Orthodontic practices near SA38
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of SA38; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 14.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 14.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 28.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 28.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 28.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 28.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 28.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 29.2 miles south-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 SA38 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 14.5 miles south-east; the next are Llanelli (28.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 28.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SA38
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA38
The nearest practice to SA38 is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 14.5 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (28.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around SA38 list clear aligners, the nearest 14.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SA38 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 14.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA38 to Capel Dental Care is roughly 30 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 380 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA38 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,654 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 | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 14 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 28 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 34 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 | SA35, SA44, SA37, SA36, SA43, SA33, SA45, SA41 |
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 SA38
Patients in the SA38 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SA38 is Adpar.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA38
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SA38?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SA38 is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 14.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (14.7 miles) and Nott Sarah (28.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SA38?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SA38, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 14.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SA38?
The nearest practice to SA38 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 14.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (28.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (29.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the SA38 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA38 include Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, Penlan, Cwm-coy, Pont-Ceri, Danyrhelyg, Aber-Arad and Penrherber.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA38 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Adpar, County of Ceredigion, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SA38?
Yes, patients around Adpar, County of Ceredigion can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.