Orthodontic practices near Rhos-y-llyn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Rhos-y-llyn; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 12.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 12.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 13.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 25.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 25.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 25.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 25.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 25.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 27.0 miles south-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 Rhos-y-llyn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 12.8 miles south-east; the next are Llanelli (25.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 25.5 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 Rhos-y-llyn
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), 12.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rhos-y-llyn 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,452 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 13 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 26 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 32 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, 2 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SA35 |
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 Rhos-y-llyn
From Rhos-y-llyn the nearest practice is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 12.8 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (25.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Rhos-y-llyn list clear aligners, the nearest 12.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rhos-y-llyn are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rhos-y-llyn 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 330 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rhos-y-llyn
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Orthodontist in Rhos-y-llyn: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Rhos-y-llyn often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Pembrokeshire.
Area profile for Rhos-y-llyn
Officially, Rhos-y-llyn is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Rhos-y-llyn. Census data puts 15.5% of Rhos-y-llyn's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Rhos-y-llyn, 5.9% of the 1,452 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rhos-y-llyn; the nearest is about 13 miles away. National deprivation data puts Rhos-y-llyn close to the Wales median.
Local provider signals in Rhos-y-llyn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rhos-y-llyn itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 13 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 26 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 32 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Tegryn, Bwlchygroes, Clydey, Llanfyrnach, Llwyndrain, and Glogue as well as this one.
Local context for Rhos-y-llyn
Tegryn is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Rhos-y-llyn.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Rhos-y-llyn
Patients in Rhos-y-llyn have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rhos-y-llyn
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Rhos-y-llyn
Orthodontic treatment in Rhos-y-llyn 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Rhos-y-llyn
Orthodontic practices in and around Rhos-y-llyn vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Rhos-y-llyn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Rhos-y-llyn's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,452 residents in the neighbourhood around Rhos-y-llyn, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Rhos-y-llyn usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Rhos-y-llyn sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rhos-y-llyn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rhos-y-llyn
This part of the page places Rhos-y-llyn, Pembrokeshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Tegryn, Bwlchygroes, Clydey, Llanfyrnach, Llwyndrain, and Glogue.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rhos-y-llyn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rhos-y-llyn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rhos-y-llyn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rhos-y-llyn is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 12.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (13.0 miles) and Nott Sarah (25.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rhos-y-llyn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rhos-y-llyn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 12.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rhos-y-llyn?
The nearest practice to Rhos-y-llyn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 13.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (25.7 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (27.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rhos-y-llyn, 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 Rhos-y-llyn, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.