Retainers in Buttsash at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton — 4.4 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 3.3 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of 1,814 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 10 within 5 miles, 27 within 10, 64 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,474 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 Buttsash listing retainers
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Buttsash, 27 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, 3.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Bedford Place Dentist, 4.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex Solent OrthodonticsNorth Baddesley | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buttsash with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Southampton, 4.4 miles north; the next are North Baddesley (9.1 miles north) and Fareham (9.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4 | 4.4 miles north |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 9.1 miles north |
| Fareham | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buttsash
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham (5.0 from 48 reviews), 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.9 (293 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Buttsash
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton (4.4 miles) | Hampshire Dentists (4.4 miles); Oakley Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (3.3 miles) | Bedford Place Dentist (4.4 miles); Smilemakers (4.5 miles) | 12 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Hampshire Dentists, Southampton (4.4 miles) | Oakley Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles); Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (5.7 miles) | 3 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Practices across Buttsash usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Buttsash
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Buttsash. Buttsash is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of Buttsash's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around Buttsash, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. Buttsash has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Buttsash are Noadswood School (1.0 miles) and Lift New Forest (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Buttsash sits among the less deprived areas of England. See local practice availability in Buttsash → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Buttsash 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 Buttsash can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Buttsash
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Buttsash matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
How Long Is Retention?
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.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
After Your Braces Come Off in Buttsash
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
De-bonding uses an instrument that carefully cracks the adhesive bond so brackets lift free without damaging the enamel underneath, then a rotating buff polishes off any leftover adhesive — the whole thing takes 10-20 minutes. Some mild sensitivity afterwards, as enamel that's been under a bracket meets air again, is normal and settles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Buttsash
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buttsash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buttsash is Ferry Dental Centre in Southampton, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard (3.3 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buttsash?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Buttsash, 27 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Buttsash?
The nearest practice to Buttsash that lists retainers is Bedford Place Dentist in Southampton, about 4.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hampshire Dentists (4.4 miles) and Oakley Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
Is Buttsash a family area?
Census data puts 17.1% of Buttsash's population at under 16.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Buttsash?
Buttsash sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Buttsash rural or urban?
ONS classifies Buttsash as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Buttsash compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Buttsash is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
If a bonded wire debonds from one tooth, get it repaired promptly — teeth can move quickly without the wire holding them. If the wire breaks entirely, treat it as an emergency appointment. Your orthodontist or any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace the wire. Do not leave a broken fixed retainer unaddressed.
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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