Orthodontic practices near Maesycrugiau
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Maesycrugiau; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 13.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 25.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 25.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 25.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 25.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 25.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 26.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Maesycrugiau with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 13.7 miles south; the next are Llanelli (25.4 miles south) and Dunvant (29.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.7 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 25.4 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 29.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Maesycrugiau
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), 13.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Maesycrugiau at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ceredigion |
| 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 | 9.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,199 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 229th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 14 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 25 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 30 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 Maesycrugiau
From Maesycrugiau the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.7 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 (25.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Maesycrugiau list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Maesycrugiau are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Maesycrugiau 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Maesycrugiau
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Orthodontist in Maesycrugiau: This page was put together for people in Maesycrugiau who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Maesycrugiau and the wider Carmarthenshire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Maesycrugiau
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Maesycrugiau itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 25 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 30 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Llanllwni, Derlwyn, Cwmsychbant, Aber-Giâr, and Llanwenog may also help.
Local context for Maesycrugiau
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Derlwyn, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Maesycrugiau
Maesycrugiau's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Maesycrugiau. Maesycrugiau has a smaller share of children than most areas — 9.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Maesycrugiau, 4.2% of the 1,199 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Maesycrugiau usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Maesycrugiau's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Maesycrugiau
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Frequently Asked Questions in Maesycrugiau
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Maesycrugiau often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maesycrugiau?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maesycrugiau is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.9 miles) and Nott Sarah (25.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Maesycrugiau?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Maesycrugiau, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maesycrugiau?
The nearest practice to Maesycrugiau that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (25.8 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (26.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maesycrugiau, 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 Maesycrugiau, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.