Orthodontic practices near SA40
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of SA40; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 16.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 16.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 16.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 27.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 27.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 27.9 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 28.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 28.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 28.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SA40 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 16.7 miles south; the next are Llanelli (27.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 16.7 miles south |
| Llanelli | 6 | 27.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SA40
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), 16.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA40
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of SA40; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 16.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (28.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around SA40 list clear aligners, the nearest 16.7 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 SA40 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 16.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA40 to Capel Dental Care is roughly 35 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 430 to 870 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £390 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA40 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ceredigion |
| 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,923 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 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 17 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 28 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 31 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 | SA48, SA39, SA47, SA46, SA32, SA44, SA45, 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 SA40
A typical orthodontic search around SA40 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 SA40 is Dre-fach.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA40
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SA40?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SA40 is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 16.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (16.8 miles) and Nott Sarah (27.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SA40?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SA40, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 16.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SA40?
The nearest practice to SA40 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 16.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (28.0 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (28.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the SA40 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA40 include Dre-fach, Alltyblaca, Llanybydder, Llanwenog, Glan-Duar, Llanwnen, Aber-Giâr and Pencarreg.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA40 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Dre-fach, County of Ceredigion, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SA40?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.