Retainers in Auberrow at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 4.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 4.3 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of 1,777 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 9 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 13 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 | 6.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 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 Auberrow listing retainers
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Auberrow, 9 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 4.3 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, 4.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 17.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 27.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Auberrow with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Hereford, 4.3 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (17.5 miles east) and Gloucester (27.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 2 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 1 | 17.5 miles east |
| Gloucester | 1 | 27.7 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 Auberrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Auberrow
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (4.3 miles) | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (4.9 miles); Buckingham House Dental Surgery (17.5 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (4.3 miles) | Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (4.6 miles); The Dentist @ Tupsley (4.8 miles) | 5 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (4.3 miles) | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (21.4 miles); Ceroplast (22 miles) | 1 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Practices across Auberrow usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Auberrow
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 Auberrow 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.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
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 Auberrow
Not every practice near Auberrow offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Auberrow as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Auberrow sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Auberrow's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Auberrow, 5.5% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Auberrow is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Auberrow are Whitecross Hereford (3.7 miles) and Aylestone School (4.3 miles). Auberrow's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Auberrow sits among the less deprived areas of England. See local practice availability in Auberrow → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Auberrow 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 Auberrow can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Auberrow
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Auberrow 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. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Auberrow
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Auberrow. Auberrow — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.5% of Auberrow's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,777 residents in Auberrow's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Auberrow is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Auberrow are served by secondary schools including Whitecross Hereford (3.7 miles) and Aylestone School (4.3 miles). Auberrow's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Auberrow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Auberrow
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Auberrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Auberrow is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (4.5 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Auberrow?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Auberrow, 9 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Auberrow?
The nearest practice to Auberrow that lists retainers is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (4.9 miles) and Buckingham House Dental Surgery (17.5 miles).
Which county covers Auberrow?
Auberrow is in Herefordshire.
Which towns are close to Auberrow?
Nearby towns include Elton's Marsh, Upper Wellington, Wellington Marsh.
How many families live in Auberrow?
Census data puts 15.5% of Auberrow's population at under 16.
How many pupils are in Auberrow's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Auberrow's Local Authority.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
A wire debonded from even one tooth needs prompt repair — movement can start quickly without it. A fully broken wire is worth an emergency appointment; any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace it, so don't leave it unaddressed.
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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