Retainers in Mare Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 5.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 5.3 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 1,535 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 10 within 10, 18 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 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 Mare Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Mare Green, 10 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 4.8 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Confident Orthodontics, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 12.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 15.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 17.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 21.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mare Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Taunton, 5.3 miles west; the next are Langford Budville (12.7 miles west) and Yeovil (15.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 1 | 5.3 miles west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
| Yeovil | 1 | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 2 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 1 | 21.6 miles north |
| Penarth | 1 | 29.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mare Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 4.4 (19 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Mare Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton (5.3 miles) | Wellington Dental Practice (12.7 miles); Smile Dental Laboratory (15 miles) | 5 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton (5.3 miles) | Smile Dental Laboratory (15 miles); Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre (22.1 miles) | 2 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville (12.7 miles) | Smile Dental Laboratory (15 miles); Priory Dental (17.3 miles) | 3 |
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 Mare Green treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Mare Green
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Mare Green. Mare Green — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,535 residents in Mare Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Mare Green are Monkton Wood Academy (4.9 miles) and Huish Episcopi Academy (5.7 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Mare Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Mare Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Mare Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Mare Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Mare Green 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 Mare Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
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.
Looking After Retainers in Mare Green
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Mare Green can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Post-Brace Care in Mare Green
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Mare Green. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Protecting Your Result After Treatment in Mare Green
Two things keep a result stable long-term: a fixed retainer you don't have to think about, and a removable one worn consistently at night. Skipping the removable retainer for even a few weeks is often enough for a tooth to start shifting back.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Mare Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mare Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mare Green is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 4.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Confident Orthodontics (5.3 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mare Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Mare Green, 10 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Mare Green?
The nearest practice to Mare Green that lists retainers is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 5.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Wellington Dental Practice (12.7 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (15.0 miles).
Which NHS body covers Mare Green for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board.
How many pupils are in Mare Green's Local Authority?
There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Mare Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Is Mare Green a family area?
14.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How deprived is Mare Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Mare Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much does a replacement retainer cost?
Essix replacements typically run £80-£150 per arch, Hawley retainers £150-£250 but last longer, and rebonding a fixed wire is usually £50-£150. Prices vary by practice, so it's worth getting a quote locally.
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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