--- title: "Orthodontists in Carmarthen | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carmarthen description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Carmarthen Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Carmarthen](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/carmarthen) ## Compare Orthodontists in Carmarthen 2 practices are on our register for Carmarthen. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Capel Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/capel-dental-care) GL52 3LZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (106 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Quayside Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quayside-orthodontics) SA31 3LW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (35 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Carmarthen 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: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the Wales average | | Population | 15,854 | | Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,523 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 | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 28.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,520 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 | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales | | Access within Carmarthenshire | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Cwm-oernant](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cwm-oernant) [Ffynnon-ddrain](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ffynnon-ddrain) [Pen-sarn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pen-sarn) [Pibwrlwyd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pibwrlwyd) [Tanerdy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tanerdy) [Tre-gynwr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tre-gynwr) [All Areas in Carmarthenshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/carmarthenshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Carmarthen How many orthodontists are there in Carmarthen? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Carmarthen, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Carmarthen offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Carmarthen: Quayside Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Carmarthen has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Capel Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Carmarthen: 4.9 from 106 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Carmarthen? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Carmarthen | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carmarthen](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carmarthen) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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