Retainers in St. Mary's Park at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, Fulham — 1.5 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, Brixton — 2.5 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Queens Gate Orthodontics, Battersea — 1.8 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of 1,919 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 74 within 5 miles, 193 within 10, 360 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 40.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,491 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. Mary's Park listing retainers
On our practice register: 74 practices within 5 miles of St. Mary's Park, 193 practices within 10 and 360 practices within 20. The closest is The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, 0.6 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (607 reviews) |
| Chelsea and Fulham DentistFulham | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (764 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Progressive DentistryFulham | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Mary Lo, Specialist OrthodontistLondon | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (11 reviews) |
| Redhead OrthodonticsFulham | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Mary's Park with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Fulham, 1.5 miles west; the next are Battersea (1.8 miles north) and London (1.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 4 | 1.5 miles west |
| Battersea | 3 | 1.8 miles north |
| London | 2 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Putney | 1 | 2.2 miles west |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 2.4 miles east |
| Morden | 1 | 2.4 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. Mary's Park
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), 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Redhead OrthodonticsFulham | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 1.9 miles west |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 2.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near St. Mary's Park
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles) | Chelsea and Fulham Dentist (1.6 miles); Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.8 miles) | 16 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.5 miles) | Orthosmile Earl's Court (3 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Queens Gate Orthodontics, Battersea (1.8 miles) | Ethicare Dental Practice (2.2 miles); Buckingham Gate Orthodontics (2.4 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles) | Chelsea and Fulham Dentist (1.6 miles); Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.8 miles) | 11 |
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. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your St. Mary's Park treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in St. Mary's Park
Practices serving St. Mary's Park differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. St. Mary's Park is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. St. Mary's Park sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of St. Mary's Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around St. Mary's Park, 3.6% of the 1,919 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (74), St. Mary's Park has more choice than 99% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near St. Mary's Park attend schools such as Saint John Bosco College (0.3 miles) and Harris Academy Battersea (0.5 miles). 34 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 111 schools and 40,746 pupils in St. Mary's Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, St. Mary's Park is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to St. Mary's Park is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in St. Mary's Park → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in St. Mary's Park 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. Mary's Park can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in St. Mary's Park
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 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 St. Mary's Park 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. Mary's Park
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. Mary's Park 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.
Orthodontic Aftercare in St. Mary's Park
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in St. Mary's Park. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in St. Mary's Park
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Mary's Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Mary's Park is The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, about 0.6 miles to the south. The next closest are BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.6 miles) and Moonz | Orthodontic Practice London (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Mary's Park?
Our register has 74 practices within 5 miles of St. Mary's Park, 193 practices within 10 miles and 360 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near St. Mary's Park?
The nearest practice to St. Mary's Park that lists retainers is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, about 1.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Chelsea and Fulham Dentist (1.6 miles) and Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
What county is St. Mary's Park in?
St. Mary's Park is in Greater London.
Is St. Mary's Park a family area?
Around 14.7% of St. Mary's Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How's children's dental health in St. Mary's Park's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in St. Mary's Park?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Get in touch with an orthodontist promptly to arrange a replacement. Wear an old retainer that still fits reasonably in the meantime to limit drift — most practices can turn around a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan.
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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