Retainers in Selly Park at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 1.2 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 1.2 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of 1,343 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 33 within 5 miles, 96 within 10, 200 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 22.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,814 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 Selly Park listing retainers
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Selly Park, 96 practices within 10 and 200 practices within 20. The closest is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, 1.2 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (487 reviews) |
| Polski Ortodonta BirminghamBirmingham | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selly Park with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Kings Heath, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Smethwick (1.8 miles north-west) and Birmingham (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath | 1 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Birmingham | 4 | 2.8 miles north |
| Acocks Green | 3 | 3.0 miles east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 3.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Selly Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick (4.9 from 357 reviews), 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 4.8 (795 reviews) | 3.0 miles east |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 4.8 (487 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 4.8 (116 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Selly Park
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath (1.2 miles) | Signature Orthodontics (1.8 miles); MiSmile Birmingham (2.8 miles) | 10 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath (1.2 miles) | Edgbaston Dental Centre (1.7 miles); Signature Orthodontics (1.8 miles) | 12 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath (1.2 miles) | Signature Orthodontics (1.8 miles); BPI Dental (2.4 miles) | 8 |
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 Selly Park treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Selly Park
Selly Park has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Midlands Smile Centres — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Selly Park's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Selly Park's under-16 share, 11.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,343 residents in the neighbourhood around Selly Park, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Selly Park has 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Selly Park are served by secondary schools including Selly Park Girls' School (0.1 miles) and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (1.0 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Selly Park's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Selly Park close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Selly Park is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 3 miles away. See local practice availability in Selly Park → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Selly Park typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Selly Park 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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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.
Looking After Retainers in Selly Park
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 Selly Park can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Life After Braces in Selly Park
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Selly Park is a milestone — but not the end of the process. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Selly Park
Selly Park has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Midlands Smile Centres — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Selly Park is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Selly Park has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,343 residents in the neighbourhood around Selly Park, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, Selly Park is better served than 96% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Selly Park are Selly Park Girls' School (0.1 miles) and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (1.0 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Selly Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Selly Park is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Selly Park is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 3 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Selly Park
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selly Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selly Park is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Edgbaston Dental Centre (1.7 miles) and Signature Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selly Park?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Selly Park, 96 practices within 10 miles and 200 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Selly Park?
The nearest practice to Selly Park that lists retainers is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Signature Orthodontics (1.8 miles) and MiSmile Birmingham (2.8 miles).
Which county covers Selly Park?
Selly Park is in City and Borough of Birmingham.
What towns are near Selly Park?
Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Moor Green are within easy reach of Selly Park.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Selly Park?
OHID figures for this ICB show 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Selly Park?
ONS classifies Selly Park as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can I whiten my teeth while wearing retainers?
Yes — clear Essix retainers can even double as whitening trays with the right gel, and removable ones simply come out for in-chair whitening. A fixed wire doesn't block whitening the front teeth either, though gel won't reach directly behind it.
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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