Retainers in Putsborough at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 8.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 8.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of 1,324 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 11 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 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 Putsborough listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Putsborough; 9 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles south-east. Few practices near here list retainers in their published information, so this lists the nearest of any kind.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 8.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Putsborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnstaple, 7.7 miles south-east; the next are Bideford (8.4 miles south) and Great Torrington (13.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Bideford | 2 | 8.4 miles south |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Putsborough
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford (8.4 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple (8.3 miles) | Litchdon Medical Centre (9.1 miles); Torrington Dental Practice (13.4 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Next Wave Dental, Barnstaple (9.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Any orthodontic practice in Putsborough can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Putsborough
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 Putsborough can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Putsborough
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Putsborough — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Putsborough — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.9% of Putsborough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,324 residents in the neighbourhood around Putsborough, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Putsborough has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Putsborough are Braunton Academy (3.8 miles). Putsborough sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Putsborough → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Putsborough 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 Putsborough can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
Modern practice is lifelong retention for removable retainers — daily wear at first, easing to nights only long-term. Stopping entirely, even years later, remains the commonest cause of teeth drifting back.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Post-Brace Care in Putsborough
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Putsborough, protecting the result begins. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Putsborough
Practices serving Putsborough differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Putsborough is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 15.9% of Putsborough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Putsborough, 7.8% of the 1,324 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Putsborough; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Putsborough are served by secondary schools including Braunton Academy (3.8 miles). Putsborough 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 Putsborough
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Putsborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Putsborough is Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (7.8 miles) and Trinity Dental Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Putsborough?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Putsborough, 9 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnstaple, 7.7 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Putsborough?
The nearest practice to Putsborough that lists retainers is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 8.4 miles to the south.
What kind of area is Putsborough?
By ONS classification, Putsborough falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is Putsborough compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Putsborough is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What county is Putsborough in?
Putsborough is in Devon.
Which towns are close to Putsborough?
Nearby towns include Braunton, Woolacombe, North Buckland.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Get in touch with an orthodontist promptly to arrange a replacement. Wear an old retainer that still fits reasonably in the meantime to limit drift — most practices can turn around a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan.
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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