Retainers in Chase at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Dental Arts Studio, Enfield, Enfield Town — 2.1 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Treehouse Dental, Highbury — 7.1 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | North Square Dental Practice, Edmonton — 4.6 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of 1,756 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 11 within 5 miles, 66 within 10, 327 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 123 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 Chase listing retainers
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Chase, 66 practices within 10 and 327 practices within 20. The closest is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, 1.5 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Dental Arts Studio, Enfield, 2.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Arts Studio, EnfieldEnfield Town | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (162 reviews) |
| Winchmore Hill Dental PracticeEnfield Town | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Barnet Smiles Dental CareBarnet | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (436 reviews) |
| Chingford Smile & Orthodontic StudioChingford | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (143 reviews) |
| Alluring Smiles Dental Practice & Smile DesignChingford | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (25 reviews) |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (418 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chase with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Enfield Town, 2.1 miles south-east; the next are Barnet (5.1 miles south-west) and Chingford (5.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Town | 2 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Barnet | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Chingford | 3 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Highams Park | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Hoddesdon | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Finchley | 1 | 6.4 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 Chase
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.0 from 189 reviews), 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North House Hoddesdon Dental & Aesthetic ClinicHoddesdon | 5.0 (189 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| FIRST Ortho - FIRST ImpressionsBuckhurst Hill | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Apolline DentalChingford | 4.9 (418 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Chase
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Dental Arts Studio, Enfield, Enfield Town (2.1 miles) | Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (3.1 miles); Barnet Smiles Dental Care (5.1 miles) | 11 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Treehouse Dental, Highbury (7.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | North Square Dental Practice, Edmonton (4.6 miles) | Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (5.6 miles); Apolline Dental (5.6 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Winchmore Hill Dental Practice, Enfield Town (3.1 miles) | Chingford Smile & Orthodontic Studio (5.6 miles); Apolline Dental (5.6 miles) | 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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Practices across Chase usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
How Long Is Retention?
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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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 Replacement and Emergency Care in Chase
Essix retainers need replacing every one to three years on average — heat from dishwashers, hot drinks or a hot car warps the plastic. Clean them with a soft brush and cold water, never abrasive toothpaste, and use cleaning tablets occasionally.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Chase matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in Chase
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Chase. ONS classifies Chase as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Chase sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.1% of Chase's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,756 residents in the neighbourhood around Chase, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Chase is better served than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Chase attend schools such as Wren Academy Enfield (0.9 miles) and Chace Community School (1.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Chase's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 55,209 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Chase sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chase is about 11 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. See local practice availability in Chase → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Chase to fall roughly 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 Chase can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Chase
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Chase is a milestone — but not the end of the process. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Chase
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Chase. Chase's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chase falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Chase's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,756 residents in the neighbourhood around Chase, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. Chase has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Families in Chase are served by secondary schools including Wren Academy Enfield (0.9 miles) and Chace Community School (1.7 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Chase's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 55,209 pupils, according to DfE figures. Chase falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chase is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 11 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Chase
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chase?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chase is ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ENFIELD, about 1.5 miles to the south. The next closest are New River Dental - Enfield (2.1 miles) and Dental Arts Studio, Enfield (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chase?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Chase, 66 practices within 10 miles and 327 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Chase?
The nearest practice to Chase that lists retainers is Dental Arts Studio, Enfield in Enfield Town, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchmore Hill Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and Barnet Smiles Dental Care (5.1 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Chase?
NHS dental commissioning in Chase falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
What towns are near Chase?
Oakwood, Goffs Oak, Highlands Village are within easy reach of Chase.
What kind of area is Chase?
By ONS classification, Chase falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many pupils are in Chase's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 107 schools and 55,209 pupils across Chase's Local Authority.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed (bonded) retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently to the back of your teeth — no effort required. A removable retainer (Essix or Hawley) is taken out for eating and cleaning but must be worn consistently. Many patients have both: a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable tray for overnight wear.
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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