Retainers in Bevington at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 7.7 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 12.3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 9.5 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of 2,024 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 49 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 | 3.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 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 Bevington listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bevington; 5 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.7 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 12.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 14.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 14.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bevington with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Chepstow, 7.7 miles west; the next are Stoke Gifford (9.5 miles south) and Mangotsfield (12.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
| Bristol | 4 | 14.1 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 14.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bevington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 4.9 (110 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Bevington
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Smile Solution Chepstow (7.7 miles) | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.5 miles); Teodora Todorova (12.3 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield (12.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton (9.5 miles) | Charlton Dental Bristol (10.2 miles); The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (13.1 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford (9.5 miles) | Teodora Todorova (12.3 miles); The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (13.1 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Orthodontists in Bevington typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Types of Retainer Available in Bevington
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 traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Bevington 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 Bevington
Practices serving Bevington differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Bevington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Bevington's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,024 residents in the neighbourhood around Bevington, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Bevington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Bevington are SGS Berkeley Green UTC (1.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bevington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bevington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away. See local practice availability in Bevington → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Bevington 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 Bevington can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
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.
Post-Brace Care in Bevington
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Bevington, protecting the result begins. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Bevington
It's a common instinct to want whitening straight after de-bonding, but enamel is briefly more porous right after brackets come off and needs about 4 weeks to remineralise first. Professional whitening once that window has passed tends to give excellent results on newly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Bevington
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bevington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bevington is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Frampton Dental Surgery (9.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bevington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bevington, 5 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 7.7 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Bevington?
The nearest practice to Bevington that lists retainers is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.5 miles) and Teodora Todorova (12.3 miles).
How's children's dental health in Bevington's area?
Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What towns are near Bevington?
Hystfield, Rockhampton, Berkeley are within easy reach of Bevington.
What kind of area is Bevington?
ONS classifies Bevington as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Is Bevington a family area?
Around 15.5% of Bevington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Are retainers uncomfortable to wear?
Most people adjust within a few days. Removable retainers may feel tight when first worn or after a gap in wear — a sign they're doing their job. A fixed wire is quickly forgotten once the tongue gets used to it. Any persistent rubbing or sore spot should be checked by your orthodontist.
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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