Retainers in Long Clawson at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray — 5.1 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 11.1 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray — 5.5 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,230 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 89 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 82 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 Long Clawson listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Clawson; 7 practices within 10 and 89 practices within 20. The closest is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, 5.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Helix House OrthodonticsWest Bridgford | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Bridgford Dental PracticeNottingham | 10.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (79 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 11.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Clawson with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles south; the next are West Bridgford (10.2 miles north-west) and Nottingham (10.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 2 | 5.1 miles south |
| West Bridgford | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Nottingham | 4 | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Loughborough | 1 | 12.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Clawson
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon (5.0 from 277 reviews), 11.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 4.9 (642 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Long Clawson
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray (5.1 miles) | High Street Dental Care (5.5 miles); Helix House Orthodontics (10.2 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce (11.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray (5.5 miles) | Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham (9.3 miles); Helix House Orthodontics (10.2 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Campbell Clinic, Ruddington (9.2 miles) | Bridgford Dental Practice (10.5 miles); Compton Acres Dental Practice (10.8 miles) | 6 |
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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Long Clawson can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Long Clawson
Provision in Long Clawson varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Long Clawson is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Long Clawson falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,230 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Clawson, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Clawson; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Long Clawson attend schools such as John Ferneley College (4.3 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.6 miles). Long Clawson falls in a less deprived area than most of England. See local practice availability in Long Clawson → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Long Clawson generally sit 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 Long Clawson can usually provide replacement retainers.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
Modern practice is lifelong retention for removable retainers — daily wear at first, easing to nights only long-term. Stopping entirely, even years later, remains the commonest cause of teeth drifting back.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Looking After Retainers in Long Clawson
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Long Clawson 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.
After Your Braces Come Off in Long Clawson
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Long Clawson, protecting the result begins. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. 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 Long Clawson
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Clawson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Clawson is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and MELTON ORTHODONTICS (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Clawson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Clawson, 7 practices within 10 miles and 89 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Long Clawson?
The nearest practice to Long Clawson that lists retainers is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include High Street Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Helix House Orthodontics (10.2 miles).
How deprived is Long Clawson compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Long Clawson is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How big is Long Clawson?
Around 1,066 people live in Long Clawson.
How's children's dental health in Long Clawson's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Which county covers Long Clawson?
Long Clawson falls within Leicestershire.
Are retainers uncomfortable to wear?
Most people adapt within days. A removable one feeling tight, especially after a gap in wear, is actually a good sign — it's doing its job. A fixed wire is soon forgotten; a persistent sore spot is worth getting checked.
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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