Orthodontic practices near Plashett
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Plashett; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 10.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 15.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 15.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 15.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 15.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 17.2 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 Plashett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 10.5 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (15.3 miles east) and Dunvant (21.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 15.3 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 21.9 miles east |
| Swansea | 10 | 23.9 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 24.7 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 Plashett
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), 10.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 15.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plashett 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,098 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 | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 10 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 15 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 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 Plashett
From Plashett the nearest practice is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 10.5 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Plashett list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plashett are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 10.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plashett to Quayside Orthodontics is roughly 25 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plashett
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Orthodontist in Plashett: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Plashett understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Plashett with the wider Carmarthenshire area.
Plashett at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Llansadurnen, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Llansadurnen, Llandawke, Halfpenny Furze, Llanmiloe, Laugharne, and Llanddowror if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Plashett
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Plashett sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Plashett, 6.2% of the 1,098 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Plashett usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Plashett sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Plashett
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plashett. The closest on record are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 15 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Plashett
Patients in Plashett have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Plashett
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Plashett — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plashett
Starting orthodontic treatment in Plashett can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plashett
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Plashett. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Plashett sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,098 residents in the neighbourhood around Plashett, 6.2% 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 Plashett; the nearest is about 11 miles away. National deprivation data puts Plashett close to the Wales median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plashett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plashett
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Plashett, Carmarthenshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Llansadurnen, Llandawke, Halfpenny Furze, Llanmiloe, Laugharne, and Llanddowror.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plashett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plashett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plashett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plashett is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (10.6 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plashett?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plashett, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plashett?
The nearest practice to Plashett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (15.4 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plashett, Carmarthenshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plashett, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.