Retainers in Clive at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, Shrewsbury — 7.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5.5 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,439 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 11 within 10, 24 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 99 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 Clive listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clive; 11 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, 7.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 11.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 13.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 16.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clive with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Shrewsbury, 7.2 miles south; the next are Wellington (11.2 miles south-east) and Telford (11.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 2 | 7.2 miles south |
| Wellington | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Telford | 2 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 16.9 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Nantwich | 1 | 19.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clive
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 4.9 (153 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Clive
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles) | New Park House Dental Centre (7.5 miles); Smile Works Malinslee (11.2 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (5.5 miles) | Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles); St Johns Hill Dental (7.3 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles) | Smile Works Malinslee (11.2 miles); Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.9 miles) | 4 |
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. Practices across Clive usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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 Replacement and Emergency Care in Clive
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 Clive can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Clive
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Clive. By ONS classification, Clive falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Clive falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.7% of Clive's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,439 residents in Clive's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Clive has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Clive are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (3.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (5.4 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Clive's Local Authority. Clive falls in a less deprived area than most of England. See local practice availability in Clive → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Clive 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 Clive can usually provide replacement retainers.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Clive
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clive?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clive is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clive?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clive, 11 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Clive?
The nearest practice to Clive that lists retainers is Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre, about 7.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include New Park House Dental Centre (7.5 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (11.2 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Clive?
Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What is the population of Clive?
Clive has a population of around 530.
How deprived is Clive compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clive is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which NHS body covers Clive for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Clive falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct existing crookedness.
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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