Retainers in Great Field at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | 543 Dental Centre Limited, Saint Andrews Quay — 5.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull — 4 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 31.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.5% of 1,297 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 12 within 10, 22 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 43.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,979 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 Field listing retainers
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Field, 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, 4.0 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is 543 Dental Centre Limited, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (590 reviews) |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 17.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 19.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Field with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Saint Andrews Quay, 5.3 miles west; the next are Waltham (17.3 miles south) and Scunthorpe (19.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrews Quay | 2 | 5.3 miles west |
| Waltham | 1 | 17.3 miles south |
| Scunthorpe | 1 | 19.7 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 Great Field
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Scunthorpe Orthodontics (5.0 from 59 reviews), 19.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 4.6 (28 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Great Field
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | 543 Dental Centre Limited, Saint Andrews Quay (5.3 miles) | Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (5.8 miles); Waltham Dental Practice (17.3 miles) | 4 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | BritasiaDoctors Limited, Kingston upon Hull (4 miles) | 543 Dental Centre Limited (5.3 miles); Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (5.8 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull, Saint Andrews Quay (5.8 miles) | Waltham Dental Practice (17.3 miles); Blyton Dental Scunthorpe (19.7 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Great Field treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Great Field
Provision in Great Field varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Great Field as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With 31.6% of residents under 16, Great Field has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,297 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Field, 11.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across City of Kingston upon Hull. Great Field has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Great Field attend schools such as Liberty Academy (1.4 miles) and The Marvell College (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 101 schools and 43,519 pupils in Great Field's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Great Field's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. See local practice availability in Great Field → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Great Field usually ranges from £80 to £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 Field can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Great Field
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 Great Field matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Options in Great Field
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 look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of years.
Hawley retainers are the traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Great Field now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Great Field
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Great Field, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Great Field
Orthodontic practices in and around Great Field vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Great Field sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Great Field skews family-heavy: 31.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.5% of the 1,297 residents in Great Field's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across City of Kingston upon Hull. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Field is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Great Field attend schools such as Liberty Academy (1.4 miles) and The Marvell College (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 101 schools and 43,519 pupils in Great Field's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Great Field sits among the more deprived areas of England. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Great Field
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Field?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Field is BritasiaDoctors Limited in Kingston upon Hull, about 4.0 miles to the west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (4.0 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Field?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Great Field, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Great Field?
The nearest practice to Great Field that lists retainers is 543 Dental Centre Limited in Saint Andrews Quay, about 5.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Night and Day Emergency Dentist Hull (5.8 miles) and Waltham Dental Practice (17.3 miles).
What NHS area is Great Field in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Great Field falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Great Field?
Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Is Great Field rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Great Field falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Great Field well served by schools?
DfE figures put 101 schools and 43,519 pupils across Great Field's Local Authority.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth begin to drift back toward their original positions without retainer support. The speed of drift varies — some patients see movement within weeks, others take months. If your removable retainer stops fitting, do not force it in. Contact your orthodontist for assessment — early intervention is far less costly than waiting.
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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