Retainers in Coalville at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | The Dental Suite - Leicester, Loughborough — 7.4 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville — 2 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,931 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 2 within 5 miles, 17 within 10, 119 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 26.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,423 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 Coalville listing retainers
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Coalville, 17 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 0.3 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is The Dental Suite - Leicester, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 7.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 10.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 11.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coalville with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Loughborough, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Quorndon (9.3 miles east) and Leicester (10.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 3 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Quorndon | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Leicester | 3 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Swadlincote | 1 | 11.6 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 Coalville
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 10.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Coalville
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | The Dental Suite - Leicester, Loughborough (7.4 miles) | Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (7.8 miles); Peacock Dental Spa (7.8 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville (2 miles) | Granby House Dental Practice (7.6 miles); Peacock Dental Spa (7.8 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Dental Suite - Leicester, Loughborough (7.4 miles) | Peacock Dental Spa (7.8 miles); Lux Dental Loughborough (9.3 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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Orthodontists in Coalville typically fit them the same day braces come off. People from Hugglescote, New Swannington and Donington le Heath regularly visit orthodontists in Coalville.
Retainer Options in Coalville
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 are clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 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 Coalville 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 Coalville
We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Coalville and the surrounding area. ONS classifies Coalville as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Coalville sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.8% of Coalville's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Coalville, 6.9% of the 1,931 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Coalville are served by secondary schools including The Newbridge School (0.3 miles) and The Castle Rock School (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Coalville's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coalville is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away. See local practice availability in Coalville → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from Hugglescote, New Swannington, and Donington le Heath regularly make use of Coalville's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Coalville 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 Coalville can usually provide replacement retainers.
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
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.
Post-Brace Care in Coalville
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Coalville. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment. People from Hugglescote, New Swannington and Donington le Heath regularly visit orthodontists in Coalville.
Aftercare Services in Coalville
There are 2 orthodontic practices in our database covering Coalville. Coalville — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 20.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,931 residents in the neighbourhood around Coalville, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Coalville are served by secondary schools including The Newbridge School (0.3 miles) and The Castle Rock School (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Coalville's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Coalville is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening. People from Hugglescote, New Swannington, and Donington le Heath regularly make use of Coalville's orthodontic practices for post-treatment retainer and whitening services.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Coalville
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coalville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coalville is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coalville?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Coalville, 17 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Coalville?
The nearest practice to Coalville that lists retainers is The Dental Suite - Leicester in Loughborough, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (7.8 miles) and Peacock Dental Spa (7.8 miles).
Which towns are close to Coalville?
Ellistown, Whitwick, Ravenstone are within easy reach of Coalville.
What is the population of Coalville?
Around 38,245 people live in Coalville.
How many families live in Coalville?
Around 20.8% of Coalville's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is Coalville compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Coalville is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I wear a retainer if I also have aligners?
After finishing aligner treatment, your last tray can serve as a temporary retainer while a permanent one is made — some clinicians instead supply Vivera retainers, made by Align Technology specifically for post-Invisalign retention.
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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