Retainers in Ashton Watering at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 4 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 10.1 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 4 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 1,485 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 23 within 10, 60 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 | 4.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 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 Ashton Watering listing retainers
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Ashton Watering, 23 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 4.0 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Clifton Dental Studio, 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashton Watering with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bristol, 4.0 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (4.7 miles north) and Stoke Gifford (9.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 8 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashton Watering
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Ashton Watering
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol (4 miles) | Dr Nik Gogna (4 miles); Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (4.1 miles) | 12 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield (10.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4 miles) | Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (4.1 miles); The Bristol Dental Practice (4.3 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4 miles) | Clifton Orthodontics (4 miles); Dr Nik Gogna (4 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.
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. Any orthodontic practice in Ashton Watering can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Ashton Watering?
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 use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Ashton Watering now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
Retainer Services in Ashton Watering
There's no orthodontist on record in Ashton Watering itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Ashton Watering is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ashton Watering falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.7% of Ashton Watering's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ashton Watering, 7.7% of the 1,485 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ashton Watering has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ashton Watering are served by secondary schools including Ashton Park School (2.6 miles) and Backwell School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Ashton Watering's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Ashton Watering among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashton Watering is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away. See local practice availability in Ashton Watering → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Ashton Watering usually ranges from £80 to £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 Ashton Watering can usually provide replacement retainers.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Ashton Watering
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Ashton Watering is a milestone — but not the end of the process. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Ashton Watering
No orthodontic practice covers Ashton Watering directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Ashton Watering as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ashton Watering falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Ashton Watering's under-16 share sits at 20.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,485 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashton Watering, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ashton Watering is better served than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ashton Watering are Ashton Park School (2.6 miles) and Backwell School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Ashton Watering's Local Authority. Ashton Watering falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashton Watering is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 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 Ashton Watering
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashton Watering?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashton Watering is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Dental Studio (4.0 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashton Watering?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Ashton Watering, 23 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Ashton Watering?
The nearest practice to Ashton Watering that lists retainers is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr Nik Gogna (4.0 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (4.1 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Ashton Watering?
Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What county is Ashton Watering in?
Ashton Watering is in North Somerset.
Is Ashton Watering well served by schools?
There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Ashton Watering's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
What towns are near Ashton Watering?
Abbots Leigh, Failand, Long Ashton are within easy reach of Ashton Watering.
Can I get retainers if my teeth have already shifted?
For minor shifting, a new retainer made to your current position will stop further movement. For significant shift, a short retreatment course with aligners or braces may come first — an orthodontist assessment will confirm which applies.
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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