Retainers in All Saints at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 14.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 14.7 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of 1,125 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 12 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 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 All Saints listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of All Saints; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.6 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Confident Orthodontics, 14.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 15.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 23.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 23.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 24.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to All Saints with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Taunton, 14.7 miles north; the next are Langford Budville (15.9 miles north-west) and Yeovil (17.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 1 | 14.7 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 1 | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 2 | 23.2 miles west |
| Dorchester | 1 | 24.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of All Saints
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 14.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 14.7 miles north |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near All Saints
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton (14.7 miles) | Wellington Dental Practice (15.9 miles); Smile Dental Laboratory (17.5 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton (14.7 miles) | Smile Dental Laboratory (17.5 miles); Inspired Dental Care (23.2 miles) | 2 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville (15.9 miles) | Smile Dental Laboratory (17.5 miles); Ashbury Dental Care (19 miles) | 3 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your All Saints treatment result lasts.
How Long Is Retention?
Guidance has shifted in recent years: removable retainers are now recommended indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only, then several nights a week for life. The old 'stop after two years' advice caused many relapses.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Retainer Services in All Saints
There's no orthodontist on record in All Saints itself; the nearest dentist, One Smile Dental, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. All Saints's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in All Saints falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, All Saints skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,125 residents in All Saints's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. People in All Saints usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in All Saints are served by secondary schools including Axe Valley Academy (1.9 miles) and Holyrood Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. All Saints falls in a less deprived area than most of England. See local practice availability in All Saints → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in All Saints 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 All Saints can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in All Saints
Essix retainers need replacing every one to three years on average — heat from dishwashers, hot drinks or a hot car warps the plastic. Clean them with a soft brush and cold water, never abrasive toothpaste, and use cleaning tablets occasionally.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in All Saints promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
Orthodontic Aftercare in All Saints
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in All Saints. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in All Saints
All Saints has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — One Smile Dental — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, All Saints is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. All Saints sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, All Saints skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,125 residents in the neighbourhood around All Saints, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of All Saints; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to All Saints are Axe Valley Academy (1.9 miles) and Holyrood Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, All Saints sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in All Saints
Where is the nearest orthodontist to All Saints?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to All Saints is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (14.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near All Saints?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of All Saints, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 9.6 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near All Saints?
The nearest practice to All Saints that lists retainers is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 14.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Wellington Dental Practice (15.9 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (17.5 miles).
Is All Saints rural or urban?
By ONS classification, All Saints falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Is there a dentist near All Saints?
No orthodontic practice covers All Saints directly — the nearest dentist, One Smile Dental, is about 5 miles away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
How deprived is All Saints compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, All Saints is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near All Saints?
Nearby towns include Membury, Tytherleigh, Smallridge.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth begin to drift back toward their original positions without retainer support. The speed of drift varies — some patients see movement within weeks, others take months. If your removable retainer stops fitting, do not force it in. Contact your orthodontist for assessment — early intervention is far less costly than waiting.
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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