Retainers in Lickey End at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | House of Dental, Hopwood — 2.9 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Bromsgrove Dental Specialists, Bromsgrove — 3.4 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Bromsgrove Dental Specialists, Bromsgrove — 3.4 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,612 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 8 within 5 miles, 71 within 10, 155 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 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 Lickey End listing retainers
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Lickey End, 71 practices within 10 and 155 practices within 20. The closest is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 1.0 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is House of Dental, 2.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of DentalHopwood | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lickey End with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Hopwood, 2.9 miles north-east; the next are Bromsgrove (3.2 miles south-west) and Redditch (5.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood | 1 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 3 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Redditch | 2 | 5.1 miles south |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 6.7 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 Lickey End
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bromsgrove Dental Specialists (5.0 from 134 reviews), 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 6.0 miles east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Just OrthodonticsStourbridge | 4.9 (75 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Lickey End
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | House of Dental, Hopwood (2.9 miles) | Orthodontics For You (3.2 miles); New Road Dental (3.4 miles) | 13 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Bromsgrove Dental Specialists (3.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Bromsgrove Dental Specialists (3.4 miles) | Bromsgrove Dental Clinic (3.9 miles); DENTIST Oakleigh Dental Practice & Implant Centre (5.9 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Orthodontics For You, Bromsgrove (3.2 miles) | Bromsgrove Dental Specialists (3.4 miles); BPI Dental (6.5 miles) | 7 |
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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Lickey End can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
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.
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.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Lickey End?
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 Lickey End now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Services in Lickey End
What's available in Lickey End depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Lickey End's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lickey End, 5.9% of the 1,612 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Lickey End has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lickey End attend schools such as Waseley Hills High School (1.7 miles) and Colmers School and Sixth Form College (1.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Lickey End's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lickey End is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Lickey End → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Lickey End 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 Lickey End can usually provide replacement retainers.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Lickey End
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Lickey End. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Lickey End
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lickey End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lickey End is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 1.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are House of Dental (2.9 miles) and The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lickey End?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Lickey End, 71 practices within 10 miles and 155 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Lickey End?
The nearest practice to Lickey End that lists retainers is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Orthodontics For You (3.2 miles) and New Road Dental (3.4 miles).
How's children's dental health in Lickey End's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Lickey End rural or urban?
ONS classifies Lickey End as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Lickey End compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Lickey End is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Lickey End?
NHS dental commissioning in Lickey End falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
A wire debonded from even one tooth needs prompt repair — movement can start quickly without it. A fully broken wire is worth an emergency appointment; any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace it, so don't leave it unaddressed.
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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