Orthodontic practices near Meidrim
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Meidrim; 2 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 7.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 18.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 18.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 18.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 18.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 18.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 20.1 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 Meidrim with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 7.7 miles east; the next are Llanelli (18.5 miles south-east) and Dunvant (25.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 7.7 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 25.0 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 26.6 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 28.4 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 Meidrim
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), 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meidrim 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 582 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 8 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 18 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 25 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 7 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 Meidrim
From Meidrim the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 7.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 7.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (18.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Meidrim list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meidrim are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 7.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meidrim to Capel 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meidrim
Carmarthenshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Meidrim
Orthodontist in Meidrim: People weighing up braces or aligners in Meidrim can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Meidrim or another part of Carmarthenshire. Meidrim — a small village with a population of around 582 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Meidrim
Around 582 people live in Meidrim, which is a small village within Carmarthenshire. The nearest other location we cover is The Clôs, around 2 km to the north-west.
Meidrim in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Meidrim sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Meidrim skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Meidrim, 4.7% of the 2,056 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 Meidrim usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Meidrim's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Felin-pandy, Gellywen, The Clôs, Saint Clears, Pwll-trap, and Trelech-a’r-Bettws.
Local orthodontic signals in Meidrim
There is no orthodontist on our records in Meidrim itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 8 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 18 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 25 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Meidrim
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meidrim has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Meidrim — Local Context
Practices serving Meidrim differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Meidrim is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Meidrim. Meidrim has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,056 residents in Meidrim's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Meidrim; the nearest is about 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Meidrim is roughly mid-table for Wales. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Meidrim. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 8 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 18 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 25 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 Meidrim
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Meidrim helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Meidrim
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Meidrim — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meidrim. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meidrim
These local links are here for anyone comparing Meidrim, Carmarthenshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Felin-pandy, Gellywen, The Clôs, Saint Clears, Pwll-trap, and Trelech-a’r-Bettws.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meidrim
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meidrim often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meidrim?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meidrim is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (7.8 miles) and Nott Sarah (18.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meidrim?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meidrim, 2 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meidrim?
The nearest practice to Meidrim that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 7.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (18.7 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (20.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meidrim, Carmarthenshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Meidrim, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.