Retainers in Cross Ways at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath — 7.4 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 6.5 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of 1,700 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 28 within 10, 61 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% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 111 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 Cross Ways listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cross Ways; 28 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 6.4 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Circus Orthodontics, 7.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 9.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross Ways with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bath, 7.4 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (9.1 miles north).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Ways
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 9.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 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 Cross Ways
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath (7.4 miles) | Dr G Edwards (7.4 miles); Church Road Dental Practice (9.1 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Chelsea Road Dental, Bath (6.5 miles) | Aquae Sulis Dental (6.5 miles); Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (7.4 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Circus Dental, Bath (7.4 miles) | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (9.6 miles); Clifton Orthodontics (9.6 miles) | 6 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Practices across Cross Ways usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Cross Ways
Orthodontic practices in and around Cross Ways vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Cross Ways is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Cross Ways's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,700 residents in Cross Ways's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Cross Ways has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Cross Ways attend schools such as Somervale Secondary School (3.3 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (3.7 miles). Cross Ways's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Cross Ways's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cross Ways is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away. See local practice availability in Cross Ways → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Cross Ways to fall roughly between £80 and £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 Cross Ways can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Cross Ways
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Cross Ways can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Types of Retainer Available in Cross Ways
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 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 Cross Ways now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
After Your Braces Come Off in Cross Ways
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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
De-bonding uses an instrument that carefully cracks the adhesive bond so brackets lift free without damaging the enamel underneath, then a rotating buff polishes off any leftover adhesive — the whole thing takes 10-20 minutes. Some mild sensitivity afterwards, as enamel that's been under a bracket meets air again, is normal and settles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Cross Ways
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Ways?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Ways is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chelsea Road Dental (6.5 miles) and Aquae Sulis Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Ways?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cross Ways, 28 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 6.4 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Cross Ways?
The nearest practice to Cross Ways that lists retainers is Circus Orthodontics in Bath, about 7.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr G Edwards (7.4 miles) and Church Road Dental Practice (9.1 miles).
Which NHS body covers Cross Ways for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Cross Ways compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Cross Ways is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Cross Ways a family area?
Around 16.2% of Cross Ways's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Is Cross Ways rural or urban?
ONS classifies Cross Ways as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How much does a replacement retainer cost?
Replacement Essix retainers typically cost £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers may cost £150–£250 and last longer. Fixed retainer repair (rebonding a wire) typically costs £50–£150. Costs vary by practice — contact your treating orthodontist or a local practice for a quote.
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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