Retainers in Feetham at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 18.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 18.5 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry, Darlington — 21.1 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.8% of 1,078 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 1 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5 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 Feetham listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Feetham; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 18.5 miles east. The nearest listing retainers is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 18.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 18.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 21.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 24.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 24.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 28.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 29.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (263 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Feetham with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bedale, 18.5 miles east; the next are High Etherley (21.2 miles north-east) and Middleton St George (24.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 18.5 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 21.2 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 24.0 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 1 | 24.1 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 1 | 28.2 miles east |
| Kendal | 1 | 29.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Feetham
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (18.5 miles) | West Auckland Dental Care (21.2 miles); Middleton St George Dental Care (24 miles) | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (18.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry, Darlington (21.1 miles) | Middleton St George Dental Care (24 miles); Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (24.1 miles) | 0 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (18.5 miles) | Middleton St George Dental Care (24 miles); Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (24.1 miles) | 1 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Practices across Feetham usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Feetham
Orthodontic practices in and around Feetham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Feetham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Feetham falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Feetham's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,078 residents in the neighbourhood around Feetham, 3.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Feetham; the nearest is about 19 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Feetham's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Feetham sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Feetham → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Feetham 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 Feetham can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
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.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Feetham
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Feetham can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
After Your Braces Come Off in Feetham
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Feetham is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
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 Feetham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Feetham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Feetham is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 18.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (20.8 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (21.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Feetham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Feetham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 18.5 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Feetham?
The nearest practice to Feetham that lists retainers is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 18.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include West Auckland Dental Care (21.2 miles) and Middleton St George Dental Care (24.0 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Feetham?
NHS dental commissioning in Feetham falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
What county is Feetham in?
Feetham is in North Yorkshire.
What towns are near Feetham?
Nearby towns include Gunnerside, Nappa Scar, Lodge Green.
Is Feetham well served by schools?
There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Feetham's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
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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