Llwynhendy list clear aligners, the nearest under 0.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llwynhendy 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, under 0.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llwynhendy
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Orthodontist in Llwynhendy: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Llwynhendy keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Carmarthenshire.
Local provider signals in Llwynhendy
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llwynhendy itself. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, under a mile away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 5 miles away; and Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 7 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Cefncaeau, Cwmcarnhywel, Penceiliogi, Dafen, Coed Cae, and Pen-y-fan if you are weighing up more than one location.
Llwynhendy in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Cefncaeau is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Llwynhendy
Llwynhendy is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.2% of Llwynhendy's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,374 residents in the neighbourhood around Llwynhendy, 10.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llwynhendy is better served than 89% of towns in Wales. Llwynhendy falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Llwynhendy
Many people in Llwynhendy 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llwynhendy
Practices serving Llwynhendy differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Llwynhendy as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Llwynhendy. With 24.2% of residents under 16, Llwynhendy has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 1,374 residents in Llwynhendy's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Llwynhendy has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llwynhendy sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llwynhendy
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Llwynhendy has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llwynhendy
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 Llwynhendy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llwynhendy
These links help widen your research beyond Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cefncaeau, Cwmcarnhywel, Penceiliogi, Dafen, Coed Cae, and Pen-y-fan.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Llwynhendy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llwynhendy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llwynhendy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llwynhendy is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (1.8 miles) and Nott Sarah (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llwynhendy?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Llwynhendy, 18 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llwynhendy?
The nearest practice to Llwynhendy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about under 0.1 miles away. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (1.9 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.