Retainers in Cannon Street at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile; 17 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Invisiblebraces4U Islington, Islington — 2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 4.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.4% of 1,622 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 78 within 5 miles, 185 within 10, 380 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 83.2% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 984 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 Cannon Street listing retainers
On our practice register: 78 practices within 5 miles of Cannon Street, 185 practices within 10 and 380 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, 0.1 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Clear Braces Direct, 0.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 0.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (687 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cannon Street with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Islington, 0.1 miles north-west; the next are Barbican (0.6 miles north) and London (0.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 3 | 0.1 miles north-west |
| Barbican | 2 | 0.6 miles north |
| London | 3 | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Peckham | 1 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Holborn | 1 | 1.4 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 Cannon Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea (5.0 from 106 reviews), 2.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 0.6 miles north |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 0.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Cannon Street
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) | 17 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Invisiblebraces4U Islington (2 miles) | Bass Orthodontics (2.4 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican (under a mile) | The Brace (under a mile); London Orthodontic Clinic (1.4 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 9 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Practices across Cannon Street usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Looking After Retainers in Cannon Street
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 Cannon Street matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Types of Retainer Available in Cannon Street
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 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 Cannon Street 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 Cannon Street
Provision in Cannon Street varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Cannon Street is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Cannon Street has a smaller share of children than most areas — 4.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Cannon Street, 2.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 78 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cannon Street is better served than 99% of towns in England. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cannon Street are served by secondary schools including Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.6 miles) and London Nautical, City of London Academy (0.8 miles). 52 secondary schools are within three miles. Cannon Street's Local Authority has 6 schools educating 2,891 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Cannon Street is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cannon Street is under a mile from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. See local practice availability in Cannon Street → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Cannon Street 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 Cannon Street can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Cannon Street
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Cannon Street is a milestone — but not the end of the process. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
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 Cannon Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cannon Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cannon Street is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles) and NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cannon Street?
Our register has 78 practices within 5 miles of Cannon Street, 185 practices within 10 miles and 380 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Cannon Street?
The nearest practice to Cannon Street that lists retainers is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles) and Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.8 miles).
What county is Cannon Street in?
Cannon Street is in Greater London.
How many schools are in Cannon Street's area?
Cannon Street's Local Authority has 6 schools educating 2,891 pupils (DfE data).
What NHS area is Cannon Street in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Cannon Street?
ONS classifies Cannon Street as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How much does a replacement retainer cost?
Replacement Essix retainers typically cost £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers may cost £150–£250 and last longer. Fixed retainer repair (rebonding a wire) typically costs £50–£150. Costs vary by practice — contact your treating orthodontist or a local practice for a quote.
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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