Retainers in Pickwell at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 5.6 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Leicester — 13 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray — 5.6 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 1,815 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 59 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 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 Pickwell listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pickwell; 5 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is High Street Dental Care, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
| The Windsor Dental PracticeLeicester | 11.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pickwell with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles north; the next are Leicester (11.1 miles west) and Evington (11.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 2 | 5.6 miles north |
| Leicester | 8 | 11.1 miles west |
| Evington | 1 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Wigston Magna | 2 | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 13.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pickwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 13.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.9 (409 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Pickwell
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray (5.6 miles) | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (6 miles); Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (11.1 miles) | 14 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Leicester (13 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray (5.6 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (10.4 miles); Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (11.1 miles) | 12 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester (10.4 miles) | Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (11.9 miles); Dentique Dental Practice (12.2 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. Any orthodontic practice in Pickwell can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Pickwell
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Pickwell matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in Pickwell
Orthodontic practices in and around Pickwell vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Pickwell is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pickwell, 6.7% of the 1,815 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Pickwell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Pickwell attend schools such as Catmose College (4.4 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Pickwell close to the England median. See local practice availability in Pickwell → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Pickwell 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 Pickwell can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in Pickwell
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 the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three 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 Pickwell now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Pickwell
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Pickwell. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Pickwell
Practices serving Pickwell differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Pickwell is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Pickwell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,815 residents in Pickwell's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Pickwell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pickwell are Catmose College (4.4 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.5 miles). Pickwell sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Pickwell
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pickwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pickwell is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 5.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (5.6 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pickwell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pickwell, 5 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Pickwell?
The nearest practice to Pickwell that lists retainers is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 5.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (6.0 miles) and Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (11.1 miles).
What towns are near Pickwell?
Burton Lazars, Knossington, Somerby are within easy reach of Pickwell.
How deprived is Pickwell compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Pickwell is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What NHS area is Pickwell in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Pickwell?
By ONS classification, Pickwell falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Contact an orthodontist as soon as possible to arrange a replacement. In the meantime, if you have an old retainer that still fits reasonably well, wear it to minimise movement. Most practices can make a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan or impression.
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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