Retainers in Chorleywood Bottom at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Rickmansworth Orthodontics, Rickmansworth — 1.7 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Cassio Road Dental Practice, Watford — 5 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre, Gerrards Cross — 4.4 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of 1,284 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 13 within 5 miles, 53 within 10, 280 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,143 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 Chorleywood Bottom listing retainers
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Chorleywood Bottom, 53 practices within 10 and 280 practices within 20. The closest is Rickmansworth Orthodontics, 1.7 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Rickmansworth Orthodontics, 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (24 reviews) |
| Cassio Road Dental PracticeWatford | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (662 reviews) |
| Dr Korosh MajidiWatford | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Skin & Smiles – Dentist in WatfordWatford | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (84 reviews) |
| Precision SmilesNorthwood Hills | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (309 reviews) |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (199 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chorleywood Bottom with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Rickmansworth, 1.7 miles south-east; the next are Watford (5.0 miles east) and Northwood Hills (5.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth | 1 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Watford | 3 | 5.0 miles east |
| Northwood Hills | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Ruislip | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Hemel Hempstead | 1 | 6.9 miles north |
| Pinner | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chorleywood Bottom
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is West House Dental in Pinner (5.0 from 259 reviews), 7.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West House DentalPinner | 5.0 (259 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Oaks Dental RuislipRuislip | 4.9 (199 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Precision SmilesNorthwood Hills | 4.8 (309 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Rickmansworth OrthodonticsRickmansworth | 4.8 (24 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Chorleywood Bottom
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Rickmansworth Orthodontics (1.7 miles) | Cassio Road Dental Practice (5 miles); Dr Korosh Majidi (5 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Cassio Road Dental Practice, Watford (5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Gerrards Cross Specialist Orthodontic Centre (4.4 miles) | Cassio Road Dental Practice (5 miles); Watford Orthodontics (5.2 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Orthodontic Specialist- Prevention Focused Center of Excellence, Amersham (4.3 miles) | Cassio Road Dental Practice (5 miles); Dr Korosh Majidi (5 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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Chorleywood Bottom can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Options in Chorleywood Bottom
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 traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Chorleywood Bottom now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Looking After Retainers in Chorleywood Bottom
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Chorleywood Bottom promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
Retainer Services in Chorleywood Bottom
Orthodontic practices in and around Chorleywood Bottom vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Chorleywood Bottom sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,284 residents in the neighbourhood around Chorleywood Bottom, 11.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Chorleywood Bottom has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Families in Chorleywood Bottom are served by secondary schools including St Clement Danes School (1.0 miles) and The Reach Free School (1.5 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Chorleywood Bottom sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chorleywood Bottom is about 19 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. See local practice availability in Chorleywood Bottom → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Chorleywood Bottom usually ranges from £80 to £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 Chorleywood Bottom can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Chorleywood Bottom
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Chorleywood Bottom is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. 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 Chorleywood Bottom
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chorleywood Bottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chorleywood Bottom is Rickmansworth Orthodontics, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are RICKMANSWORTH ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE LTD (1.8 miles) and BELUR ORTHODONTICS (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chorleywood Bottom?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Chorleywood Bottom, 53 practices within 10 miles and 280 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Chorleywood Bottom?
The nearest practice to Chorleywood Bottom that lists retainers is Rickmansworth Orthodontics, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cassio Road Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Dr Korosh Majidi (5.0 miles).
Is Chorleywood Bottom a family area?
20.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Chorleywood Bottom?
NHS dental commissioning in Chorleywood Bottom falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Chorleywood Bottom?
ONS classifies Chorleywood Bottom as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Chorleywood Bottom compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Chorleywood Bottom is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
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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