Orthodontic practices near The Clôs
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Clôs; 2 practices within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 20.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 20.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 20.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 20.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 21.6 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 The Clôs with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 9.0 miles east; the next are Llanelli (20.0 miles south-east) and Dunvant (26.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 9.0 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 26.4 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 7 | 28.1 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 29.8 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 The Clôs
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), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Clôs at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Carmarthenshire |
| 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 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 153rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 9 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 20 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 3 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 The Clôs
The nearest practice to The Clôs is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 3.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (20.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around The Clôs list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 The Clôs are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Clôs to Capel Dental Care is roughly 20 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Clôs
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Orthodontist in The Clôs: If your search for orthodontic treatment in The Clôs keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from The Clôs or another part of Carmarthenshire.
What local practice data suggests in The Clôs
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Clôs itself. The nearest recorded are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 9 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 20 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 26 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Gellywen, Llangynin, Meidrim, Llanwinio, Felin-pandy, and Pwll-trap follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Clôs at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Gellywen, the closest linked location.
What official data says about The Clôs
The Clôs is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, The Clôs skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,056 residents in The Clôs's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Clôs; the nearest is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, The Clôs is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Clôs
The orthodontic landscape in The Clôs offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 The Clôs
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Clôs
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Clôs can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in The Clôs runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Clôs. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Clôs
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place The Clôs, Carmarthenshire within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Gellywen, Llangynin, Meidrim, Llanwinio, Felin-pandy, and Pwll-trap can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Clôs
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Clôs often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Clôs?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Clôs is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 9.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (9.1 miles) and Nott Sarah (20.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Clôs?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Clôs, 2 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Clôs?
The nearest practice to The Clôs that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 9.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (20.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (21.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Clôs, Carmarthenshire?
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 The Clôs, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.