Orthodontic practices near Tir Syr Walter
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tir Syr Walter; 1 practice within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 11.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 12.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 12.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Tir Syr Walter with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 8.2 miles south-east; the next are Swansea (11.2 miles south) and Glyn-neath (12.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 11.2 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 12.2 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Llanelli | 6 | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 13.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tir Syr Walter
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 17.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.9 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tir Syr Walter 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,049 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 135 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 36 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 11 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 26 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 Tir Syr Walter
The nearest practice to Tir Syr Walter is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 8.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tir Syr Walter list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tir Syr Walter are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tir Syr Walter to Cwmdulais Dental Centre 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tir Syr Walter
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Orthodontist in Tir Syr Walter: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Tir Syr Walter? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Carmarthenshire.
Tir Syr Walter at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Garnant, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Tir Syr Walter
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tir Syr Walter itself. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 11 miles away; and Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 12 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Garnant, Twyn, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Lower Brynamman, Cwmgors, and Brynamman can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Tir Syr Walter
ONS classifies Tir Syr Walter as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 18.9% of Tir Syr Walter's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,049 residents in Tir Syr Walter's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. People in Tir Syr Walter usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Tir Syr Walter's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tir Syr Walter is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tir Syr Walter
Patients in Tir Syr Walter have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tir Syr Walter
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tir Syr Walter — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tir Syr Walter
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tir Syr Walter can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tir Syr Walter
Not every practice near Tir Syr Walter offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Tir Syr Walter — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tir Syr Walter, 7.6% of the 2,049 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tir Syr Walter; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Tir Syr Walter falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tir Syr Walter is about 36 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tir Syr Walter. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tir Syr Walter
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Tir Syr Walter, Carmarthenshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Garnant, Twyn, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Lower Brynamman, Cwmgors, and Brynamman may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tir Syr Walter
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tir Syr Walter often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tir Syr Walter?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tir Syr Walter is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ravenhill Dental Care (11.2 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tir Syr Walter?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tir Syr Walter, 1 practice within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tir Syr Walter?
The nearest practice to Tir Syr Walter that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 11.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dental Lounge Glynneath (12.2 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tir Syr Walter, Carmarthenshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tir Syr Walter, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.