Retainers in Maisemore at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Dr Naiz Khan, Gloucester — 2.5 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Gloucester Dental Care, Gloucester — 2.4 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of 1,488 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 9 within 5 miles, 25 within 10, 42 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 | 4.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 155 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 Maisemore listing retainers
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Maisemore, 25 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 2.1 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Dr Naiz Khan, 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Maisemore with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Gloucester, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (4.4 miles south) and Cheltenham (8.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 2 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 8.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Maisemore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester (5.0 from 70 reviews), 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 4.9 (208 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 4.8 (373 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Maisemore
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Dr Naiz Khan, Gloucester (2.5 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.2 miles); St.James Dental (4.4 miles) | 4 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Gloucester Dental Care (2.4 miles) | Dr Naiz Khan (2.5 miles); The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.2 miles) | 7 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Dr Naiz Khan, Gloucester (2.5 miles) | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.2 miles); Cotteswold House Dental Care (3.9 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.
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. Orthodontists in Maisemore typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Options in Maisemore
Fixed (bonded) retainers are thin wires bonded behind the front teeth — usually the lower six, sometimes the upper too. They're permanent, invisible from the front, and need no daily effort, though they require careful cleaning with floss threaders to keep the gum healthy.
Essix retainers look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of 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 Maisemore 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 Maisemore
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Maisemore. Officially, Maisemore is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Maisemore falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Maisemore, 6.2% of the 1,488 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Maisemore has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Maisemore are Denmark Road High School (2.2 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Maisemore sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maisemore is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Maisemore → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Maisemore 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 Maisemore can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Maisemore
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 Maisemore 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 Maisemore
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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 Maisemore
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maisemore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maisemore is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Maisemore?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Maisemore, 25 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Maisemore?
The nearest practice to Maisemore that lists retainers is Dr Naiz Khan in Gloucester, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.2 miles) and St.James Dental (4.4 miles).
Which county covers Maisemore?
Maisemore falls within Gloucestershire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Maisemore?
OHID figures for this ICB show 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Which towns are close to Maisemore?
Highnam, Walham, Hempsted are within easy reach of Maisemore.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Maisemore?
NHS dental commissioning in Maisemore falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
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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