Retainers in Landimore at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 8.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd, Llanelli — 5.4 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 1,776 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 8 within 10, 23 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 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 Landimore listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Landimore; 8 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, 5.2 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is West Coast Dental Care, 8.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Sketty Road Dental PracticeSwansea | 10.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.8 (11 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 17.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 17.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Landimore with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Dunvant, 8.6 miles east; the next are Swansea (10.8 miles east) and Briton Ferry (17.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dunvant | 1 | 8.6 miles east |
| Swansea | 3 | 10.8 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 17.0 miles east |
| Carmarthen | 1 | 17.5 miles north |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 27.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Landimore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 17.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 17.5 miles north |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 4.3 (286 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Landimore
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant (8.6 miles) | Sketty Road Dental Practice (10.8 miles); Woods Dental (11.2 miles) | 6 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd, Llanelli (5.4 miles) | Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (6.4 miles); West Coast Dental Care (8.6 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd, Llanelli (5.4 miles) | West Coast Dental Care (8.6 miles); Woods Dental (11.2 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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Orthodontists in Landimore typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Services in Landimore
Orthodontic practices in and around Landimore vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Landimore's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Landimore falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.3% of Landimore's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Landimore, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea. People in Landimore usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Landimore falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. See local practice availability in Landimore → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Landimore typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Landimore can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Landimore
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Landimore can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
How Long Is Retention?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
Life After Braces in Landimore
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Landimore. 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.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Landimore
It's a common instinct to want whitening straight after de-bonding, but enamel is briefly more porous right after brackets come off and needs about 4 weeks to remineralise first. Professional whitening once that window has passed tends to give excellent results on newly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Landimore
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Landimore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Landimore is Dr Mohammad Moinuddin in Llanelli, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Murray Street Dental Practice Ltd (5.4 miles) and Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Landimore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Landimore, 8 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llanelli, 5.2 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Landimore?
The nearest practice to Landimore that lists retainers is West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 8.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sketty Road Dental Practice (10.8 miles) and Woods Dental (11.2 miles).
How many families live in Landimore?
Around 13.3% of Landimore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Landimore?
Landimore sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Landimore?
By ONS classification, Landimore falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is Landimore compared with the rest of Wales?
By the national deprivation index, Landimore is less deprived than most of Wales. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How long do I need to wear my retainer?
Current guidance is indefinite wear for removable retainers — full-time for the first 3-6 months, then nights only from then on. Stopping even years later risks gradual drift. A fixed bonded retainer just stays in place permanently.
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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