Retainers in Five Oaks at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham — 5.1 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | East Mews Dental Care, Horsham — 5.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 21% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of 2,593 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 96 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 303 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 Five Oaks listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Oaks, 5 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, 5.0 miles east. The nearest listing retainers is Dr Mark O'Hara, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 12.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 12.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Five Oaks with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Horsham, 5.1 miles east; the next are Crawley (11.1 miles north-east) and Godalming (12.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 2 | 5.1 miles east |
| Crawley | 3 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Godalming | 1 | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Haywards Heath | 1 | 14.5 miles east |
| Guildford | 3 | 14.6 miles north |
| Burgess Hill | 1 | 14.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Five Oaks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rectory House Dental Practice in Guildford (5.0 from 103 reviews), 14.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 5.0 (103 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 4.9 (629 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 4.9 (340 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 4.9 (75 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Five Oaks
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham (5.1 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.7 miles); Crawley Dental Clinic (11.1 miles) | 11 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | East Mews Dental Care, Horsham (5.2 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.7 miles); Crawley Dental Clinic (11.1 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham (5.1 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.7 miles); Crawley Dental Clinic (11.1 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Five Oaks treatment result lasts.
Types of Retainer Available in Five Oaks
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 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 Five Oaks 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 Five Oaks
Essix retainers need replacing every one to three years on average — heat from dishwashers, hot drinks or a hot car warps the plastic. Clean them with a soft brush and cold water, never abrasive toothpaste, and use cleaning tablets occasionally.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Five Oaks promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
Retainer Services in Five Oaks
What's available in Five Oaks depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Five Oaks sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 21% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Five Oaks, 7% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Five Oaks usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Five Oaks attend schools such as Weald School, The (1.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Five Oaks sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Five Oaks is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Five Oaks → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Five Oaks 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 Five Oaks can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Five Oaks
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Five Oaks is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Five Oaks
Practices serving Five Oaks differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Five Oaks sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21% of Five Oaks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Five Oaks, 7% of the 2,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Sussex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Five Oaks usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Five Oaks attend schools such as Weald School, The (1.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Five Oaks close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Oaks is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Five Oaks
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Five Oaks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Five Oaks is Horsham Smiles Dental Practice, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr Mark O'Hara (5.1 miles) and East Mews Dental Care (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Five Oaks?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Oaks, 5 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Five Oaks?
The nearest practice to Five Oaks that lists retainers is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.7 miles) and Crawley Dental Clinic (11.1 miles).
How many families live in Five Oaks?
Around 21% of Five Oaks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Five Oaks?
NHS dental commissioning in Five Oaks falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Five Oaks?
ONS classifies Five Oaks as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Five Oaks compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Five Oaks is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Do fixed retainers cause tartar build-up?
It can, since a bonded wire makes flossing the lower front teeth harder — a floss threader or interdental brush daily, plus regular hygienist visits, keeps it under control. Most people manage fine once shown the technique.
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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