Retainers in Stamshaw at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice, Portsmouth — 2.5 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Millennium Dental Clinic, Gosport — 2.3 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of 1,521 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 18 within 5 miles, 27 within 10, 72 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 30% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,236 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 Stamshaw listing retainers
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Stamshaw, 27 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, 1.1 miles east. The nearest listing retainers is Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice, 2.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (868 reviews) |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville | 4.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stamshaw with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Portsmouth, 2.5 miles south; the next are Fareham (4.6 miles north-west) and Lee-on-the-Solent (4.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Fareham | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 4.7 miles west |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Havant | 1 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Ryde | 1 | 6.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stamshaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham (5.0 from 48 reviews), 4.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-west |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
| Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic PracticePortsmouth | 4.9 (868 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 4.8 (283 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Stamshaw
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice, Portsmouth (2.5 miles) | Angus Pringle Orthodontics (4.6 miles); David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (4.7 miles) | 7 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Millennium Dental Clinic, Gosport (2.3 miles) | Twenty Dental Care (3.2 miles); VIDA Dentistry (4.3 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice, Portsmouth (2.5 miles) | Magnolia House Dental Practice (5.3 miles); Envisage Dental Emsworth (6.8 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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Practices across Stamshaw usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Stamshaw
Orthodontic practices in and around Stamshaw vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stamshaw sits within NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.7% of Stamshaw's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,521 residents in Stamshaw's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Stamshaw has more choice than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Stamshaw are Mayfield School (0.9 miles) and Trafalgar School (1.1 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 65 schools and 29,581 pupils in Stamshaw's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stamshaw's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. See local practice availability in Stamshaw → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Stamshaw usually ranges from £80 to £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 Stamshaw can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
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.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Retainer Options in Stamshaw
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 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 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 Stamshaw now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Stamshaw
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Stamshaw
What's available in Stamshaw depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Stamshaw's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.7% of Stamshaw's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,521 residents in the neighbourhood around Stamshaw, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Portsmouth. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stamshaw is better served than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Stamshaw are Mayfield School (0.9 miles) and Trafalgar School (1.1 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Stamshaw's Local Authority area covers 65 schools and 29,581 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Stamshaw sits among the more deprived areas of England. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Stamshaw
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stamshaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stamshaw is Coast Dental Health in Portsmouth, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Hampshire Terrace Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Cathedral Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stamshaw?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Stamshaw, 27 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Stamshaw?
The nearest practice to Stamshaw that lists retainers is Clarendon Dental and Orthodontic Practice in Portsmouth, about 2.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Angus Pringle Orthodontics (4.6 miles) and David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral Centre (4.7 miles).
What kind of area is Stamshaw?
ONS classifies Stamshaw as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Stamshaw compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Stamshaw is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Stamshaw?
Stamshaw is in Portsmouth.
How many schools are in Stamshaw's area?
There are 65 schools and 29,581 pupils in Stamshaw's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Can I get retainers if my teeth have already shifted?
If teeth have shifted slightly, a new set of retainers made to your current tooth position will hold further movement. If the shift is significant, a short course of retreatment (aligners or braces) may be recommended first. An orthodontist assessment will determine 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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