Retainers in Forwood at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 9.5 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 1,399 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 6 within 5 miles, 12 within 10, 55 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 112 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 Forwood listing retainers
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Forwood, 12 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 3.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is St.James Dental, 9.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forwood with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Quedgeley, 9.6 miles north-west; the next are Gloucester (10.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 2 | 10.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 11.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.8 (373 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Forwood
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | St.James Dental, Quedgeley (9.6 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.6 miles); Dr Naiz Khan (11.4 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Cirencester Dental Practice (9.5 miles) | St.James Dental (9.6 miles); Cotteswold House Dental Care (10.2 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud (3.4 miles) | Cirencester Dental Practice (9.5 miles); Cotteswold House Dental Care (10.2 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. Orthodontists in Forwood typically fit them the same day braces come off.
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.
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.
Looking After Retainers in Forwood
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 Forwood can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Forwood
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Forwood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Forwood sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Forwood's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,399 residents in the neighbourhood around Forwood, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Forwood has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Forwood are Thomas Keble School (2.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Forwood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Forwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Forwood → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Forwood 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 Forwood can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in Forwood
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Forwood, protecting the result begins. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Long-Term Retention in Forwood
Retention is lifelong. Teeth experience continuous biological pressure to drift throughout life. Removable retainers should be worn full-time for the first 3-6 months, then nights only indefinitely. The previous guidance of stopping after 2 years has been updated — consistent long-term wear is what prevents relapse.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Forwood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forwood is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (3.4 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forwood?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Forwood, 12 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Forwood?
The nearest practice to Forwood that lists retainers is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.6 miles) and Dr Naiz Khan (11.4 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Forwood?
Forwood sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How many families live in Forwood?
13.1% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What towns are near Forwood?
Nearby towns include Burleigh, Avening, Burnt Ash.
What kind of area is Forwood?
By ONS classification, Forwood falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
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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