Retainers in Green Parlour at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 5.9 miles; 5 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 — 5.9 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13.5% of 1,442 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 20 within 10, 57 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 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 Green Parlour listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Green Parlour; 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 5.9 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Welshmill Dental Practice, 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 11.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Green Parlour with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Frome, 5.9 miles south-east; the next are Bath (7.1 miles north) and Trowbridge (9.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 2 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Bath | 2 | 7.1 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Mendip | 2 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 3 | 13.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Green Parlour
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bristol Dental Practice (4.9 from 689 reviews), 13.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-west |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Green Parlour
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome (5.9 miles) | Southwest Dental Laboratory (6.4 miles); Circus Orthodontics (7.1 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome (5.9 miles) | Aquae Sulis Dental (6.6 miles); Chelsea Road Dental (6.7 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome (6.4 miles) | Circus Dental (7.1 miles); Priory Dental (11.6 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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Green Parlour can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Green Parlour?
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 Green Parlour now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Services in Green Parlour
Not every practice near Green Parlour offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Green Parlour is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 20.9% of Green Parlour's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 13.5% of the 1,442 residents in Green Parlour's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Green Parlour; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Green Parlour are Writhlington School (0.5 miles) and Somerset Studio School (0.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Green Parlour's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Green Parlour is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Green Parlour is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Green Parlour → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Green Parlour 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 Green Parlour can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Green Parlour
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Green Parlour promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
Post-Brace Care in Green Parlour
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Green Parlour. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Green Parlour
Many patients want to whiten their teeth immediately after braces come off. Wait at least 4 weeks before starting whitening — enamel is temporarily more porous after de-bonding and needs time to remineralise. Professional whitening after this period produces excellent results on freshly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Green Parlour
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Green Parlour?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Green Parlour is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Green Parlour?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Green Parlour, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 5.9 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Green Parlour?
The nearest practice to Green Parlour that lists retainers is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Southwest Dental Laboratory (6.4 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (7.1 miles).
Which county covers Green Parlour?
Green Parlour falls within Bath and North East Somerset.
Is Green Parlour rural or urban?
ONS classifies Green Parlour as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Green Parlour well served by schools?
Green Parlour's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data).
How's children's dental health in Green Parlour's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes, without exception — teeth drift back toward where they started without one. How fast varies person to person, but nobody is exempt from needing retention.
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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