Retainers in Burntwood Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | High Street Dental Practice, Burntwood — 1 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield — 3.4 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield — 3.4 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 2,035 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 19 within 5 miles, 55 within 10, 159 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,857 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 Burntwood Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Burntwood Green, 55 practices within 10 and 159 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, 1.0 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is High Street Dental Practice, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (435 reviews) |
| Asquith House Dental SurgeryLichfield | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (807 reviews) |
| Anchor Road Dental PracticeWalsall | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (55 reviews) |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burntwood Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Burntwood, 1.0 miles west; the next are Lichfield (3.4 miles east) and Walsall (5.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burntwood | 1 | 1.0 miles west |
| Lichfield | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
| Walsall | 3 | 5.3 miles south |
| Great Wyrley | 1 | 5.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Burntwood Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheslyn Hay Dental Practice in Great Wyrley (5.0 from 164 reviews), 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 4.9 (435 reviews) | 1.0 miles west |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Anchor Road Dental PracticeWalsall | 4.7 (55 reviews) | 5.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Burntwood Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | High Street Dental Practice, Burntwood (1 miles) | Asquith House Dental Surgery (3.4 miles); Anchor Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) | 6 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield (3.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield (3.4 miles) | JacMe Oral Care (3.5 miles); Dentaire (4.3 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery) (3.2 miles) | Birchwood Dental Practice (4.5 miles); Chris Bird Dental Care Ltd (4.9 miles) | 6 |
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 Burntwood Green typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Services in Burntwood Green
Not every practice near Burntwood Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Burntwood Green falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Burntwood Green sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.3% of Burntwood Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,035 residents in the neighbourhood around Burntwood Green, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Burntwood Green has more choice than 90% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Burntwood Green attend schools such as Chase Terrace Academy (0.7 miles) and Erasmus Darwin Academy (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Burntwood Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burntwood Green is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Burntwood Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Burntwood Green generally sit between £80 and £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 Burntwood Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Burntwood Green
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Burntwood Green can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Options in Burntwood Green
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 clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 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 Burntwood Green now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Post-Brace Care in Burntwood Green
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Burntwood Green is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Burntwood Green
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Burntwood Green. Burntwood Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Burntwood Green's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,035 residents in Burntwood Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Burntwood Green has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Burntwood Green are served by secondary schools including Chase Terrace Academy (0.7 miles) and Erasmus Darwin Academy (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Burntwood Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Burntwood Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 14 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 Burntwood Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burntwood Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burntwood Green is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Inspire Dental & Implant Centre (1.0 miles) and Inspire Dental Centre (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burntwood Green?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Burntwood Green, 55 practices within 10 miles and 159 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Burntwood Green?
The nearest practice to Burntwood Green that lists retainers is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 1.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Asquith House Dental Surgery (3.4 miles) and Anchor Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Burntwood Green?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Burntwood Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burntwood Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Burntwood Green?
Burntwood Green falls within Staffordshire.
Which towns are close to Burntwood Green?
Nearby towns include Gentleshaw, Windmill Bank, Edial.
How do I clean my retainer?
Rinse with cold water every time you take it out, and brush gently with a soft toothbrush — skip toothpaste, it's too abrasive. Cleaning tablets once or twice a week help with calculus, and hot water or the dishwasher are both off-limits.
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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