Retainers in Burrow at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Inspired Dental Care, Exeter — 7.8 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth — 7.3 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of 2,304 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 15 within 10, 26 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 170 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 Burrow listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Burrow, 15 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, 4.3 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Inspired Dental Care, 7.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 7.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 10.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (561 reviews) |
| Exeter Orthodontic PracticeExeter | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burrow with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Exeter, 7.8 miles west; the next are Dawlish (10.7 miles south-west) and Cockington (19.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 5 | 7.8 miles west |
| Dawlish | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Cockington | 1 | 19.1 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 19.7 miles north |
| Paignton | 1 | 20.5 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 Burrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington (5.0 from 534 reviews), 19.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-west |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| Life Dental & WellbeingExeter | 4.9 (561 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 4.9 (353 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Burrow
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Inspired Dental Care, Exeter (7.8 miles) | Dental House Exeter (8.1 miles); Life Dental & Wellbeing (10 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd, Exmouth (7.3 miles) | Inspired Dental Care (7.8 miles); Dental 397 (8 miles) | 7 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton (4.3 miles) | Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (7.3 miles); Inspired Dental Care (7.8 miles) | 8 |
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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Burrow treatment result lasts.
Retainer Options in Burrow
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 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 use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Burrow now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
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.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Retainer Services in Burrow
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Burrow. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Burrow sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,304 residents in Burrow's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Burrow are Sidmouth College (3.4 miles) and The King's School (3.6 miles). Burrow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. See local practice availability in Burrow → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Burrow 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 Burrow can usually provide replacement retainers.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Burrow
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Burrow. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Burrow
Orthodontic practices in and around Burrow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Burrow is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Burrow falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 14.9% of Burrow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Burrow, 5.8% of the 2,304 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Burrow are Sidmouth College (3.4 miles) and The King's School (3.6 miles). Burrow's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Burrow
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burrow is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 4.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Devon Teeth straightening Clinic (6.9 miles) and The Whyte House Dental Group (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burrow?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Burrow, 15 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Burrow?
The nearest practice to Burrow that lists retainers is Inspired Dental Care in Exeter, about 7.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dental House Exeter (8.1 miles) and Life Dental & Wellbeing (10.0 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Burrow?
Burrow sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which towns are close to Burrow?
Nearby towns include Yettington, Wiggaton, Tipton Saint John.
How deprived is Burrow compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burrow is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Burrow?
Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
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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