Retainers in St Cross at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic, Winchester — under a mile; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | GG Orthodontics, Winchester — 1 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,839 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 12 within 5 miles, 23 within 10, 59 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 21.4% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 950 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 Cross listing retainers
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of St Cross, 23 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, 0.1 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Dental & Implant ClinicWinchester | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| OMUOwslebury | 3.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex Solent OrthodonticsNorth Baddesley | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 10.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Cross with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Winchester, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are Owslebury (3.8 miles south-east) and North Baddesley (7.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Owslebury | 1 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Southampton | 4 | 8.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hendrickse Dental Health in North Baddesley (5.0 from 22 reviews), 7.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.9 (293 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 4.9 (205 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-west |
| City Bridge Dental & Implant ClinicWinchester | 4.9 (138 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near St Cross
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic, Winchester (under a mile) | OMU (3.8 miles); Hendrickse Dental Health (7.2 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | GG Orthodontics, Winchester (1 miles) | OMU (3.8 miles); The Smiles Studio (5.8 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | GG Orthodontics, Winchester (1 miles) | St Cuthbert's Dental Surgery (1.1 miles); Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (8.7 miles) | 5 |
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. Any orthodontic practice in St Cross can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in St Cross
What's available in St Cross depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, St Cross is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. 16.7% of St Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,839 residents in the neighbourhood around St Cross, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Hampshire. St Cross has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to St Cross are Kings' School (1.3 miles) and The Westgate School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks St Cross among England's less deprived areas. See local practice availability in St Cross → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in St Cross 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 St Cross can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in St Cross
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in St Cross 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.
Retainer Options in St Cross
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
Essix retainers are the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three 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 Cross now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in St Cross
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Cross is Winchester Orthodontic Practice, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic (0.9 miles) and St James & Chesil Dental Practice (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Cross?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of St Cross, 23 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near St Cross?
The nearest practice to St Cross that lists retainers is City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic in Winchester, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include OMU (3.8 miles) and Hendrickse Dental Health (7.2 miles).
Is St Cross a family area?
Census data puts 16.7% of St Cross's population at under 16.
What NHS area is St Cross in for dental services?
St Cross sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is St Cross rural or urban?
By ONS classification, St Cross falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is St Cross compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, St Cross is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes — retainers are always needed after orthodontic treatment. Without them, teeth drift back toward their original positions. The speed of relapse varies between individuals, but no one is exempt from the need for 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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