Retainers in Airfield Industrial Estate at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern — 10.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 14.9 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 8.9 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of 2,134 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 44 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,858 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 Airfield Industrial Estate listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Airfield Industrial Estate; 1 practice within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 8.9 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, 10.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 10.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Airfield Industrial Estate with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Findern, 10.3 miles south-east; the next are Derby (11.1 miles south-east) and Burton upon Trent (14.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Findern | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Derby | 5 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Burton upon Trent | 2 | 14.9 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Swadlincote | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Airfield Industrial Estate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Swadlincote (4.9 from 352 reviews), 15.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 4.9 (139 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Airfield Industrial Estate
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern (10.3 miles) | Ashbourne Road Dental (11.1 miles); Cavendish Dental Practice (12.3 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (14.9 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington (8.9 miles) | Ashbourne Road Dental (11.1 miles); Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (11.6 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern (10.3 miles) | Cavendish Dental Practice (12.3 miles); Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston (14.3 miles) | 8 |
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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Any orthodontic practice in Airfield Industrial Estate can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Airfield Industrial Estate
There's no orthodontist on record in Airfield Industrial Estate itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Airfield Industrial Estate falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 21.2% of Airfield Industrial Estate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,134 residents in Airfield Industrial Estate's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Airfield Industrial Estate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Airfield Industrial Estate are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Airfield Industrial Estate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Airfield Industrial Estate is about 27 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. See local practice availability in Airfield Industrial Estate → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Airfield Industrial Estate 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 Airfield Industrial Estate can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Airfield Industrial Estate
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 Airfield Industrial Estate can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Options in Airfield Industrial Estate
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
Essix retainers look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of years.
Hawley retainers are the traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Airfield Industrial Estate now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Post-Brace Care in Airfield Industrial Estate
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Airfield Industrial Estate, protecting the result begins. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Airfield Industrial Estate
Many patients want to whiten their teeth immediately after braces come off. Wait at least 4 weeks before starting whitening — enamel is temporarily more porous after de-bonding and needs time to remineralise. Professional whitening after this period produces excellent results on freshly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Airfield Industrial Estate
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Airfield Industrial Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Airfield Industrial Estate is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (10.3 miles) and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Airfield Industrial Estate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Airfield Industrial Estate, 1 practice within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 8.9 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Airfield Industrial Estate?
The nearest practice to Airfield Industrial Estate that lists retainers is No1 The Orthodontic Specialists in Findern, about 10.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashbourne Road Dental (11.1 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (12.3 miles).
Which towns are close to Airfield Industrial Estate?
Edlaston, Osmaston, Okeover are within easy reach of Airfield Industrial Estate.
What county is Airfield Industrial Estate in?
Airfield Industrial Estate falls within Derbyshire.
Does Airfield Industrial Estate have a dental practice?
Airfield Industrial Estate has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Bupa Dental Care is about 9 miles away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
What NHS area is Airfield Industrial Estate in for dental services?
Airfield Industrial Estate sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Can I get retainers if my teeth have already shifted?
If teeth have shifted slightly, a new set of retainers made to your current tooth position will hold further movement. If the shift is significant, a short course of retreatment (aligners or braces) may be recommended first. An orthodontist assessment will determine 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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