Nearest places to SA62 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 32.3 miles east; the next are Llanelli (40.0 miles east) and Dunvant (46.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 1 | 32.3 miles east |
| Llanelli | 1 | 40.0 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 46.6 miles east |
| Swansea | 1 | 48.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 48.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA62
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of SA62; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 32.3 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (40 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around SA62 list clear aligners, the nearest 32.3 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 SA62 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 46.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA62 to Capel Dental Care is roughly 70 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 840 to 1,680 miles and 23 to 47 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £380 to £755 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 500 to 840 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA62 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pembrokeshire |
| 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 32 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 40 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 47 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 70 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | SA61, SA73, SA64, SA65, SA72, SA63, SA71, SA42 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the SA62 area
Patients in the SA62 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 SA62 is Cuffern.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA62
Which orthodontic practices are closest to SA62?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the SA62 district, the nearest on our register are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (32.3 miles), Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli (40 miles) and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant (46.6 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near SA62?
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. NHS dental services for SA62 sit under Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Which places are in or near the SA62 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA62 include Cuffern, Simpson Cross, Keeston, Roch, Roch Gate, Nolton, Lambston and Druidston.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA62 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Cuffern, Pembrokeshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near SA62?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.