Orthodontic practices near Pleasant Valley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 18.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 18.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 22.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 22.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 22.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 22.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 22.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 24.6 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 Pleasant Valley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 18.5 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (22.7 miles east) and Dunvant (29.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 22.7 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 29.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pleasant Valley
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), 18.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pleasant Valley 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 36th 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% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 18 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 23 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 29 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 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 Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 18.5 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (22.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Pleasant Valley list clear aligners, the nearest 18.5 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 Pleasant Valley are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 18.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pleasant Valley to Capel Dental Care is roughly 40 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 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pleasant Valley
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pleasant Valley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Pembrokeshire.
Area profile for Pleasant Valley
By ONS classification, Pleasant Valley falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pleasant Valley falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Pleasant Valley's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,227 residents in the neighbourhood around Pleasant Valley, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pleasant Valley; the nearest is about 19 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pleasant Valley is roughly mid-table for Wales.
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Practice data for Pleasant Valley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pleasant Valley itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 23 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 29 miles away.
Where Pleasant Valley sits locally
Stepaside is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Pleasant Valley.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pleasant Valley
The orthodontic landscape in Pleasant Valley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Pleasant Valley — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Pleasant Valley. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pleasant Valley sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.3% of Pleasant Valley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pleasant Valley, 7% of the 1,227 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Pleasant Valley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pleasant Valley is roughly mid-table for Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pleasant Valley itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 23 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 29 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Pleasant Valley
Many people in Pleasant Valley 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pleasant Valley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Pleasant Valley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Pleasant Valley is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,227 residents in the neighbourhood around Pleasant Valley, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Pleasant Valley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pleasant Valley is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pleasant Valley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pleasant Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pleasant Valley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pleasant Valley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pleasant Valley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pleasant Valley is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 18.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (18.5 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (22.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pleasant Valley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pleasant Valley, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 18.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pleasant Valley?
The nearest practice to Pleasant Valley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 18.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (22.8 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (24.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pleasant Valley, 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 Pleasant Valley, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.