Retainers in Crownhill at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, Plymouth — 2.4 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Nuvo Dental Plymouth, Plymouth — 2.8 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth, Plymouth — under a mile; 5 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of 1,610 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 14 within 5 miles, 14 within 10, 18 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,383 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 Crownhill listing retainers
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Crownhill, 14 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, 0.8 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, 2.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (697 reviews) |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Clark House DentalPlymouth | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (45 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 25.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crownhill with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Plymouth, 2.4 miles south; the next are Saltash (2.5 miles west) and Cockington (25.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 4 | 2.4 miles south |
| Saltash | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Cockington | 1 | 25.1 miles east |
| Paignton | 1 | 25.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crownhill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence in Saltash (4.9 from 768 reviews), 2.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 4.9 (768 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| Nuvo Dental PlymouthPlymouth | 4.9 (697 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Smile Care Cosmetic CentrePlymouth | 4.9 (260 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre PlymouthPlymouth | 4.7 (52 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Crownhill
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (2.4 miles) | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (2.5 miles); Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.8 miles) | 5 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.8 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (under a mile) | Plymouth Orthodontics (2.2 miles); Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (2.5 miles) | 7 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth (2.4 miles) | Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.8 miles); Smile Care Cosmetic Centre (2.8 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Crownhill can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Crownhill
Not every practice near Crownhill offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Crownhill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crownhill falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 17.5% of Crownhill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,610 residents in Crownhill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crownhill is better served than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crownhill are served by secondary schools including Notre Dame RC School (0.2 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (0.7 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Crownhill's Local Authority has 103 schools educating 39,211 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Crownhill is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crownhill is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, under a mile away. See local practice availability in Crownhill → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Crownhill generally sit 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 Crownhill can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in Crownhill
Fixed (bonded) retainers are thin wires bonded behind the front teeth — usually the lower six, sometimes the upper too. They're permanent, invisible from the front, and need no daily effort, though they require careful cleaning with floss threaders to keep the gum 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 Crownhill now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Crownhill
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 Crownhill can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
After Your Braces Come Off in Crownhill
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Crownhill, protecting the result begins. 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.
Aftercare Services in Crownhill
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Crownhill. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Crownhill sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,610 residents in the neighbourhood around Crownhill, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Plymouth. Crownhill has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Crownhill attend schools such as Notre Dame RC School (0.2 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (0.7 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 39,211 pupils across Crownhill's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Crownhill close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crownhill is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, under a mile away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Crownhill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crownhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crownhill is Meavy Way Dental Practice in Plymouth, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Eilertsen Dental Care, Plymouth (0.8 miles) and Crownhill Dental Practice - Plymouth (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crownhill?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Crownhill, 14 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Crownhill?
The nearest practice to Crownhill that lists retainers is Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre Plymouth, about 2.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (2.5 miles) and Nuvo Dental Plymouth (2.8 miles).
How many families live in Crownhill?
Census data puts 17.5% of Crownhill's population at under 16.
How's children's dental health in Crownhill's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How many pupils are in Crownhill's Local Authority?
There are 103 schools and 39,211 pupils in Crownhill's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which NHS body covers Crownhill for dental care?
Crownhill sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How much does a replacement retainer cost?
Essix replacements typically run £80-£150 per arch, Hawley retainers £150-£250 but last longer, and rebonding a fixed wire is usually £50-£150. Prices vary by practice, so it's worth getting a quote locally.
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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