Retainers in Crossgate Moor at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — under a mile; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley — 10.5 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — under a mile; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of 1,778 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 4 within 5 miles, 10 within 10, 73 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 19% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,829 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 Crossgate Moor listing retainers
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Crossgate Moor, 10 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 0.6 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Durham Smile Clinic, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 10.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 11.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 13.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 13.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crossgate Moor with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Durham, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Bishop Auckland (8.5 miles south) and Lamesley (10.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 1 | 8.5 miles south |
| Lamesley | 1 | 10.5 miles north |
| High Etherley | 1 | 11.3 miles south-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2 | 13.4 miles north |
| Benwell | 1 | 13.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crossgate Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (5.0 from 28 reviews), 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 13.4 miles north |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.8 (138 reviews) | 13.8 miles north |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.6 (98 reviews) | 13.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Crossgate Moor
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Durham Smile Clinic (under a mile) | Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.5 miles); Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.5 miles) | 7 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley (10.5 miles) | Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (13.8 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Durham Smile Clinic (under a mile) | Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.5 miles); Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (10.5 miles) | 4 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.5 miles) | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.5 miles); The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (13.4 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.
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. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Crossgate Moor treatment result lasts.
Looking After Retainers in Crossgate Moor
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Crossgate Moor matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Types of Retainer Available in Crossgate Moor
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 look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of 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 Crossgate Moor 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 Crossgate Moor
Not every practice near Crossgate Moor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Crossgate Moor falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Crossgate Moor sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crossgate Moor, 7.6% of the 1,778 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Crossgate Moor has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Crossgate Moor are Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.1 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Crossgate Moor's Local Authority. Crossgate Moor 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 Crossgate Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away. See local practice availability in Crossgate Moor → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Crossgate Moor 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 Crossgate Moor can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Crossgate Moor
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Crossgate Moor. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Crossgate Moor
It's a common instinct to want whitening straight after de-bonding, but enamel is briefly more porous right after brackets come off and needs about 4 weeks to remineralise first. Professional whitening once that window has passed tends to give excellent results on newly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Crossgate Moor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crossgate Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crossgate Moor is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (0.7 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crossgate Moor?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Crossgate Moor, 10 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Crossgate Moor?
The nearest practice to Crossgate Moor that lists retainers is Durham Smile Clinic, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.5 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.5 miles).
How deprived is Crossgate Moor compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Crossgate Moor is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Crossgate Moor?
By ONS classification, Crossgate Moor falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Crossgate Moor well served by schools?
There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Crossgate Moor's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which towns are close to Crossgate Moor?
Littleburn, Framwellgate Moor, Neville's Cross ED are within easy reach of Crossgate Moor.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes — retainers are always needed after orthodontic treatment. Without them, teeth drift back toward their original positions. The speed of relapse varies between individuals, but no one is exempt from the need for 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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