Retainers in Radmanthwaite at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse — 1.7 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 8 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield — 1.8 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 2,640 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 6 within 5 miles, 15 within 10, 90 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 503 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 Radmanthwaite listing retainers
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Radmanthwaite, 15 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, 1.7 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is The Orthodontic Practice, 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (88 reviews) |
| Kirkby Dental PracticeSutton in Ashfield | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (314 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Arrow Orthodontics LtdHucknall | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 11.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Radmanthwaite with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Mansfield Woodhouse, 1.7 miles south-east; the next are Sutton in Ashfield (4.3 miles south) and Alfreton (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 4.3 miles south |
| Alfreton | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Hucknall | 1 | 10.8 miles south |
| Arnold | 1 | 11.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Radmanthwaite
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Chesterfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 122 reviews), 9.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Smile Studio Walk In CentreArnold | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 11.5 miles south |
| The Orthodontic PracticeMansfield Woodhouse | 4.7 (88 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Radmanthwaite
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | The Orthodontic Practice, Mansfield Woodhouse (1.7 miles) | Kirkby Dental Practice (4.3 miles); Refine Specialist Dental Care (8 miles) | 7 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (8 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Market Place Dental Care, Sutton in Ashfield (1.8 miles) | Shine Dental Care Mansfield (2.4 miles); Kirkby Dental Practice (4.3 miles) | 13 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Kirkby Dental Practice, Sutton in Ashfield (4.3 miles) | Ferndale House Dental Practice (10 miles); Arrow Orthodontics Ltd (10.8 miles) | 7 |
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. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Radmanthwaite treatment result lasts.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Radmanthwaite
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Radmanthwaite can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Radmanthwaite
Provision in Radmanthwaite varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Radmanthwaite as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Radmanthwaite falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Radmanthwaite's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,640 residents in the neighbourhood around Radmanthwaite, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Radmanthwaite is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Radmanthwaite are served by secondary schools including All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Academy (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Radmanthwaite falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Radmanthwaite is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 19 miles away. See local practice availability in Radmanthwaite → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Radmanthwaite 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 Radmanthwaite can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
Guidance has shifted in recent years: removable retainers are now recommended indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only, then several nights a week for life. The old 'stop after two years' advice caused many relapses.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
After Your Braces Come Off in Radmanthwaite
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. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Radmanthwaite
Practices serving Radmanthwaite differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Radmanthwaite sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Radmanthwaite, 5.6% of the 2,640 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Radmanthwaite has more choice than 64% of towns in England. 19.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Radmanthwaite attend schools such as All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Academy (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Radmanthwaite's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Radmanthwaite is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Radmanthwaite
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Radmanthwaite?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Radmanthwaite is THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Mansfield, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice (1.7 miles) and Market Place Dental Care (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Radmanthwaite?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Radmanthwaite, 15 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Radmanthwaite?
The nearest practice to Radmanthwaite that lists retainers is The Orthodontic Practice in Mansfield Woodhouse, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Kirkby Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Refine Specialist Dental Care (8.0 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Radmanthwaite?
Radmanthwaite sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What county is Radmanthwaite in?
Radmanthwaite is in Nottinghamshire.
How's children's dental health in Radmanthwaite's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Which towns are close to Radmanthwaite?
Mansfield, Newton Town, Mansfield Woodhouse are within easy reach of Radmanthwaite.
Do fixed retainers cause tartar build-up?
A bonded retainer can collect plaque and tartar if it isn't cleaned around carefully, since it makes flossing the lower front teeth harder. Using a floss threader or interdental brush daily, plus regular hygienist visits, keeps the area healthy. Most people manage this easily once shown the technique.
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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