Retainers in Providence Place at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 8.1 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 8.1 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of 2,339 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 22 within 10, 54 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,651 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 Providence Place listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Providence Place; 22 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 8.1 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Welshmill Dental Practice, 8.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 9.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Providence Place with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Frome, 8.1 miles south-east; the next are Mendip (8.6 miles south-west) and Bath (9.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 2 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Bath | 2 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 3 | 12.7 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 12.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Providence Place
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), 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 9.2 miles north-east |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Providence Place
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome (8.1 miles) | Southwest Dental Laboratory (8.6 miles); Somerset Orthodontist (8.6 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome (8.1 miles) | Aquae Sulis Dental (8.4 miles); Chelsea Road Dental (8.5 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome (8.6 miles) | Priory Dental (8.6 miles); Circus Dental (9.1 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Providence Place can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Providence Place
Not every practice near Providence Place offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Providence Place'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 Providence Place. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,339 residents in the neighbourhood around Providence Place, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Providence Place; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Providence Place are served by secondary schools including Somervale Secondary School (0.3 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (0.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Providence Place's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Providence Place falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Providence Place is about 13 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. See local practice availability in Providence Place → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Providence Place 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 Providence Place can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Options in Providence Place
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 look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of years.
Hawley retainers are the traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Providence Place now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Looking After Retainers in Providence Place
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Providence Place can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Post-Brace Care in Providence Place
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Providence Place
Many patients want to whiten their teeth immediately after braces come off. Wait at least 4 weeks before starting whitening — enamel is temporarily more porous after de-bonding and needs time to remineralise. Professional whitening after this period produces excellent results on freshly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Providence Place
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Providence Place?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Providence Place is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 8.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Aquae Sulis Dental (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Providence Place?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Providence Place, 22 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 8.1 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Providence Place?
The nearest practice to Providence Place that lists retainers is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 8.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Southwest Dental Laboratory (8.6 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (8.6 miles).
Which county covers Providence Place?
Providence Place is in Bath and North East Somerset.
How many families live in Providence Place?
17.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which towns are close to Providence Place?
Wheeler's Hill, Paulton, Stratton-on-the-Fosse are within easy reach of Providence Place.
What NHS area is Providence Place in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
A wire debonded from even one tooth needs prompt repair — movement can start quickly without it. A fully broken wire is worth an emergency appointment; any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace it, so don't leave it unaddressed.
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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