Retainers in Southfield at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush — 1 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Orthosmile Earl's Court, Shepherds Bush — 1.7 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush — 1 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of 1,737 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 60 within 5 miles, 179 within 10, 374 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 27.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13,033 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 Southfield listing retainers
On our practice register: 60 practices within 5 miles of Southfield, 179 practices within 10 and 374 practices within 20. The closest is West London Dental Centres in Chiswick, 0.5 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Hammersmith Orthodontics, 1.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith OrthodonticsShepherds Bush | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.7 (49 reviews) |
| Artiste Studios - L'OrthodontisteShepherds Bush | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| Orthosmile Earl's CourtShepherds Bush | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (224 reviews) |
| Ealing Dental SpecialistsEaling Common | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (417 reviews) |
| The Kensington ClinicNotting Hill | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (175 reviews) |
| Dickens Yard Dental EalingEaling Common | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (321 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Southfield with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Shepherds Bush, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Ealing Common (1.9 miles north-west) and Notting Hill (2.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Bush | 3 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Ealing Common | 2 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Notting Hill | 1 | 2.1 miles east |
| Fulham | 4 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Greenford | 1 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| London | 3 | 2.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 3.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Redhead OrthodonticsFulham | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Chelsea and Fulham DentistFulham | 4.9 (764 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Progressive DentistryFulham | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Southfield
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush (1 miles) | Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste (1.6 miles); Orthosmile Earl's Court (1.7 miles) | 14 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Orthosmile Earl's Court, Shepherds Bush (1.7 miles) | Ealing Dental Specialists (1.9 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Hammersmith Orthodontics, Shepherds Bush (1 miles) | Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios (1.4 miles); The Bush Dental Clinic (1.4 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | West London Dental Centres, Chiswick (under a mile) | DrPachaOrthodontics (1.3 miles); Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios (1.4 miles) | 10 |
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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Any orthodontic practice in Southfield can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Southfield?
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 classic removable retainer: robust, adjustable, and long-lived, with the only real downside being that the front wire is visible when in.
Many orthodontists in Southfield now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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.
Retainer Services in Southfield
Provision in Southfield varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Southfield as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Southfield sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.3% of Southfield's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,737 residents in the neighbourhood around Southfield, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 57 orthodontic practices within five miles, Southfield is better served than 98% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Southfield attend schools such as Ark Soane Academy (0.9 miles) and Ark Acton Academy (0.9 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 112 schools and 57,704 pupils across Southfield's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Southfield sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Southfield is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 6 miles away. See local practice availability in Southfield → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Southfield 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 Southfield can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Southfield
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Southfield, protecting the result begins. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Regular 6-monthly dental check-ups don't stop mattering once treatment ends — your dentist will still check a fixed retainer wire is intact, the gum around it is healthy, a removable retainer still fits, and there's no early sign of teeth moving. Get in touch with your orthodontist promptly if a removable retainer stops fitting easily, a fixed wire looks like it's shifted, or you notice any change in tooth position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Southfield
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southfield is West London Dental Centres in Chiswick, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Chiswick Smiles Dental Studio (0.6 miles) and Acton Dental Care (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southfield?
Our register has 60 practices within 5 miles of Southfield, 179 practices within 10 miles and 374 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Southfield?
The nearest practice to Southfield that lists retainers is Hammersmith Orthodontics in Shepherds Bush, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Artiste Studios - L'Orthodontiste (1.6 miles) and Orthosmile Earl's Court (1.7 miles).
How many families live in Southfield?
Around 20.3% of Southfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is Southfield compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Southfield is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Southfield?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
Is Southfield rural or urban?
ONS classifies Southfield as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct existing crookedness.
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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