Orthodontic practices near Upper Tumble
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Tumble; 8 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 6.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 6.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 7.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 7.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 9.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Tumble with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llanelli, 6.7 miles south; the next are Carmarthen (9.2 miles north-west) and Dunvant (10.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 6 | 6.7 miles south |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Swansea | 10 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 14.8 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 16.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Tumble
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), 14.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 14.8 miles south |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Tumble 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 104th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.7 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 7 miles Quayside Orthodontics, Carmarthen — 9 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 22 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 Upper Tumble
The nearest practice to Upper Tumble is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, 6.7 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Tumble list clear aligners, the nearest 7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Tumble 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, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Tumble to Nott Sarah is roughly 15 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Tumble
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Orthodontist in Upper Tumble: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Tumble keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Carmarthenshire.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cwm-mawr, Drefach, Tumble, Llannon, Cefneithin, and Foelgastell.
A quick look at Upper Tumble
The nearest other location we cover is Cwm-mawr, around 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Upper Tumble
Upper Tumble's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board. 16.2% of Upper Tumble's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Tumble, 7.4% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Tumble has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Upper Tumble's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Practice data for Upper Tumble
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Tumble itself. The closest on record are Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 7 miles away; Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 9 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Tumble
Many people in Upper Tumble delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Upper Tumble
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Tumble
Provision in Upper Tumble varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Upper Tumble is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Tumble falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Upper Tumble's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,477 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Tumble, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Tumble; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Tumble sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Tumble
Patients in Upper Tumble have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Upper Tumble
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 Upper Tumble. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Tumble
This part of the page places Upper Tumble, Carmarthenshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Cwm-mawr, Drefach, Tumble, Llannon, Cefneithin, and Foelgastell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Tumble
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Tumble often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Tumble?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Tumble is Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 6.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (7.0 miles) and Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Tumble?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Tumble, 8 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Tumble?
The nearest practice to Upper Tumble that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 7.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (7.1 miles) and Quayside Orthodontics (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Tumble, Carmarthenshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Tumble, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.