Retainers in Ashmead Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 15.5 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9.1 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of 1,480 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 57 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 329 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 Ashmead Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Ashmead Green, 9 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.1 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is St.James Dental, 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 12.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 14.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 14.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 15.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashmead Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Quedgeley, 9.1 miles north; the next are Gloucester (11.2 miles north) and Stoke Gifford (14.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.1 miles north |
| Gloucester | 2 | 11.2 miles north |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.9 miles west |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 15.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashmead Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 14.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.9 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.8 (373 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Ashmead Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley (9.1 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.2 miles); Dr Naiz Khan (12 miles) | 6 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield (15.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | St.James Dental, Quedgeley (9.1 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.2 miles); Cotteswold House Dental Care (11.3 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud (6.1 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.2 miles); Cotteswold House Dental Care (11.3 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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Ashmead Green treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Ashmead Green
Not every practice near Ashmead Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Ashmead Green's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ashmead Green falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Ashmead Green's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,480 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashmead Green, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ashmead Green is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ashmead Green are Rednock School (1.2 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashmead Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ashmead Green is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Ashmead Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Ashmead Green typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Ashmead Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Ashmead Green
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 Ashmead Green can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Options in Ashmead Green
Fixed (bonded) retainers are thin wires bonded behind the front teeth — usually the lower six, sometimes the upper too. They're permanent, invisible from the front, and need no daily effort, though they require careful cleaning with floss threaders to keep the gum healthy.
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 classic removable retainer: robust, adjustable, and long-lived, with the only real downside being that the front wire is visible when in.
Many orthodontists in Ashmead Green now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Ashmead Green
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Ashmead Green
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ashmead Green. ONS classifies Ashmead Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Ashmead Green's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ashmead Green, 5.7% of the 1,480 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ashmead Green is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ashmead Green are Rednock School (1.2 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ashmead Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashmead Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Ashmead Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashmead Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashmead Green is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashmead Green?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Ashmead Green, 9 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Ashmead Green?
The nearest practice to Ashmead Green that lists retainers is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.2 miles) and Dr Naiz Khan (12.0 miles).
Which towns are close to Ashmead Green?
Nearby towns include Tickshill, Dursley, Cam.
What kind of area is Ashmead Green?
ONS classifies Ashmead Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in Ashmead Green's area?
Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Ashmead Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Ashmead Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct existing crookedness.
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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