Orthodontic practices near SA18
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of SA18; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 10.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 10.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 11.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 11.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SA18 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 10.3 miles south-east; the next are Llanelli (10.6 miles south-west) and Swansea (10.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 5 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 1 | 10.6 miles south |
| Dunvant | 1 | 11.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SA18
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant (4.9 from 71 reviews), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 4.8 (287 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 4.8 (236 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA18
The nearest practice to SA18 is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 10.3 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 5 of the practices around SA18 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 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 SA18 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, 10.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA18 to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 25 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA18 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,137 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 213 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 10 miles Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care), Llanelli — 11 miles Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SA6, SA99, SA8, SA5, SA7, SA4, SA80, SA19 |
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.
Orthodontic research around SA18
Patients in the SA18 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SA18 is Pontamman.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA18
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SA18?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SA18 is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 10.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (10.6 miles) and Ravenhill Dental Care (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SA18?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SA18, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 10.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SA18?
The nearest practice to SA18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) in Llanelli, about 10.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (10.6 miles) and West Coast Dental Care (11.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the SA18 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA18 include Pontamman, Twynmynydd, Ammanford, Glanamman, Tir-y-dail, Lon y Felin, Garnswllt and Pant-y-ffynnon.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA18 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Pontamman, Carmarthenshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near SA18?
Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.