Orthodontic practices near Penally
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Penally. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 22.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 22.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 22.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 23.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 23.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 23.9 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 24.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 24.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 25.7 miles 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 Penally with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 22.2 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (23.7 miles east) and Dunvant (29.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 23.7 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 29.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Penally at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pembrokeshire |
| 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 |
| Population | 848 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,694 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 82 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 87th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 22 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 24 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 30 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Penally
Penally is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 22.2 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (23.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Penally list clear aligners, the nearest 22.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Penally are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 22.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penally to Capel Dental Care is roughly 50 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 580 to 1,150 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £260 to £520 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 350 to 580 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penally
Pembrokeshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Penally
Orthodontist in Penally: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Penally often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Penally with the wider Pembrokeshire area. Penally — a small village with a population of around 848 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Penally
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Penally sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.3% of Penally's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,694 residents in Penally's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Penally usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 22 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Penally sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Tenby, Gumfreston, New Hedges, Lydstep, Rusheylake, and Saint Florence if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Penally
Penally is home to around 848 people, classing it as a small village within Pembrokeshire. Just around 2 km north-east, Tenby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Penally
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penally. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 22 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 24 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 30 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Penally
Orthodontic treatment in Penally is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Penally
What's available in Penally depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Penally falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Penally falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts only 12.3% of Penally's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,694 residents in Penally's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Penally; the nearest is about 22 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Penally among Wales's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Penally Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Penally can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penally
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penally. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penally
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Penally, Pembrokeshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tenby, Gumfreston, New Hedges, Lydstep, Rusheylake, and Saint Florence.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penally
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penally often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penally?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penally is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 22.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (22.2 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (23.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penally?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penally, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 22.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penally?
The nearest practice to Penally that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 22.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (23.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (25.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penally, Pembrokeshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penally, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.