Retainers in Kingfield at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Woking Dental Care, Woking — 1.3 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Weybridge Orthodontics, Weybridge — 6.8 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre, Woking — 1.2 miles; 20 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of 1,216 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 20 within 5 miles, 52 within 10, 201 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,866 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 Kingfield listing retainers
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Kingfield, 52 practices within 10 and 201 practices within 20. The closest is Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre in Woking, 1.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Woking Dental Care, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| iQ Braces & FacesWoking | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (216 reviews) |
| Surrey Dental PracticeWorplesdon | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (140 reviews) |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (319 reviews) |
| Fairlands Dental & Implant CentreFairlands | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (376 reviews) |
| Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice GuildfordGuildford | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (586 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingfield with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Woking, 1.3 miles north; the next are Worplesdon (3.4 miles south-west) and West Byfleet (3.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Woking | 2 | 1.3 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| West Byfleet | 1 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Fairlands | 1 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Guildford | 7 | 3.7 miles south |
| Cobham | 1 | 6.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (5.0 from 319 reviews), 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 5.0 (103 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| ONE ORTHODONTICSCobham | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Kingfield
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Woking Dental Care (1.3 miles) | iQ Braces & Faces (1.4 miles); Surrey Dental Practice (3.4 miles) | 16 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Weybridge Orthodontics (6.8 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre, Woking (1.2 miles) | Woking Dental Care (1.3 miles); iQ Braces & Faces (1.4 miles) | 20 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre, Woking (1.2 miles) | Woking Dental Care (1.3 miles); iQ Braces & Faces (1.4 miles) | 17 |
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 Kingfield treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Kingfield
Kingfield has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Kingfield sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17% of Kingfield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kingfield, 7.2% of the 1,216 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.6% average across Surrey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Kingfield has more choice than 91% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Kingfield are Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles) and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking (0.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Kingfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingfield is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away. See local practice availability in Kingfield → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Kingfield 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 Kingfield can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Kingfield
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 Kingfield can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Types of Retainer Available in Kingfield
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 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 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 Kingfield 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 Kingfield
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Kingfield, 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.
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 Kingfield
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingfield is Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre in Woking, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Woking Dental Care (1.3 miles) and iQ Braces & Faces (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingfield?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Kingfield, 52 practices within 10 miles and 201 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Kingfield?
The nearest practice to Kingfield that lists retainers is Woking Dental Care, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include iQ Braces & Faces (1.4 miles) and Surrey Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
Which NHS body covers Kingfield for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Kingfield falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board.
Which county covers Kingfield?
Kingfield is in Surrey.
How deprived is Kingfield compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Kingfield is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Kingfield?
ONS classifies Kingfield as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth start drifting back without support — sometimes within weeks, sometimes over months. If a removable retainer stops fitting, don't force it back in; get it checked instead, since catching it early is far cheaper 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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