Retainers in Odd Down at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath — 1.9 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 1.6 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,390 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 15 within 5 miles, 24 within 10, 57 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 24.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,351 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 Odd Down listing retainers
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Odd Down, 24 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bath Spa Dentistry, 1.6 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Circus Orthodontics, 1.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Odd Down with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bath, 1.9 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (8.0 miles east) and Frome (9.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 2 | 1.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
| Frome | 2 | 9.1 miles south |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Bristol | 3 | 10.1 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 Odd Down
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bristol Dental Practice (4.9 from 689 reviews), 11.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 1.9 miles north |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 4.8 (166 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Odd Down
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Circus Orthodontics, Bath (1.9 miles) | Dr G Edwards (1.9 miles); Dentalcare Trowbridge (8 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield (10 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath (1.6 miles) | Chelsea Road Dental (1.8 miles); Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (1.9 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Circus Dental, Bath (1.9 miles) | Southwest Dental Laboratory (9.7 miles); Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (9.8 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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Odd Down can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Types of Retainer Available in Odd Down
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 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 Odd Down 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 Odd Down
Provision in Odd Down varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Odd Down sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of Odd Down's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,390 residents in the neighbourhood around Odd Down, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Odd Down has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Odd Down are served by secondary schools including Saint Gregory's Catholic College (0.5 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (1.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Odd Down's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Odd Down is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Odd Down is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Odd Down → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Odd Down typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Odd Down can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Post-Brace Care in Odd Down
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Odd Down. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Odd Down
Provision in Odd Down varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Odd Down's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Odd Down. Odd Down's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,390 residents in the neighbourhood around Odd Down, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Odd Down has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Odd Down are Saint Gregory's Catholic College (0.5 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (1.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 31,546 pupils across Odd Down's Local Authority. Odd Down's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Odd Down is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Odd Down
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Odd Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Odd Down is Bath Spa Dentistry, about 1.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Aquae Sulis Dental (1.6 miles) and The Dental Implant Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Odd Down?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Odd Down, 24 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Odd Down?
The nearest practice to Odd Down that lists retainers is Circus Orthodontics in Bath, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dr G Edwards (1.9 miles) and Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.0 miles).
What towns are near Odd Down?
Nearby towns include Lyncombe Hill, Twerton, Lyncombe Vale.
How many families live in Odd Down?
Census data puts 16.5% of Odd Down's population at under 16.
How deprived is Odd Down compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Odd Down is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Odd Down?
Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth start drifting back without support — sometimes within weeks, sometimes over months. If a removable retainer stops fitting, don't force it back in; get it checked instead, since catching it early is far cheaper than waiting.
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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