Orthodontic practices near Saint Lawrence
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Saint Lawrence. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 29.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 29.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 29.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Saint Lawrence 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 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,375 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 198th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 30 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 39 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 45 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 65 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 Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 29.6 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 2 of the practices around Saint Lawrence list clear aligners, the nearest 29.6 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 Saint Lawrence are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 29.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Lawrence to Capel Dental Care is roughly 65 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 770 to 1,540 miles and 22 to 43 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £345 to £695 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 460 to 770 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Lawrence
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Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Welsh Hook, Brimaston, Wolf’s Castle, Wolfscastle, Hayscastle Cross, and Letterston if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What we know about practices near Saint Lawrence
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Saint Lawrence. The nearest we do hold is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 30 miles away. Somewhere closer may exist that we do not yet hold a record for, and an online photo assessment can give you an initial view either way.
Saint Lawrence in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Welsh Hook, around 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Saint Lawrence sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.2% of Saint Lawrence's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Saint Lawrence, 8.2% of the 2,375 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Saint Lawrence has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 30 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Saint Lawrence is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Saint Lawrence
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Saint Lawrence can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Lawrence
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Saint Lawrence
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Saint Lawrence helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saint Lawrence
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Saint Lawrence. Saint Lawrence's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Saint Lawrence's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,375 residents in the neighbourhood around Saint Lawrence, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Saint Lawrence; the nearest is about 30 miles away. Saint Lawrence'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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Lawrence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Lawrence
These links help widen your research beyond Saint Lawrence, Pembrokeshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Welsh Hook, Brimaston, Wolf’s Castle, Wolfscastle, Hayscastle Cross, and Letterston may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Lawrence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Lawrence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Lawrence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Lawrence is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 29.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (29.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Lawrence?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Lawrence, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 29.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Lawrence?
The nearest practice to Saint Lawrence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 29.7 miles to the east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Lawrence, Pembrokeshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saint Lawrence, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.