Retainers in Burslem at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 1.3 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — under a mile; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 22.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,443 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 14 within 5 miles, 25 within 10, 55 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 48.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,378 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 Burslem listing retainers
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Burslem, 25 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem in Tunstall, 0.3 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Stoke Orthodontic Services, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.7 (237 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burslem with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Stoke-on-Trent, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (2.2 miles south) and Kidsgrove (3.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 5 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Kidsgrove | 1 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Sandbach | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Crewe | 1 | 10.3 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 Burslem
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 10.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 3.4 miles south |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Burslem
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent (1.3 miles) | Shelton Dental Centre (2 miles); Hanover Dental Practice (2.1 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall (under a mile) | Newcastle Dental & Implant Clinic (2 miles); Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (2.2 miles) | Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (2.2 miles); Grosvenor Dental Practice (3.4 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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Burslem treatment result lasts.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
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.
Types of Retainer Available in Burslem
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 Burslem 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 Burslem
Not every practice near Burslem offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Burslem is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Burslem. With 22.4% of residents under 16, Burslem has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Burslem, 6.9% of the 1,443 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Burslem is better served than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Burslem are served by secondary schools including Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent (0.8 miles) and Haywood Academy (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Burslem's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Burslem sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Burslem is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Burslem → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Burslem 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 Burslem can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Burslem
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Burslem, protecting the result begins. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Burslem
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burslem?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burslem is Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem in Tunstall, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Stoke Orthodontic Services (1.3 miles) and Stoneyfields Dental Practice (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burslem?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Burslem, 25 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Burslem?
The nearest practice to Burslem that lists retainers is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Shelton Dental Centre (2.0 miles) and Hanover Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How deprived is Burslem compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Burslem is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Burslem a family area?
Census data puts 22.4% of Burslem's population at under 16.
What towns are near Burslem?
Etruria, May Bank, Tunstall are within easy reach of Burslem.
How many pupils are in Burslem's Local Authority?
Burslem's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data).
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Contact an orthodontist as soon as possible to arrange a replacement. In the meantime, if you have an old retainer that still fits reasonably well, wear it to minimise movement. Most practices can make a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan or impression.
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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