Retainers in Abingworth at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing — 9.2 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing — 9.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Tarring Dental - Worthing, Worthing — 8.5 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of 1,951 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 14 within 10, 66 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Abingworth listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Abingworth; 14 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Tarring Dental - Worthing, 8.5 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, 9.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic DentistryWorthing | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (24 reviews) |
| Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branchWorthing | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology)Worthing | 9.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (6 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abingworth with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Worthing, 9.2 miles south; the next are Littlehampton (9.3 miles south) and Horsham (9.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 3 | 9.2 miles south |
| Littlehampton | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Horsham | 2 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Burgess Hill | 1 | 13.0 miles east |
| Brighton | 2 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Hove | 2 | 13.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abingworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Splash Orthodontics in Brighton (4.9 from 649 reviews), 13.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Splash OrthodonticsBrighton | 4.9 (649 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 4.9 (629 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| The Town House Dental PracticeHove | 4.8 (169 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
| TwentyOneDentalBrighton | 4.7 (386 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Abingworth
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing (9.2 miles) | Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branch (9.2 miles); Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology) (9.2 miles) | 11 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing (9.2 miles) | Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology) (9.2 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Tarring Dental - Worthing (8.5 miles) | Worthing Dental Practice (8.6 miles); Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry (9.2 miles) | 13 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham (9.5 miles) | Abbots Lodge Dental Practice (9.6 miles); Kingsend Dental : Ruislip (10.1 miles) | 7 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Any orthodontic practice in Abingworth can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Abingworth
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Abingworth can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Abingworth
Provision in Abingworth varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Abingworth sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.9% of Abingworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,951 residents in Abingworth's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Abingworth; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Abingworth attend schools such as Weald School, The (5.4 miles) and Steyning Grammar School (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Abingworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. See local practice availability in Abingworth → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Abingworth generally sit between £80 and £150. Most practices can fabricate a replacement from a new scan or impression within a few working days. If you have moved away from your original treating practice, any orthodontic or dental practice in Abingworth can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Post-Brace Care in Abingworth
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Abingworth
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abingworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abingworth is Tarring Dental - Worthing, about 8.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Worthing Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and The Admor Group (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abingworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abingworth, 14 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Worthing, 8.5 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Abingworth?
The nearest practice to Abingworth that lists retainers is Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry in Worthing, about 9.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Brighton Implant Clinic - Hove branch (9.2 miles) and Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology) (9.2 miles).
Is Abingworth a family area?
Around 19.9% of Abingworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What NHS area is Abingworth in for dental services?
Abingworth sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Abingworth rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Abingworth falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Abingworth compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Abingworth is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I whiten my teeth while wearing retainers?
Clear Essix retainers can double as whitening trays with dentist-supplied gel, and removable retainers are simply taken out during in-chair whitening. A fixed bonded wire doesn't prevent whitening of the front teeth, though the gel won't reach directly behind it. Your dentist can advise the best approach.
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.
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