Retainers in Foxholes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Smile Orthodontics, Scarborough — 10.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Perfect 32 Dental Practice, Beverley — 19.4 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of 1,412 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 8 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 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 Foxholes listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Foxholes; 1 practice within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Jordent in East Ayton, 7.9 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Smile Orthodontics, 10.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile OrthodonticsScarborough | 10.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 2.9 (15 reviews) |
| Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency DentistScarborough | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 26.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 26.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 27.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 28.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foxholes with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Scarborough, 10.6 miles north; the next are Saint Andrews Quay (26.7 miles south) and York (27.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 2 | 10.6 miles north |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 2 | 26.7 miles south |
| York | 5 | 27.5 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 Foxholes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist in Scarborough (4.9 from 88 reviews), 11.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency DentistScarborough | 4.9 (88 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Smile OrthodonticsScarborough | 2.9 (15 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Foxholes
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Smile Orthodontics, Scarborough (10.6 miles) | Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist (11.2 miles); Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (26.7 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Perfect 32 Dental Practice, Beverley (19.4 miles) | Cottingham Dental Practice (23.9 miles); Spring Dental Practice (26.3 miles) | 1 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Crescent Dental Practice, Scarborough (10.3 miles) | Smile Orthodontics (10.6 miles); Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (26.7 miles) | 2 |
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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. 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 Foxholes treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Foxholes
Not every practice near Foxholes offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Foxholes's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Foxholes falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Foxholes's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,412 residents in Foxholes's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Foxholes; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Foxholes's Local Authority area covers 157 schools and 45,532 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Foxholes close to the England median. See local practice availability in Foxholes → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Foxholes 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 Foxholes can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in Foxholes
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 use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Foxholes now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Foxholes
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Foxholes, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Foxholes
Provision in Foxholes varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Foxholes sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Foxholes's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,412 residents in Foxholes's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Foxholes; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 157 schools and 45,532 pupils in Foxholes's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Foxholes sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Foxholes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foxholes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foxholes is Jordent in East Ayton, about 7.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Crescent Dental Practice (10.3 miles) and Northway Clinic (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foxholes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Foxholes, 1 practice within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in East Ayton, 7.9 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Foxholes?
The nearest practice to Foxholes that lists retainers is Smile Orthodontics in Scarborough, about 10.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist (11.2 miles) and Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (26.7 miles).
Which towns are close to Foxholes?
Nearby towns include Wold Newton, Potter Brompton, Helperthorpe.
How many pupils are in Foxholes's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 157 schools and 45,532 pupils across Foxholes's Local Authority.
How many families live in Foxholes?
Census data puts 14.1% of Foxholes's population at under 16.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Foxholes?
Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How do I clean my retainer?
Rinse with cold water every time you take it out, and brush gently with a soft toothbrush — skip toothpaste, it's too abrasive. Cleaning tablets once or twice a week help with calculus, and hot water or the dishwasher are both off-limits.
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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