A new orthodontic service is to be launched in Lampeter next week, meaning patients from north Ceredigion will not have to travel to Carmarthen.

Hywel Dda University Health Board has announced that from Monday, 1 November, orthodontic services for patients in the SY and SA48 region will be able to receive treatment at My Dentist in Lampeter, rather than having to travel to Carmarthen.

Jill Paterson, Director of Primary Care, Community Services and Long Term Care for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “This is an exciting development within the North Ceredigion area and the Practice and health board look forward to the commencement of this service.

“This new contract will enable patients from the area to access orthodontic care closer to home which is something that the health board has been working to achieve for some time.

“We would like to thank prospective patients for their support in adhering to the above process which will ensure that all patients can be assessed and supported as soon as possible.”

Patients already on the orthodontic waiting list do not need to take any further action.

Patients should not to contact the Practice directly with waiting list queries. Anyone with questions about the waiting list should phone 01267 229696 or email [email protected]

Patients will be allocated to the practice from the waiting list based on their clinical need for NHS orthodontic treatment.