Retainers in Furner's Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | S3 Dental Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath — 5.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | dentalessence Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath — 5.1 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of 1,834 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 23 within 10, 76 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 | 75 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 Furner's Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Furner's Green, 23 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 4.9 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is S3 Dental Haywards Heath, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 7.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (629 reviews) |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| Saint Faith Dental ClinicEast Grinstead | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (314 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Furner's Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Haywards Heath, 5.2 miles west; the next are East Grinstead (7.2 miles north) and Burgess Hill (7.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath | 2 | 5.2 miles west |
| East Grinstead | 3 | 7.2 miles north |
| Burgess Hill | 1 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Crawley | 3 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1 | 13.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Furner's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (5.0 from 100 reviews), 7.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill DentistBurgess Hill | 4.9 (629 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 4.9 (340 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-west |
| The High Street Dental PracticeEast Grinstead | 4.9 (181 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Furner's Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | S3 Dental Haywards Heath (5.2 miles) | Mary Yates Orthodontics (5.5 miles); The High Street Dental Practice (7.2 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | dentalessence Haywards Heath (5.1 miles) | S3 Dental Haywards Heath (5.2 miles); Gresham Dental Practice (5.5 miles) | 16 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The High Street Dental Practice, East Grinstead (7.2 miles) | Gateway Dental | Burgess Hill Dentist (7.7 miles); Oakmead Dental Care East Grinstead (7.7 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.
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. Any orthodontic practice in Furner's Green can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Looking After Retainers in Furner's Green
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Furner's Green matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in Furner's Green
Practices serving Furner's Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Furner's Green is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Furner's Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,834 residents in the neighbourhood around Furner's Green, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. Secondary-age pupils near Furner's Green attend schools such as Oathall Community College (4.5 miles) and Uckfield College (5.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Furner's Green close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Furner's Green is about 34 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. See local practice availability in Furner's Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Furner's Green 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 Furner's Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
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.
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.
Life After Braces in Furner's Green
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Furner's Green. 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
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 Furner's Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Furner's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Furner's Green is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 4.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are dentalessence Haywards Heath (5.1 miles) and The Perrymount Clinic (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Furner's Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Furner's Green, 23 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Furner's Green?
The nearest practice to Furner's Green that lists retainers is S3 Dental Haywards Heath, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Mary Yates Orthodontics (5.5 miles) and The High Street Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How many families live in Furner's Green?
17.1% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Furner's Green?
Furner's Green sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Furner's Green rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Furner's Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is Furner's Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Furner's Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed (bonded) retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently to the back of your teeth — no effort required. A removable retainer (Essix or Hawley) is taken out for eating and cleaning but must be worn consistently. Many patients have both: a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable tray for overnight wear.
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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