Retainers in Broughton Astley at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby — 4.9 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Leicester — 7 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Holywell House, Hinckley — 5.9 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of 1,674 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 34 within 10, 80 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,172 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 Broughton Astley listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Broughton Astley, 34 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, 4.9 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, 4.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (333 reviews) |
| Holywell HouseHinckley | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| Hallcross Dental PracticeWigston Magna | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (374 reviews) |
| Natural Smiles CorbyWigston Magna | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
| House of Dental Station RoadHinckley | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,375 reviews) |
| Knighton Dental & Cosmetic ClinicLeicester | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (725 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broughton Astley with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Blaby, 4.9 miles north-east; the next are Hinckley (5.9 miles west) and Wigston Magna (6.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby | 1 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Hinckley | 2 | 5.9 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 2 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Leicester | 8 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Evington | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Bedworth | 1 | 9.4 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 Broughton Astley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 7.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.9 (409 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Broughton Astley
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby (4.9 miles) | Holywell House (5.9 miles); Hallcross Dental Practice (6 miles) | 15 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Leicester (7 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Holywell House, Hinckley (5.9 miles) | Natural Smiles Corby (6.4 miles); House of Dental Station Road (6.5 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby (4.9 miles) | Hallcross Dental Practice (6 miles); Natural Smiles Corby (6.4 miles) | 14 |
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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Broughton Astley treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Broughton Astley
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20.4% of Broughton Astley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,674 residents in the neighbourhood around Broughton Astley, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Broughton Astley are Thomas Estley Community College (0.1 miles) and Countesthorpe Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broughton Astley'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 Broughton Astley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away. See local practice availability in Broughton Astley → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Broughton Astley 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 Broughton Astley can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Broughton Astley
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Broughton Astley 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.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Broughton Astley?
Fixed (bonded) retainers sit permanently behind the front teeth as a discreet bonded wire, holding the result with zero patient effort. The trade-off is cleaning: floss threaders or interdental brushes are needed to keep the area healthy.
Essix retainers are the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three 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 Broughton Astley 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 Broughton Astley
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Broughton Astley. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Broughton Astley
Practices serving Broughton Astley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broughton Astley sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.4% of Broughton Astley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,674 residents in Broughton Astley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Broughton Astley are Thomas Estley Community College (0.1 miles) and Countesthorpe Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broughton Astley'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 Broughton Astley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Broughton Astley
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broughton Astley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broughton Astley is The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, about 4.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Windsor Street Dental Burbage (5.4 miles) and Carlton House Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broughton Astley?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Broughton Astley, 34 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Broughton Astley?
The nearest practice to Broughton Astley that lists retainers is The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, about 4.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Holywell House (5.9 miles) and Hallcross Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
What NHS area is Broughton Astley in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Broughton Astley falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
How big is Broughton Astley?
Around 8,940 people live in Broughton Astley.
What county is Broughton Astley in?
Broughton Astley falls within Leicestershire.
How deprived is Broughton Astley compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Broughton Astley is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently behind the teeth, needing no daily effort. A removable one (Essix or Hawley) comes out for eating and cleaning but has to be worn consistently. Plenty of patients get both — a fixed wire plus a removable night tray.
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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