Orthodontic practices near Mynydd Cerrig
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mynydd Cerrig; 8 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 7.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 7.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 8.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 8.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 8.3 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 8.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.5 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 Mynydd Cerrig with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 7.4 miles north-west; the next are Llanelli (7.9 miles south) and Dunvant (12.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 7.9 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 16.6 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 18.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mynydd Cerrig
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), 16.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-east |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mynydd Cerrig 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,071 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 119th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.4 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 7 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 8 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 12 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 22 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 Mynydd Cerrig
The nearest practice to Mynydd Cerrig is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (28.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Mynydd Cerrig list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mynydd Cerrig are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mynydd Cerrig to Quayside Orthodontics 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mynydd Cerrig
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What we know about practices near Mynydd Cerrig
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mynydd Cerrig. The nearest we do hold are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 7 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Mynydd Cerrig
ONS classifies Mynydd Cerrig as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Mynydd Cerrig. 14.9% of Mynydd Cerrig's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,071 residents in the neighbourhood around Mynydd Cerrig, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Mynydd Cerrig has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Mynydd Cerrig's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
The Orthodontic Journey in Mynydd Cerrig
Many people in Mynydd Cerrig delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Mynydd Cerrig
Treatment in Mynydd Cerrig runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Mynydd Cerrig
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Mynydd Cerrig
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mynydd Cerrig
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mynydd Cerrig often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mynydd Cerrig?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mynydd Cerrig is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (7.5 miles) and Nott Sarah (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mynydd Cerrig?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mynydd Cerrig, 8 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mynydd Cerrig?
The nearest practice to Mynydd Cerrig that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mynydd Cerrig, 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 Mynydd Cerrig, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.