Nearest places to St Ann's Head with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 39.2 miles east; the next are Llanelli (43.4 miles east) and Dunvant (49.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 1 | 39.2 miles east |
| Llanelli | 1 | 43.4 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 49.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 51.0 miles east |
| Swansea | 1 | 51.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
St Ann's Head 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,390 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 318th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 39 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 43 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 50 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 85 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 St Ann's Head
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of St Ann's Head; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 39.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (43.4 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around St Ann's Head list clear aligners, the nearest 39.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Ann's Head are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 49.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from St Ann's Head to Capel Dental Care is roughly 85 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 1,020 to 2,040 miles and 28 to 57 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £460 to £920 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 610 to 1,020 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Ann's Head
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Orthodontist in St Ann's Head: If your search for orthodontic treatment in St Ann's Head keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in St Ann's Head itself or elsewhere in Pembrokeshire.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Dale, Marloes, Saint Ishmael’s, Saint Brides, Sandy Haven, and Angle may also help.
Local orthodontic signals in St Ann's Head
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St Ann's Head. The nearest we do hold is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 39 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.
Area profile for St Ann's Head
ONS classifies St Ann's Head as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St Ann's Head. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,390 residents in the neighbourhood around St Ann's Head, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in St Ann's Head usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 39 miles away. St Ann's Head's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Local context for St Ann's Head
The nearest other location we cover is Dale, around 3 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in St Ann's Head
The orthodontic landscape in St Ann's Head 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Ann's Head
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St Ann's Head
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in St Ann's Head helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in St Ann's Head
Every case in St Ann's Head follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Ann's Head. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Ann's Head
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Dale, Marloes, Saint Ishmael’s, Saint Brides, Sandy Haven, and Angle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Ann's Head
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Ann's Head often want to know before getting started.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.
Do I need an appointment before getting orthodontic options in St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
No. An online assessment can be a useful first step before moving into an appointment.
What orthodontic concerns can be reviewed from photos in St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
A photo-based review can help with early assessment of spacing, crowding, bite concerns, and visible alignment problems.
Can I browse nearby orthodontic locations from St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. If you want to keep browsing, nearby pages including Dale, Marloes, Saint Ishmael’s, and Saint Brides can support wider local research.
Am I eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire?
Eligibility for NHS orthodontics is based on clinical need rather than age alone, though most eligible patients are children or teenagers. A dentist assesses your case using IOTN scoring and refers you if the threshold is met.