Orthodontic practices near Penffordd
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Penffordd. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 20.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 20.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 20.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 29.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 29.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 29.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 29.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 29.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penffordd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 20.5 miles east; the next are Llanelli (29.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 20.5 miles east |
| Llanelli | 5 | 29.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Penffordd 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,673 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 20 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 30 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 36 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 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 Penffordd
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Penffordd; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 20.5 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (29.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Penffordd list clear aligners, the nearest 20.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Penffordd are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 20.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penffordd 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 530 to 1,070 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £240 to £480 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 320 to 530 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penffordd
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Area profile for Penffordd
Officially, Penffordd is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Penffordd sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.9% of Penffordd's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,673 residents in the neighbourhood around Penffordd, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Penffordd; the nearest is about 21 miles away. National deprivation data puts Penffordd close to the Wales median.
About Penffordd
Just around 1 km south-west, Bletherston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bletherston, Gelli, Llanycefn, New Moat, Maenclochog, and Llandilo.
Local treatment availability around Penffordd
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penffordd. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 30 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Penffordd
The orthodontic landscape in Penffordd offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Penffordd
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Penffordd — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Penffordd
Many people in Penffordd delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Penffordd
Treatment in Penffordd runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penffordd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penffordd
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penffordd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penffordd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penffordd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penffordd is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 20.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (20.6 miles) and Nott Sarah (29.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penffordd?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penffordd, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 20.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penffordd?
The nearest practice to Penffordd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 20.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (29.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penffordd, Pembrokeshire?
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 Penffordd, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.