Retainers in St Augustines at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — under a mile; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 9.3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — under a mile; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 21.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of 1,736 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 14 within 10, 50 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 27.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,556 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 St Augustines listing retainers
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of St Augustines, 14 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 0.3 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 0.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Refine Specialist Dental CareAlfreton | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 10.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Augustines with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Chesterfield, 0.3 miles north; the next are Alfreton (9.3 miles south) and Sheffield (10.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1 | 0.3 miles north |
| Alfreton | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Sheffield | 6 | 10.0 miles north |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 10.0 miles north |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 1 | 11.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Augustines
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (5.0 from 264 reviews), 11.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 11.0 miles north |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 0.3 miles north |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 4.8 (164 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 4.8 (82 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near St Augustines
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Chesterfield Orthodontics (under a mile) | Refine Specialist Dental Care (9.3 miles); Impress (10 miles) | 11 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (9.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Chesterfield Orthodontics (under a mile) | Aspire Dental (under a mile); Peak Smile Studio (4.4 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield (under a mile) | Impress (10 miles); The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (10 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. Practices across St Augustines usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in St Augustines
Provision in St Augustines varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, St Augustines is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in St Augustines falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,736 residents in the neighbourhood around St Augustines, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, St Augustines is better served than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to St Augustines are Parkside Community School (0.4 miles) and Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (1.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. St Augustines falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to St Augustines is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in St Augustines → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in St Augustines 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 St Augustines can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in St Augustines
Fixed (bonded) retainers sit permanently behind the front teeth as a discreet bonded wire, holding the result with zero patient effort. The trade-off is cleaning: floss threaders or interdental brushes are needed to keep the area healthy.
Essix retainers are clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 years.
Hawley retainers are the traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in St Augustines now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Looking After Retainers in St Augustines
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in St Augustines promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
After Your Braces Come Off in St Augustines
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in St Augustines, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
The De-bond Appointment
De-bonding uses an instrument that carefully cracks the adhesive bond so brackets lift free without damaging the enamel underneath, then a rotating buff polishes off any leftover adhesive — the whole thing takes 10-20 minutes. Some mild sensitivity afterwards, as enamel that's been under a bracket meets air again, is normal and settles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in St Augustines
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Augustines?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Augustines is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Care Centre (0.3 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Augustines?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of St Augustines, 14 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near St Augustines?
The nearest practice to St Augustines that lists retainers is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 0.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Refine Specialist Dental Care (9.3 miles) and Impress (10.0 miles).
Is St Augustines a family area?
Around 21.9% of St Augustines's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Which county covers St Augustines?
St Augustines is in Derbyshire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near St Augustines?
Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which NHS body covers St Augustines for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes, without exception — teeth drift back toward where they started without one. How fast varies person to person, but nobody is exempt from needing retention.
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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