Orthodontic practices near Yerbeston
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Yerbeston. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 22.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 22.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 22.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 28.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 28.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 28.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 28.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 28.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 29.9 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 Yerbeston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 22.6 miles east; the next are Llanelli (28.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 22.6 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 28.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Yerbeston 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,126 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Pembrokeshire | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 329 places in the county (the county median is 27.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Pembrokeshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 23 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 28 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 34 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Yerbeston
Yerbeston is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 22.6 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (28 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around Yerbeston list clear aligners, the nearest 22.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yerbeston are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 22.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yerbeston to Capel Dental Care is roughly 50 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 590 to 1,180 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £265 to £530 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 350 to 590 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yerbeston
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Orthodontist in Yerbeston: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Yerbeston? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Pembrokeshire, not just Yerbeston.
A quick look at Yerbeston
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Loveston, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Carew Mountain, Cresselly, Loveston, Cresswell Quay, Lanesend, and Pisgah are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Yerbeston
Yerbeston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Hywel Dda University Health Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Yerbeston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,126 residents in the neighbourhood around Yerbeston, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yerbeston; the nearest is about 23 miles away. National deprivation data puts Yerbeston close to the Wales median.
Practice data for Yerbeston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yerbeston itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 23 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 28 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 34 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Yerbeston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Yerbeston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Yerbeston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Yerbeston
The orthodontic landscape in Yerbeston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Yerbeston — Local Context
Practices serving Yerbeston differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Yerbeston sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.2% of Yerbeston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,126 residents in the neighbourhood around Yerbeston, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Pembrokeshire. People in Yerbeston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 23 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Yerbeston is roughly mid-table for Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yerbeston itself. The nearest we do hold are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 23 miles away; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 28 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 34 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yerbeston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yerbeston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Yerbeston, Pembrokeshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Carew Mountain, Cresselly, Loveston, Cresswell Quay, Lanesend, and Pisgah may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yerbeston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yerbeston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yerbeston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yerbeston is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 22.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (22.7 miles) and Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (28.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yerbeston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yerbeston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 22.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yerbeston?
The nearest practice to Yerbeston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 22.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (28.1 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (29.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yerbeston, Pembrokeshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yerbeston, Pembrokeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.