Retainers in Moorgreen at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, Hucknall — 5.1 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 7.1 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Kimberley Dental, Kimberley — 2 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 11.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of 1,644 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 5 within 5 miles, 44 within 10, 81 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 309 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 Moorgreen listing retainers
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Moorgreen, 44 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Kimberley Dental, 2.0 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| J C M HarrisonNottingham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (2 reviews) |
| East Midlands OrthodonticsNottingham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (152 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moorgreen with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Hucknall, 5.1 miles east; the next are Sutton in Ashfield (5.6 miles north) and Arnold (6.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hucknall | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 5.6 miles north |
| Arnold | 1 | 6.4 miles east |
| Nottingham | 5 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Long Eaton | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 7.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moorgreen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stella Dental Nottingham (5.0 from 116 reviews), 6.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Dental NottinghamNottingham | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Pure OrthodonticsNottingham | 4.9 (242 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Beeston Dental PracticeLong Eaton | 4.8 (305 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Moorgreen
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Arrow Orthodontics Ltd, Hucknall (5.1 miles) | Kirkby Dental Practice (5.6 miles); Smile Studio Walk In Centre (6.4 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (7.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Kimberley Dental (2 miles) | Heanor Dental Care (3 miles); The Smile Suite, Nottingham (5.1 miles) | 14 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Kimberley Dental (2 miles) | Smilestyle Signature Dental Care (4.9 miles); Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (5.1 miles) | 9 |
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. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Moorgreen treatment result lasts.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Moorgreen
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 Moorgreen 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 Moorgreen
No orthodontic practice covers Moorgreen directly, though Church View Dental Practice (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Moorgreen is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Moorgreen's under-16 share, 11.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Moorgreen, 4.9% of the 1,644 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Moorgreen is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.9% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Moorgreen are served by secondary schools including Hall Park Academy (1.3 miles) and The Kimberley School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Moorgreen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Moorgreen is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 26 miles away. See local practice availability in Moorgreen → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Moorgreen 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 Moorgreen can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Options in Moorgreen
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 use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Moorgreen 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 Moorgreen
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Moorgreen is a milestone — but not the end of the process. 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.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Moorgreen
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moorgreen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moorgreen is Kimberley Dental, about 2.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Heanor Dental Care (3.0 miles) and Hucknall Dental Care (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moorgreen?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Moorgreen, 44 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Moorgreen?
The nearest practice to Moorgreen that lists retainers is Arrow Orthodontics Ltd in Hucknall, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (5.6 miles) and Smile Studio Walk In Centre (6.4 miles).
Where's the nearest dentist to Moorgreen?
No orthodontic practice covers Moorgreen directly — the nearest dentist, Church View Dental Practice, is about a mile away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Moorgreen?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board.
What towns are near Moorgreen?
Nearby towns include Awsworth, Watnall, Eastwood.
How deprived is Moorgreen compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Moorgreen is less deprived than most of England. 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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