Retainers in Fox Holes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 5.8 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 6.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of 1,320 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 38 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 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 Fox Holes listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fox Holes; 5 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 5.8 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Southwest Dental Laboratory, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 9.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 15.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 15.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 18.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fox Holes with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Frome, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Trowbridge (9.9 miles north) and Bath (15.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 2 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.9 miles north |
| Bath | 2 | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 3 | 18.7 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 Fox Holes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 18.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Fox Holes
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome (5.8 miles) | Welshmill Dental Practice (6.3 miles); Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome (6.3 miles) | Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles); Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (15.8 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome (5.8 miles) | Circus Dental (15.9 miles); Fisherton Dental Care (18.7 miles) | 4 |
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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Fox Holes treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Fox Holes
Practices serving Fox Holes differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Fox Holes falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Fox Holes sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,320 residents in Fox Holes's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fox Holes; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Fox Holes attend schools such as Kingdown School (2.2 miles) and Matravers School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Fox Holes's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Fox Holes is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fox Holes is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Fox Holes → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Fox Holes typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Fox Holes 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.
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.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Fox Holes?
Fixed (bonded) retainers sit permanently behind the front teeth as a discreet bonded wire, holding the result with zero patient effort. The trade-off is cleaning: floss threaders or interdental brushes are needed to keep the area healthy.
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 Fox Holes now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Post-Brace Care in Fox Holes
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Fox Holes. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Regular 6-monthly dental check-ups don't stop mattering once treatment ends — your dentist will still check a fixed retainer wire is intact, the gum around it is healthy, a removable retainer still fits, and there's no early sign of teeth moving. Get in touch with your orthodontist promptly if a removable retainer stops fitting easily, a fixed wire looks like it's shifted, or you notice any change in tooth position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Fox Holes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fox Holes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fox Holes is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fox Holes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fox Holes, 5 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 5.8 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Fox Holes?
The nearest practice to Fox Holes that lists retainers is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Welshmill Dental Practice (6.3 miles) and Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles).
What NHS area is Fox Holes in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Fox Holes falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board.
Which towns are close to Fox Holes?
Nearby towns include Warminster, Bishopstrow, Longbridge Deverill.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Fox Holes?
Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How many families live in Fox Holes?
14.2% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Contact an orthodontist as soon as possible to arrange a replacement. In the meantime, if you have an old retainer that still fits reasonably well, wear it to minimise movement. Most practices can make a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan or impression.
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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