Orthodontic practices near Tycroes
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tycroes; 8 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 9.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tycroes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 8.2 miles south-west; the next are Dunvant (9.5 miles south) and Swansea (9.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 9.5 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 12.2 miles east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 13.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tycroes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston (4.9 from 212 reviews), 13.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tycroes 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 2,156 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,409 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 214 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% 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 | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 8 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 10 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 10 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 25 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 Tycroes
From Tycroes the nearest practice is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tycroes list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Tycroes are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tycroes to Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies 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 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 10.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tycroes
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Orthodontist in Tycroes: Before booking anything in Tycroes, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Carmarthenshire. Tycroes — a small village with a population of around 2,156 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Fferws Hill, Penybanc, Saron, Capel Hendre, Cae'r-bryn, and Coopers.
Facts about Tycroes
Tycroes has a population of around 2,156, making it a small village within Carmarthenshire. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Fferws Hill, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Tycroes
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tycroes itself. The closest on record are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 10 miles away.
Tycroes in context
Officially, Tycroes is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tycroes falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 17% of Tycroes's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,409 residents in the neighbourhood around Tycroes, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Tycroes has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Tycroes sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tycroes
Orthodontic treatment in Tycroes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Tycroes — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tycroes
Patients in Tycroes 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.
Treatment Options in Tycroes — Local Context
What's available in Tycroes depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Tycroes is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tycroes falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. 17% of Tycroes's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,409 residents in the neighbourhood around Tycroes, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Tycroes has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Tycroes falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tycroes itself. The nearest recorded are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8 miles away; Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 10 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tycroes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tycroes
These links help widen your research beyond Tycroes, Carmarthenshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Fferws Hill, Penybanc, Saron, Capel Hendre, Cae'r-bryn, and Coopers can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tycroes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tycroes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tycroes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tycroes is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nott Sarah (8.9 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tycroes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tycroes, 8 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tycroes?
The nearest practice to Tycroes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 8.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (9.3 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tycroes, Carmarthenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tycroes, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.