Retainers in Hazlewood at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 7.4 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 7.4 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 7.4 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 1,576 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 84 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 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 Hazlewood listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hazlewood; 7 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 5.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is The Brace Place, 7.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 10.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (692 reviews) |
| Ortho-Care (UK) LtdSaltaire | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazlewood with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Glusburn, 7.4 miles south-west; the next are Bingley (8.8 miles south) and Guiseley (10.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glusburn | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Bingley | 1 | 8.8 miles south |
| Guiseley | 1 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Saltaire | 2 | 10.5 miles south |
| Haworth | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Yeadon | 1 | 11.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hazlewood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 10.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-east |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Hazlewood
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | The Brace Place, Glusburn (7.4 miles) | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles); Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (10 miles) | 12 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | The Brace Place, Glusburn (7.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | The Brace Place, Glusburn (7.4 miles) | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles); One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (9.7 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Brace Place, Glusburn (7.4 miles) | One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (9.7 miles); NuDental (10.5 miles) | 10 |
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. Any orthodontic practice in Hazlewood can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Hazlewood?
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 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 Hazlewood now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Hazlewood
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 Hazlewood 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.
Retainer Services in Hazlewood
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hazlewood. By ONS classification, Hazlewood falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hazlewood falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13% of residents under 16, Hazlewood skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,576 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazlewood, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Hazlewood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Hazlewood attend schools such as Ilkley Grammar School (4.7 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Hazlewood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Hazlewood is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hazlewood is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 18 miles away. See local practice availability in Hazlewood → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Hazlewood 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 Hazlewood can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Hazlewood
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Hazlewood, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Routine 6-monthly dental check-ups remain important after orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will check fixed retainer integrity, gum health around bonded wires, removable retainer fit, and early signs of tooth movement. Contact your orthodontist promptly if: your removable retainer no longer fits easily, a fixed retainer wire appears to have moved, or you notice teeth changing position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Hazlewood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazlewood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazlewood is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Brace Place (7.4 miles) and 360 Orthodontics (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazlewood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazlewood, 7 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Keighley, 5.6 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Hazlewood?
The nearest practice to Hazlewood that lists retainers is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 7.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (10.0 miles).
Which county covers Hazlewood?
Hazlewood falls within North Yorkshire.
How deprived is Hazlewood compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hazlewood is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How's children's dental health in Hazlewood's area?
Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which towns are close to Hazlewood?
Nearby towns include Bolton Bridge, Addingham Moorside, Small Banks.
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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