Retainers in Lower Failand at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 2.2 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 9.9 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 3.2 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of 1,654 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 24 within 10, 66 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 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 Lower Failand listing retainers
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Lower Failand, 24 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 2.2 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Smile Solution, 2.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Failand with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Easton-in-Gordano, 2.2 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (3.5 miles east) and Stoke Gifford (8.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 8 | 3.5 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 12.6 miles north |
| Weston-super-Mare | 1 | 13.2 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 Lower Failand
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 12.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 12.6 miles north |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.1 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Lower Failand
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano (2.2 miles) | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.5 miles); Clifton Dental Studio (3.8 miles) | 13 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield (9.9 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol (3.2 miles) | Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.5 miles); Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.1 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol (3.2 miles) | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.5 miles); Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.1 miles) | 8 |
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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Orthodontists in Lower Failand typically fit them the same day braces come off.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
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 Lower Failand?
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 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 Lower Failand 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 Lower Failand
Practices serving Lower Failand differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Lower Failand falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Failand. 16.5% of Lower Failand's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,654 residents in Lower Failand's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Failand is better served than 87% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lower Failand attend schools such as St Katherine's School (1.3 miles) and Oasis Academy Brightstowe (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Lower Failand's Local Authority. Lower Failand falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Failand is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away. See local practice availability in Lower Failand → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Lower Failand 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 Lower Failand can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Lower Failand
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Lower Failand, protecting the result begins. 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.
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 Lower Failand
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Failand?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Failand is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (3.2 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Failand?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Lower Failand, 24 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Lower Failand?
The nearest practice to Lower Failand that lists retainers is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.5 miles) and Clifton Dental Studio (3.8 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Lower Failand?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is Lower Failand compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Lower Failand is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Lower Failand?
By ONS classification, Lower Failand falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many families live in Lower Failand?
16.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Get in touch with an orthodontist promptly to arrange a replacement. Wear an old retainer that still fits reasonably in the meantime to limit drift — most practices can turn around a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan.
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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