Retainers in Coleman Street at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile; 17 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Invisiblebraces4U Islington, Islington — 1.3 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 6.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.1% of 1,385 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 74 within 5 miles, 188 within 10, 379 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 70.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,062 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 Coleman Street listing retainers
On our practice register: 74 practices within 5 miles of Coleman Street, 188 practices within 10 and 379 practices within 20. The closest is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, 0.2 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 0.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (214 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coleman Street with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Barbican, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are London (0.4 miles west) and Spitalfields (0.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barbican | 2 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| London | 5 | 0.4 miles west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.5 miles east |
| Islington | 3 | 0.6 miles south |
| Holborn | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.4 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 Coleman Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is e-LINE Orthodontics in London (5.0 from 88 reviews), 2.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| Origin OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 1.3 miles west |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 0.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Coleman Street
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican (under a mile) | Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 17 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Invisiblebraces4U Islington (1.3 miles) | Bass Orthodontics (2.4 miles); Ortho London (2.5 miles) | 3 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican (under a mile) | The Brace (under a mile); London Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) | 7 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican (under a mile) | The Brace (under a mile); Clear Braces Direct (under a mile) | 8 |
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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Coleman Street can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Types of Retainer Available in Coleman Street
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
Essix retainers are the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three 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 Coleman Street 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 Coleman Street
Provision in Coleman Street varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Coleman Street is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. Coleman Street has a smaller share of children than most areas — 6.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 2.1% of the 1,385 residents in Coleman Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 73 orthodontic practices within five miles, Coleman Street is better served than 99% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Coleman Street attend schools such as Central Foundation Boys' School (0.4 miles) and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (1.0 miles). 56 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 6 schools and 2,891 pupils across Coleman Street's Local Authority. Coleman Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coleman Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away. See local practice availability in Coleman Street → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Coleman Street 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 Coleman Street can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
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.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Coleman Street
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Coleman Street is a milestone — but not the end of the process. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Routine 6-monthly dental check-ups remain important after orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will check fixed retainer integrity, gum health around bonded wires, removable retainer fit, and early signs of tooth movement. Contact your orthodontist promptly if: your removable retainer no longer fits easily, a fixed retainer wire appears to have moved, or you notice teeth changing position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Coleman Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coleman Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coleman Street is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.4 miles) and The Brace (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coleman Street?
Our register has 74 practices within 5 miles of Coleman Street, 188 practices within 10 miles and 379 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Coleman Street?
The nearest practice to Coleman Street that lists retainers is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.4 miles) and The Brace (0.5 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Coleman Street?
Regionally, 31% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Coleman Street compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Coleman Street is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Coleman Street?
Cheap, Bank, Bunhill are within easy reach of Coleman Street.
Which NHS body covers Coleman Street for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board.
Can I wear a retainer if I also have aligners?
If you completed aligner treatment, your final aligner tray can act as a temporary retainer while a permanent retainer is made. Your clinician may also supply Vivera retainers (made by Align Technology) which are designed 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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