Orthodontic practices near Saundersfoot
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Saundersfoot; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 19.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 22.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 23.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 23.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 23.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 23.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 24.9 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 Saundersfoot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 19.5 miles north-east; the next are Llanelli (22.9 miles east) and Dunvant (29.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 22.9 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 29.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saundersfoot
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), 19.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saundersfoot 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 3,361 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 347 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 20 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 23 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 29 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 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 Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.5 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 (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Saundersfoot list clear aligners, the nearest 19.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Saundersfoot are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saundersfoot to Quayside Orthodontics is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,010 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saundersfoot
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Orthodontist in Saundersfoot: This page was put together for people in Saundersfoot who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Saundersfoot and the wider Pembrokeshire area. Saundersfoot — a small town with a population of around 3,361 — is covered on this page specifically.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Rusheylake, New Hedges, Pleasant Valley, Stepaside, Kilgetty, and Kingsmoor as well as this one.
Saundersfoot in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Saundersfoot sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Saundersfoot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 2,351 residents in Saundersfoot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. Saundersfoot has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. Saundersfoot's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Local snapshot of Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot has a population of around 3,361, making it a small town within Pembrokeshire. The nearest other location we cover is Rusheylake, under 1 km to the west.
What we know about practices near Saundersfoot
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saundersfoot itself. The nearest we do hold are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 23 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 29 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Saundersfoot
Orthodontic treatment in Saundersfoot is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saundersfoot
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Saundersfoot. ONS classifies Saundersfoot as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Saundersfoot's under-16 share, 10.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 2,351 residents in Saundersfoot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. Saundersfoot has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Saundersfoot among Wales's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Saundersfoot
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Saundersfoot 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.
Treatment Options in Saundersfoot — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Saundersfoot vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Saundersfoot falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Saundersfoot. Saundersfoot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 2,351 residents in Saundersfoot's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Saundersfoot usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Saundersfoot sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saundersfoot itself. The closest on record are Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 23 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 29 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saundersfoot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saundersfoot
This section helps connect Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Rusheylake, New Hedges, Pleasant Valley, Stepaside, Kilgetty, and Kingsmoor for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saundersfoot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saundersfoot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saundersfoot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saundersfoot is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 19.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Capel Dental Care (19.6 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (22.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saundersfoot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saundersfoot, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 19.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saundersfoot?
The nearest practice to Saundersfoot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 19.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (23.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (24.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.