Retainers in Butterrow at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7.3 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7.3 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,031 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 8 within 5 miles, 17 within 10, 46 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 547 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 Butterrow listing retainers
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Butterrow, 17 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 1.0 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is St.James Dental, 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Butterrow with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Quedgeley, 7.3 miles north-west; the next are Gloucester (8.4 miles north) and Cheltenham (13.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 2 | 8.4 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Butterrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 9.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.8 (373 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Butterrow
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley (7.3 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.4 miles); Dr Naiz Khan (9.2 miles) | 4 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | St.James Dental, Quedgeley (7.3 miles) | Cotteswold House Dental Care (8.1 miles); The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.4 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud (1.1 miles) | Cotteswold House Dental Care (8.1 miles); The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.4 miles) | 5 |
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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Butterrow can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Butterrow
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Butterrow can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Retainer Services in Butterrow
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Butterrow. Butterrow is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Butterrow's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,031 residents in Butterrow's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Butterrow has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Butterrow attend schools such as Stroud High School (1.5 miles) and Marling School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Butterrow sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Butterrow is about 25 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Butterrow → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Butterrow 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 Butterrow can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Butterrow
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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.
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 Butterrow
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Butterrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Butterrow is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Rowcroft Dental Centre (1.1 miles) and Brockley House Dental (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Butterrow?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Butterrow, 17 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Butterrow?
The nearest practice to Butterrow that lists retainers is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.4 miles) and Dr Naiz Khan (9.2 miles).
What towns are near Butterrow?
Nearby towns include Lightpill, Houndscroft, Rooksmoor.
What NHS area is Butterrow in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Is Butterrow a family area?
Around 16.2% of Butterrow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Which county covers Butterrow?
Butterrow is in Gloucestershire.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct existing crookedness.
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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