Retainers in Great Burgh at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Epsom Orthodontics, Epsom — 1.9 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Epsom Orthodontics, Epsom — 1.9 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,553 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 23 within 5 miles, 72 within 10, 305 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,185 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 Great Burgh listing retainers
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Great Burgh, 72 practices within 10 and 305 practices within 20. The closest is Epsom Orthodontics, 1.9 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Epsom Orthodontics, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom OrthodonticsEpsom | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (162 reviews) |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (273 reviews) |
| Epsom Smiles Dental PracticeEpsom | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (141 reviews) |
| Epsom Dental CentreEpsom | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (398 reviews) |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (272 reviews) |
| Ewell OrthodonticsEwell | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (379 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Burgh with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Epsom, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are Ashtead (2.5 miles west) and Ewell (3.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 4 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Ashtead | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Ewell | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Sutton | 3 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Coulsdon | 2 | 4.6 miles east |
| Worcester Park | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Burgh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ewell Orthodontics (5.0 from 379 reviews), 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ewell OrthodonticsEwell | 5.0 (379 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
| Alan Wilson DentistryEpsom | 5.0 (273 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Forever Dental and SkinAshtead | 5.0 (272 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Great Burgh
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Epsom Orthodontics (1.9 miles) | Alan Wilson Dentistry (2 miles); Epsom Smiles Dental Practice (2 miles) | 15 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Epsom Orthodontics (1.9 miles) | Epsom Smiles Dental Practice (2 miles); Banstead Dental Care: Family and Dental Implant Centre (2.1 miles) | 12 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Alan Wilson Dentistry, Epsom (2 miles) | Quadrant Dental Practice (2 miles); Forever Dental and Skin (2.5 miles) | 9 |
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. Practices across Great Burgh usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Great Burgh
Great Burgh has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Great Burgh sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Great Burgh's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,553 residents in Great Burgh's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Surrey. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Burgh is better served than 93% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Great Burgh attend schools such as The Beacon School (1.1 miles) and Rosebery School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Burgh's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Great Burgh is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Great Burgh → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Great Burgh 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 Great Burgh can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Great Burgh
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 Great Burgh can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Options in Great Burgh
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 are the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three 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 Great Burgh 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 Great Burgh
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Great Burgh is a milestone — but not the end of the process. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Great Burgh
There's no orthodontist on record in Great Burgh itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Great Burgh — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Great Burgh's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Great Burgh, 6.9% of the 1,553 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Burgh is better served than 93% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Great Burgh attend schools such as The Beacon School (1.1 miles) and Rosebery School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Burgh's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Burgh is about 15 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Great Burgh
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Burgh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Burgh is Epsom Orthodontics, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Zen House Dental Banstead (1.9 miles) and Alan Wilson Dentistry (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Burgh?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Great Burgh, 72 practices within 10 miles and 305 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Great Burgh?
The nearest practice to Great Burgh that lists retainers is Epsom Orthodontics, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alan Wilson Dentistry (2.0 miles) and Epsom Smiles Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How many families live in Great Burgh?
15.6% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How deprived is Great Burgh compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Great Burgh is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Does Great Burgh have a dental practice?
Great Burgh has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Bupa Dental Care is about a mile away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
What towns are near Great Burgh?
Ewell, Epsom, Kingswood Warren are within easy reach of Great Burgh.
Do fixed retainers cause tartar build-up?
A bonded retainer can collect plaque and tartar if it isn't cleaned around carefully, since it makes flossing the lower front teeth harder. Using a floss threader or interdental brush daily, plus regular hygienist visits, keeps the area healthy. Most people manage this easily 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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