Retainers in Hawksworth at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 7.2 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 7.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 7.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of 2,154 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 66 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 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 Hawksworth listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hawksworth; 5 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, 7.2 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Pear Tree Dental, 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 11.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hawksworth with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Burton Joyce, 7.2 miles west; the next are Newark on Trent (7.9 miles north) and Grantham (9.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Grantham | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Nottingham | 6 | 10.2 miles west |
| Arnold | 1 | 11.0 miles west |
| West Bridgford | 1 | 11.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hawksworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stella Dental Nottingham (5.0 from 116 reviews), 12.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 12.1 miles west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 10.2 miles west |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 4.9 (642 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 4.9 (270 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Hawksworth
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce (7.2 miles) | Kirkgate Dental Surgery (7.9 miles); Elegant Smiles Grantham (9.8 miles) | 11 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce (7.2 miles) | Elegant Smiles Grantham (9.8 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce (7.2 miles) | Elegant Smiles Grantham (9.8 miles); Westdale Dental (10.2 miles) | 15 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce (7.2 miles) | Elegant Smiles Grantham (9.8 miles); Westdale Dental (10.2 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. 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 Hawksworth treatment result lasts.
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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Retainer Services in Hawksworth
No orthodontic practice covers Hawksworth directly, though Bingham Dental (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Hawksworth — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.2% of Hawksworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,154 residents in the neighbourhood around Hawksworth, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hawksworth; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Hawksworth are served by secondary schools including The Priory Belvoir Academy (3.5 miles) and Toot Hill School (3.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hawksworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hawksworth is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 38 miles away. See local practice availability in Hawksworth → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Hawksworth 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 Hawksworth can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Options in Hawksworth
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 are the classic removable retainer: robust, adjustable, and long-lived, with the only real downside being that the front wire is visible when in.
Many orthodontists in Hawksworth 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 Hawksworth
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Hawksworth is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Why Retention Never Really Ends in Hawksworth
Teeth stay under biological pressure to shift for life, which is why retention isn't a phase you graduate from. The old advice — stop after two years — is out of date; full-time wear for the first 3-6 months, then nights only indefinitely, is what actually holds the result.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Hawksworth
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hawksworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hawksworth is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 7.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Kirkgate Dental Surgery (7.9 miles) and Netherfield Smile Centre (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hawksworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hawksworth, 5 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Burton Joyce, 7.2 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Hawksworth?
The nearest practice to Hawksworth that lists retainers is Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 7.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Kirkgate Dental Surgery (7.9 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (9.8 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Hawksworth?
Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Hawksworth compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hawksworth is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Hawksworth a family area?
16.2% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What kind of area is Hawksworth?
By ONS classification, Hawksworth falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
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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