Retainers in Mansfield at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 1.4 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 8.3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 1 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of 1,551 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 6 within 5 miles, 15 within 10, 77 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 922 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 Mansfield listing retainers
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Mansfield, 15 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, 1.0 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is The Orthodontic Practice, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 8.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (730 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mansfield with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Mansfield Woodhouse, 1.4 miles north; the next are Sutton in Ashfield (2.9 miles south-west) and Alfreton (8.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1 | 1.4 miles north |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.3 miles west |
| Hucknall | 1 | 8.5 miles south |
| Arnold | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Nottingham | 2 | 10.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mansfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 122 reviews), 11.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 4.9 (642 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Mansfield
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse (1.4 miles) | Kirkby Dental Practice (2.9 miles); Refine Specialist Dental Care (8.3 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (8.3 miles) | Pear Tree Dental (12 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield (1 miles) | Shine Dental Care Mansfield (2.1 miles); Kirkby Dental Practice (2.9 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield (2.9 miles) | Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (8.5 miles); Smile Studio Walk In Centre (9.1 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 Mansfield typically fit them the same day braces come off. People from Bleak Hills, Newton Town and Ladybrook regularly visit orthodontists in Mansfield.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Mansfield
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Mansfield matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in Mansfield
1 local orthodontic practice is listed in our database for Mansfield. Mansfield's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mansfield falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,551 residents in the neighbourhood around Mansfield, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Mansfield has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Mansfield attend schools such as The Brunts Academy (1.6 miles) and All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.6 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Mansfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mansfield is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 21 miles away. See local practice availability in Mansfield → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from Bleak Hills, Newton Town, and Ladybrook regularly make use of Mansfield's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Mansfield 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 Mansfield can usually provide replacement retainers.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Mansfield?
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
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 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Mansfield. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends. People from Bleak Hills, Newton Town and Ladybrook regularly visit orthodontists in Mansfield.
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 Mansfield
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mansfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mansfield is Market Place Dental Care in Sutton in Ashfield, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Thackeray Dental Care (1.2 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mansfield?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Mansfield, 15 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Mansfield?
The nearest practice to Mansfield that lists retainers is The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Refine Specialist Dental Care (8.3 miles).
What NHS area is Mansfield in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Mansfield falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board.
How's children's dental health in Mansfield's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Mansfield rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Mansfield falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Mansfield compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Mansfield is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently behind the teeth, needing no daily effort. A removable one (Essix or Hawley) comes out for eating and cleaning but has to be worn consistently. Plenty of patients get both — a fixed wire plus a removable night tray.
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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