Orthodontic practices near Parc-y-rhôs
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Parc-y-rhôs; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 19.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 19.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 28.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 29.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 29.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 29.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 29.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 29.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parc-y-rhôs with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 19.4 miles south-west; the next are Llanelli (28.9 miles south) and Crynant (29.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 28.9 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 29.3 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 Parc-y-rhôs
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), 19.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parc-y-rhôs 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,607 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 277th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 19 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 29 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 29 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 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 Parc-y-rhôs
Parc-y-rhôs is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (29.4 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Parc-y-rhôs list clear aligners, the nearest 19.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Parc-y-rhôs are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parc-y-rhôs to Capel Dental Care is roughly 45 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 500 to 1,010 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £225 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parc-y-rhôs
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Orthodontist in Parc-y-rhôs: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Parc-y-rhôs. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
A quick look at Parc-y-rhôs
Lampeter is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Parc-y-rhôs.
Useful local orthodontic context for Parc-y-rhôs
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Parc-y-rhôs. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 19 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 29 miles away; and Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 29 miles away.
What official data says about Parc-y-rhôs
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Parc-y-rhôs sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Parc-y-rhôs's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Parc-y-rhôs, 6.9% of the 1,607 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parc-y-rhôs; the nearest is about 19 miles away. Parc-y-rhôs's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Lampeter, Cwmann, Ram, Silian, Betws Bledrws, and Cellan are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Parc-y-rhôs
Many people in Parc-y-rhôs delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Parc-y-rhôs
Orthodontic practices in and around Parc-y-rhôs vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Parc-y-rhôs is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Parc-y-rhôs's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,607 residents in the neighbourhood around Parc-y-rhôs, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parc-y-rhôs; the nearest is about 19 miles away. Parc-y-rhôs sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Parc-y-rhôs Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Parc-y-rhôs has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Parc-y-rhôs
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 Parc-y-rhôs. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parc-y-rhôs
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Parc-y-rhôs, Carmarthenshire within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lampeter, Cwmann, Ram, Silian, Betws Bledrws, and Cellan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Parc-y-rhôs
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parc-y-rhôs often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parc-y-rhôs?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parc-y-rhôs is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 19.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (19.5 miles) and Nott Sarah (28.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parc-y-rhôs?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parc-y-rhôs, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parc-y-rhôs?
The nearest practice to Parc-y-rhôs that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 19.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (29.1 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (29.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parc-y-rhôs, 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 Parc-y-rhôs, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.