Retainers in Mackworth at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 2.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 2.2 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of 2,769 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 13 within 5 miles, 19 within 10, 80 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 | 6.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 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 Mackworth listing retainers
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Mackworth, 19 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, 2.2 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Ashbourne Road Dental, 2.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mackworth with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Derby, 2.2 miles south-east; the next are Findern (2.4 miles south) and Burton upon Trent (10.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 5 | 2.2 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 2.4 miles south |
| Burton upon Trent | 2 | 10.3 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 1 | 11.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mackworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Swadlincote (4.9 from 352 reviews), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-east |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 4.9 (139 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Mackworth
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby (2.2 miles) | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (2.4 miles); Cavendish Dental Practice (3.5 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby (2.2 miles) | Bridge Dental and Implant Clinic (2.8 miles); Derby City Dental Care (3.3 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists, Findern (2.4 miles) | Cavendish Dental Practice (3.5 miles); Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston (5.4 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Any orthodontic practice in Mackworth can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Mackworth
Practices serving Mackworth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Mackworth as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Mackworth falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Mackworth's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,769 residents in Mackworth's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mackworth is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Mackworth are served by secondary schools including Murray Park Community School (1.6 miles) and Allestree Woodlands School (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Mackworth 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 Mackworth is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 30 miles away. See local practice availability in Mackworth → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Mackworth 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 Mackworth can usually provide replacement retainers.
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.
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.
Types of Retainer Available in Mackworth
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 traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Mackworth now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Life After Braces in Mackworth
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Mackworth, protecting the result begins. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Regular 6-monthly dental check-ups don't stop mattering once treatment ends — your dentist will still check a fixed retainer wire is intact, the gum around it is healthy, a removable retainer still fits, and there's no early sign of teeth moving. Get in touch with your orthodontist promptly if a removable retainer stops fitting easily, a fixed wire looks like it's shifted, or you notice any change in tooth position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Mackworth
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mackworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mackworth is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 2.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (2.3 miles) and No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mackworth?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Mackworth, 19 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Mackworth?
The nearest practice to Mackworth that lists retainers is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 2.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (2.4 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
What county is Mackworth in?
Mackworth is in Derbyshire.
How deprived is Mackworth compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Mackworth is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What NHS area is Mackworth in for dental services?
Mackworth sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Mackworth?
ONS classifies Mackworth as smaller rural: 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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