Orthodontic practices near Templeton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Templeton; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 19.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 19.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 25.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 25.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 25.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 25.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 25.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 27.3 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 Templeton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 19.4 miles east; the next are Llanelli (25.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 19.4 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 25.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Templeton
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), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Templeton 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 627 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,710 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 47th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 19 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 25 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 32 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 Templeton
Templeton is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 19.4 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (25.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Templeton list clear aligners, the nearest 19.4 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 Templeton are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Templeton to Capel Dental Care 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 500 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 £225 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Templeton
Pembrokeshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Templeton
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Templeton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Pembrokeshire. Templeton — a small village with a population of around 627 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Templeton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Templeton itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 19 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 25 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 32 miles away.
Facts about Templeton
Templeton has a population of around 627, making it a small village within Pembrokeshire. Cold Blow is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Templeton.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Cold Blow, Narberth, Thomas Chapel, Princes Gate, Crinow, and Rushacre if you are weighing up more than one location.
Area profile for Templeton
Officially, Templeton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Templeton sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,710 residents in the neighbourhood around Templeton, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Templeton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. Templeton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Templeton
Many people in Templeton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Templeton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Templeton. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Templeton sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.9% of Templeton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Templeton, 6% of the 1,710 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Templeton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 19 miles away. Templeton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Templeton Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Templeton can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Templeton
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 Templeton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Templeton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Templeton, Pembrokeshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Cold Blow, Narberth, Thomas Chapel, Princes Gate, Crinow, and Rushacre follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Templeton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Templeton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Templeton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Templeton is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 19.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (19.4 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (25.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Templeton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Templeton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 19.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Templeton?
The nearest practice to Templeton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 19.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (25.5 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (27.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Templeton, 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 Templeton, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.