Retainers in Balsall Street at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Beyond Dental Cheltenham, Solihull — 4.9 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Spencer Road Dental Surgery, Coventry — 6.4 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Orthodontic Excellence, Solihull — 4.2 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,655 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 5 within 5 miles, 58 within 10, 167 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 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 Balsall Street listing retainers
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Balsall Street, 58 practices within 10 and 167 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, 4.2 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Beyond Dental Cheltenham, 4.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 4.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
| Spencer Road Dental SurgeryCoventry | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Face Dental PracticeCoventry | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (117 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Balsall Street with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Solihull, 4.9 miles west; the next are Shirley (5.9 miles west) and Coventry (6.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 2 | 4.9 miles west |
| Shirley | 1 | 5.9 miles west |
| Coventry | 3 | 6.4 miles east |
| Acocks Green | 3 | 7.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Balsall Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Leamington Road Dental Practice in Coventry (4.9 from 250 reviews), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington Road Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Spencer Road Dental SurgeryCoventry | 4.9 (182 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Face Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.9 (117 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 4.8 (240 reviews) | 4.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Balsall Street
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Beyond Dental Cheltenham, Solihull (4.9 miles) | Orthodontics For You (5.6 miles); Solihull Orthodontic Centre (5.9 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Spencer Road Dental Surgery, Coventry (6.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Orthodontic Excellence, Solihull (4.2 miles) | Designer Smiles - Solihull (4.8 miles); Eternal Smiles Dental Centre (5 miles) | 13 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Smile Concepts, Solihull (5.1 miles) | Spencer Road Dental Surgery (6.4 miles); Styvechale Dental Care (6.6 miles) | 9 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Any orthodontic practice in Balsall Street can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Balsall Street?
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 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 Balsall Street now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Services in Balsall Street
Orthodontic practices in and around Balsall Street vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Balsall Street sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Balsall Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,655 residents in the neighbourhood around Balsall Street, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Balsall Street is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Balsall Street attend schools such as Heart of England School (1.0 miles) and Arden (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 41,070 pupils across Balsall Street's Local Authority. Balsall Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Balsall Street is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 12 miles away. See local practice availability in Balsall Street → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Balsall Street 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 Balsall Street can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Balsall Street
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Balsall Street can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Post-Brace Care in Balsall Street
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Balsall Street. 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.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Balsall Street
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 Balsall Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Balsall Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Balsall Street is Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 4.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Designer Smiles - Solihull (4.8 miles) and Beyond Dental Cheltenham (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Balsall Street?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Balsall Street, 58 practices within 10 miles and 167 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Balsall Street?
The nearest practice to Balsall Street that lists retainers is Beyond Dental Cheltenham in Solihull, about 4.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Orthodontics For You (5.6 miles) and Solihull Orthodontic Centre (5.9 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Balsall Street?
OHID figures for this ICB show 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Balsall Street well served by schools?
There are 89 schools and 41,070 pupils in Balsall Street's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which county covers Balsall Street?
Balsall Street falls within Solihull.
What towns are near Balsall Street?
Barston, Walsal End, Balsall Common are within easy reach of Balsall Street.
Can I whiten my teeth while wearing retainers?
Yes — clear Essix retainers can even double as whitening trays with the right gel, and removable ones simply come out for in-chair whitening. A fixed wire doesn't block whitening the front teeth either, though gel won't reach directly behind it.
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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