Retainers in Makeney at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 5.2 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7.6 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby — 5.2 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of 1,897 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 19 within 10, 86 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 12.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 456 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 Makeney listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Makeney, 19 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, 4.5 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Ashbourne Road Dental, 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (346 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 7.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Makeney with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Derby, 5.2 miles south; the next are Findern (7.0 miles south) and Alfreton (7.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 5 | 5.2 miles south |
| Findern | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Long Eaton | 1 | 12.0 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 Makeney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby (4.9 from 346 reviews), 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 5.2 miles south |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 4.9 (139 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 4.9 (13 reviews) | 6.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Makeney
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby (5.2 miles) | The Park Brace Clinic (6.4 miles); The Park Dental Clinic (6.4 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (7.6 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Ashbourne Road Dental, Derby (5.2 miles) | Heanor Dental Care (5.5 miles); Derby City Dental Care (5.8 miles) | 13 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Cavendish Dental Practice, Derby (6.8 miles) | No1 The Orthodontic Specialists (7 miles); Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston (7.4 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Makeney treatment result lasts.
Looking After Retainers in Makeney
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Makeney 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.
Retainer Services in Makeney
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Makeney. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Makeney sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Makeney skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Makeney, 4.7% of the 1,897 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Makeney are The Ecclesbourne School (1.1 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Makeney falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Makeney is about 26 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. See local practice availability in Makeney → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Makeney 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 Makeney can usually provide replacement retainers.
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.
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.
Post-Brace Care in Makeney
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Makeney. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Makeney
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Makeney. By ONS classification, Makeney falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Makeney. Makeney's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,897 residents in Makeney's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Makeney attend schools such as The Ecclesbourne School (1.1 miles) and Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Makeney falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Makeney is about 26 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Makeney
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Makeney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Makeney is Cosmetic White Smiles at The Oakwood Dental Centre in Derby, about 4.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ashbourne Road Dental (5.2 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice / Derby Orthodontics (R V Patel) (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Makeney?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Makeney, 19 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Makeney?
The nearest practice to Makeney that lists retainers is Ashbourne Road Dental in Derby, about 5.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Park Brace Clinic (6.4 miles) and The Park Dental Clinic (6.4 miles).
What towns are near Makeney?
Nearby towns include Bridgehill, Duffield, Belper.
Is Makeney a family area?
13.3% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How's children's dental health in Makeney's area?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Makeney?
Makeney sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How do I clean my retainer?
Rinse removable retainers with cold water every time you remove them. Clean with a soft toothbrush — no toothpaste (too abrasive). Retainer cleaning tablets dissolved in cold water once or twice a week help remove calculus build-up. Never put retainers in hot water or the dishwasher.
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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