Retainers in Six Hills at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 5.1 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Soar Valley Dental Practice, Barrow upon Soar — 4.6 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of 1,470 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 25 within 10, 96 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 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 Six Hills listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Six Hills, 25 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, 4.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Lux Dental Loughborough, 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Six Hills with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Quorndon, 5.1 miles south-west; the next are Loughborough (6.3 miles west) and Melton Mowbray (6.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quorndon | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Loughborough | 3 | 6.3 miles west |
| Melton Mowbray | 2 | 6.6 miles east |
| Leicester | 2 | 9.0 miles south |
| West Bridgford | 1 | 10.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Six Hills
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon (5.0 from 277 reviews), 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 6.7 miles west |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 4.9 (369 reviews) | 9.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Six Hills
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon (5.1 miles) | Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (6.3 miles); Peacock Dental Spa (6.5 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Soar Valley Dental Practice, Barrow upon Soar (4.6 miles) | Peacock Dental Spa (6.5 miles); Granby House Dental Practice (6.7 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon (5.1 miles) | Peacock Dental Spa (6.5 miles); The Dental Suite - Leicester (6.7 miles) | 6 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Orthodontists in Six Hills typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Six Hills
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Six Hills can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
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.
Retainer Services in Six Hills
Not every practice near Six Hills offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Six Hills — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18.2% of Six Hills's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,470 residents in the neighbourhood around Six Hills, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Six Hills are Humphrey Perkins School (4.6 miles) and Wreake Valley Academy (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Six Hills sits among the less deprived areas of England. See local practice availability in Six Hills → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Six Hills 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 Six Hills can usually provide replacement retainers.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Six Hills
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Six Hills. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Routine 6-monthly dental check-ups remain important after orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will check fixed retainer integrity, gum health around bonded wires, removable retainer fit, and early signs of tooth movement. Contact your orthodontist promptly if: your removable retainer no longer fits easily, a fixed retainer wire appears to have moved, or you notice teeth changing position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Six Hills
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Six Hills?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Six Hills is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 4.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Lux Dental Loughborough (5.1 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Six Hills?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Six Hills, 25 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Six Hills?
The nearest practice to Six Hills that lists retainers is Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (6.3 miles) and Peacock Dental Spa (6.5 miles).
Which towns are close to Six Hills?
Nearby towns include Thrussington, Ragdale, Shoby.
How deprived is Six Hills compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Six Hills is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Six Hills?
By ONS classification, Six Hills falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which county covers Six Hills?
Six Hills falls within Leicestershire.
Can I whiten my teeth while wearing retainers?
Clear Essix retainers can double as whitening trays with dentist-supplied gel, and removable retainers are simply taken out during in-chair whitening. A fixed bonded wire doesn't prevent whitening of the front teeth, though the gel won't reach directly behind it. Your dentist can advise the best approach.
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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