Retainers in Holemoor at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 13.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 9.4 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of 1,581 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 1 within 10, 10 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from 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 | 23 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 Holemoor listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Holemoor; 1 practice within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, 9.4 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Queen Annes Dental Practice, 13.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 13.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Plymouth Dental Centre of ExcellenceSaltash | 29.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (768 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holemoor with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bideford, 13.1 miles north; the next are Saltash (29.3 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Holemoor
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford (13.1 miles) | Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (29.3 miles) | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington (9.4 miles) | Litchdon Medical Centre (18.7 miles); Trinity Dental Centre (18.9 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Next Wave Dental, Barnstaple (18.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
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. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Any orthodontic practice in Holemoor can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Options in Holemoor
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 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 Holemoor 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 Holemoor
Essix retainers need replacing every one to three years on average — heat from dishwashers, hot drinks or a hot car warps the plastic. Clean them with a soft brush and cold water, never abrasive toothpaste, and use cleaning tablets occasionally.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Holemoor can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Holemoor
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Holemoor. Holemoor — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Holemoor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,581 residents in Holemoor's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Holemoor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Holemoor are served by secondary schools including Holsworthy Community College (5.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Holemoor close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Holemoor is Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Holemoor → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Holemoor 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 Holemoor can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Holemoor
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Holemoor 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. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Holemoor
Orthodontic practices in and around Holemoor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Holemoor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Holemoor. With just 10.1% of residents under 16, Holemoor skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Holemoor, 5% of the 1,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Holemoor; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Holemoor attend schools such as Holsworthy Community College (5.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Holemoor is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holemoor is about 29 miles from Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Holemoor
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holemoor is Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (13.1 miles) and Queen Annes Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holemoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holemoor, 1 practice within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Torrington, 9.4 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Holemoor?
The nearest practice to Holemoor that lists retainers is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 13.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence (29.3 miles).
Which NHS body covers Holemoor for dental care?
Holemoor sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What county is Holemoor in?
Holemoor falls within Devon.
How's children's dental health in Holemoor's area?
Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How deprived is Holemoor compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Holemoor is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I wear a retainer if I also have aligners?
If you completed aligner treatment, your final aligner tray can act as a temporary retainer while a permanent retainer is made. Your clinician may also supply Vivera retainers (made by Align Technology) which are designed specifically for post-Invisalign 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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