Retainers in Clifford at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 16.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 16.6 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of 1,525 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 9 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 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 Clifford listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clifford; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 16.5 miles east. The nearest listing retainers is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, 16.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 17.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 28.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clifford with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Hereford, 16.6 miles east; the next are Pontypool (28.6 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clifford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford (4.9 from 146 reviews), 17.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Clifford
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford (16.6 miles) | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.2 miles); Lodge Dental (28.6 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford (16.6 miles) | Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (16.8 miles); Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.2 miles) | 4 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (17.2 miles) | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (26.1 miles); Lodge Dental (28.6 miles) | 1 |
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 Clifford can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Clifford
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Clifford can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
How Long Is Retention?
Modern practice is lifelong retention for removable retainers — daily wear at first, easing to nights only long-term. Stopping entirely, even years later, remains the commonest cause of teeth drifting back.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Retainer Services in Clifford
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clifford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Clifford falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Clifford sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Clifford's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Clifford, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clifford; the nearest is about 17 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Clifford's Local Authority. Clifford sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Clifford → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Clifford 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 Clifford can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in Clifford
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Clifford. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Clifford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Clifford. Clifford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Clifford sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,525 residents in Clifford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Clifford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Clifford's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Clifford sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Clifford
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clifford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clifford is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 16.5 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clifford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clifford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.5 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Clifford?
The nearest practice to Clifford that lists retainers is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.2 miles) and Lodge Dental (28.6 miles).
What county is Clifford in?
Clifford is in Herefordshire.
How deprived is Clifford compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clifford is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Clifford's Local Authority?
There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Clifford's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
How many families live in Clifford?
16.1% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
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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