Retainers in Double Hill at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath — 5.6 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 5.2 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,160 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 20 within 10, 57 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 | 5.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 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 Double Hill listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Double Hill; 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, 5.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Circus Orthodontics, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Double Hill with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bath, 5.6 miles north; the next are Frome (6.6 miles south-east) and Trowbridge (8.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 2 | 5.6 miles north |
| Frome | 2 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Bristol | 3 | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 1 | 12.6 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 Double Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bristol Dental Practice (4.9 from 689 reviews), 12.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 5.6 miles north |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 4.8 (166 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Double Hill
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath (5.6 miles) | Dr G Edwards (5.6 miles); Welshmill Dental Practice (6.6 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath (5.2 miles) | Chelsea Road Dental (5.3 miles); Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (5.6 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Circus Dental, Bath (5.6 miles) | Southwest Dental Laboratory (7.2 miles); Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (12.1 miles) | 3 |
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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Practices across Double Hill usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Types of Retainer Available in Double Hill
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 Double Hill 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 Double Hill
Orthodontic practices in and around Double Hill vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Double Hill falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Double Hill. 15.3% of Double Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,160 residents in the neighbourhood around Double Hill, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Double Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Double Hill are served by secondary schools including Writhlington School (1.8 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Double Hill's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Double Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Double Hill is about 13 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Double Hill → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Double Hill 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 Double Hill can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
Guidance has shifted in recent years: removable retainers are now recommended indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only, then several nights a week for life. The old 'stop after two years' advice caused many relapses.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
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.
After Your Braces Come Off in Double Hill
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Double Hill, protecting the result begins. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. 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 Double Hill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Double Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Double Hill is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Implant Clinic (5.2 miles) and Chelsea Road Dental (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Double Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Double Hill, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 5.2 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Double Hill?
The nearest practice to Double Hill that lists retainers is Circus Orthodontics in Bath, about 5.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dr G Edwards (5.6 miles) and Welshmill Dental Practice (6.6 miles).
Which towns are close to Double Hill?
Carlingcott, Peasedown Saint John, Shoscombe are within easy reach of Double Hill.
How deprived is Double Hill compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Double Hill 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 Double Hill?
ONS classifies Double Hill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many families live in Double Hill?
Census data puts 15.3% of Double Hill's population at under 16.
How long do I need to wear my retainer?
The current standard guidance is to wear removable retainers indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only long-term. Stopping retainer wear, even after several years, risks teeth gradually drifting. Fixed bonded retainers are left in place permanently.
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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