Nearest places to SY23 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 37.7 miles south; the next are Crynant (46.7 miles south) and Glyn-neath (47.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 1 | 37.7 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 46.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 47.4 miles south |
| Llanelli | 1 | 48.2 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 50.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY23
SY23 is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 37.7 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (50 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around SY23 list clear aligners, the nearest 37.7 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 SY23 are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 47.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY23 to Capel Dental Care is roughly 85 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 980 to 1,960 miles and 28 to 57 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £440 to £880 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 590 to 980 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY23 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,515 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 38 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 47 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 47 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 85 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | SY24, LL35, SY25, LL36, SA48, SA46, LL37, SA47 |
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 SY23 area
Patients in the SY23 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SY23 is Rhyd-y-felin.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY23
Which orthodontic practices are closest to SY23?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the SY23 district, the nearest on our register are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (37.7 miles), Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant (46.7 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath (47.4 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near SY23?
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 SY23 sit under Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Which places are in or near the SY23 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY23 include Rhyd-y-felin, Caeffynnon, Llanbadarn-fawr, Penparcau, Llanychaiarn, Llanilar, Pentre-llyn and Pwllhobi.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY23 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Rhyd-y-felin, County of Ceredigion, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near SY23?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.