Orthodontic practices near Red Roses
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Red Roses; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 13.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 19.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 19.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 20.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 21.7 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 Red Roses with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 13.5 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (19.8 miles east) and Dunvant (26.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 19.8 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 26.4 miles east |
| Swansea | 6 | 28.4 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 29.1 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 Red Roses
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), 13.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Red Roses 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,490 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 224th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 14 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 20 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 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 Red Roses
The nearest practice to Red Roses is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 13.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (19.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Red Roses list clear aligners, the nearest 13.5 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 Red Roses are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Red Roses to Capel Dental Care is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Red Roses
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Orthodontist in Red Roses: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Red Roses understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Red Roses or another part of Carmarthenshire.
The local picture in Red Roses
Red Roses's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Red Roses falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,490 residents in Red Roses's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Red Roses usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Red Roses is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Cyffic, Llwyn-y-brain, Marros, Eglwys-Cymmyn, Crunwear, and Tavernspite.
Red Roses at a glance
Cyffic is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Red Roses.
Practice signals around Red Roses
There is no orthodontist on our records in Red Roses itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 26 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Red Roses
Starting orthodontic treatment in Red Roses can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Red Roses
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Red Roses. Red Roses is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Red Roses sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Red Roses's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,490 residents in Red Roses's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Red Roses; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Red Roses's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Red Roses Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Red Roses has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Red Roses
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 Red Roses. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Red Roses
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Red Roses, Carmarthenshire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Cyffic, Llwyn-y-brain, Marros, Eglwys-Cymmyn, Crunwear, and Tavernspite for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Red Roses
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Red Roses often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Red Roses?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Red Roses is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.5 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (19.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Red Roses?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Red Roses, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Red Roses?
The nearest practice to Red Roses that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (19.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (21.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Red Roses, Carmarthenshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Red Roses, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.