Retainers in Patrick Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Smile Design Studio, Wakefield — 3.1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Dental Rituals, Morley — 6.6 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Smile Design Studio, Wakefield — 3.1 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of 1,885 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 14 within 5 miles, 55 within 10, 119 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 17.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 196 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 Patrick Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Patrick Green, 55 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, 3.1 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Smile Design Studio, 3.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 3.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Patrick Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Wakefield, 3.1 miles south-west; the next are Leeds (4.8 miles north-west) and Scholes (5.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 6 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Leeds | 5 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Scholes | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Garforth | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Morley | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patrick Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 3.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3.4 miles south |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 4.9 (782 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Patrick Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Smile Design Studio, Wakefield (3.1 miles) | Poldent (3.3 miles); Northgate Dental (3.4 miles) | 14 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Dental Rituals, Morley (6.6 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Smile Design Studio, Wakefield (3.1 miles) | Tovey Little Dental Centre (3.3 miles); Northgate Dental (3.4 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Smile Design Studio, Wakefield (3.1 miles) | Northgate Dental (3.4 miles); Orthodontics by Jonty (4.1 miles) | 12 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Patrick Green treatment result lasts.
Looking After Retainers in Patrick 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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Patrick Green 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.
Types of Retainer Available in Patrick Green
Fixed (bonded) retainers are thin wires bonded behind the front teeth — usually the lower six, sometimes the upper too. They're permanent, invisible from the front, and need no daily effort, though they require careful cleaning with floss threaders to keep the gum 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 Patrick Green 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 Patrick Green
What's available in Patrick Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Patrick Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Patrick Green. Census data puts 17.8% of Patrick Green's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Patrick Green, 5.5% of the 1,885 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Patrick Green has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Patrick Green are Oulton Academy (0.7 miles) and Rodillian Academy (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Patrick Green's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Patrick Green close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Patrick Green is about 6 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. See local practice availability in Patrick Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Patrick Green generally sit 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 Patrick Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Patrick Green
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Patrick Green, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
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 Patrick Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patrick Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patrick Green is Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, about 3.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dental Studio (3.2 miles) and Newstead House Dental Clinic (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patrick Green?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Patrick Green, 55 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Patrick Green?
The nearest practice to Patrick Green that lists retainers is Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, about 3.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Poldent (3.3 miles) and Northgate Dental (3.4 miles).
Is Patrick Green a family area?
Census data puts 17.8% of Patrick Green's population at under 16.
What towns are near Patrick Green?
Eastmoor, Lofthouse Gate, Lofthouse are within easy reach of Patrick Green.
How deprived is Patrick Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Patrick Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Patrick Green rural or urban?
ONS classifies Patrick Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How long do I need to wear my retainer?
The current standard guidance is to wear removable retainers indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only long-term. Stopping retainer wear, even after several years, risks teeth gradually drifting. Fixed bonded retainers are left in place permanently.
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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