Orthodontic practices near SA20
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of SA20; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 19.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 19.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 19.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 22.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 24.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 24.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 24.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 25.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 25.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SA20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 19.6 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (19.6 miles south) and Hirwaun (22.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 19.6 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 19.6 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 24.6 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 25.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA20
SA20 is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 19.6 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around SA20 list clear aligners, the nearest 19.6 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 SA20 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 19.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA20 to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA20 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,781 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 20 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 20 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SA19, LD5, SA9, LD4, SY25, SA18, SA8, SA10 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in SA20
People searching from SA20 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SA20 is Cilycwm.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SA20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SA20 is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 19.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (19.6 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SA20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SA20, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 19.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SA20?
The nearest practice to SA20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 19.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Quayside Orthodontics (24.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the SA20 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA20 include Cilycwm, Siloh, Cynghordy, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, Pentre-ty-gwyn, Rhandirmwyn, Nant-y-Bai and Ystrad-ffin.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA20 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SA20?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.