Nearest places to SA73 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 31.5 miles east; the next are Llanelli (36.3 miles east) and Dunvant (42.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 1 | 31.5 miles east |
| Llanelli | 1 | 36.3 miles east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 42.6 miles east |
| Bishopston | 1 | 44.3 miles east |
| Swansea | 1 | 44.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SA73
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of SA73; the nearest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 31.5 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (36.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around SA73 list clear aligners, the nearest 31.5 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 SA73 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, 42.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SA73 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 820 to 1,640 miles and 23 to 47 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £370 to £740 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 490 to 820 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 24.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SA73 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,540 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 973 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 32 miles Dr Mohammad Moinuddin, Llanelli — 36 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 43 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 70 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | SA72, SA61, SA71, SA62, SA63, SA68, SA70, SA65 |
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 SA73
A typical orthodontic search around SA73 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 SA73 is Steynton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SA73
Which orthodontic practices are closest to SA73?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the SA73 district, the nearest on our register are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (31.5 miles), Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli (36.3 miles) and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant (42.6 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near SA73?
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 SA73 sit under Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Which places are in or near the SA73 postcode district?
Places in or next to SA73 include Steynton, Milford Haven, Pwllcrochan, Liddeston, Hakin, Rhoscrowther, Hubberston and Tiers Cross.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SA73 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Steynton, Pembrokeshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near SA73 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.