Retainers in Streatham at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham — 1.8 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic, Brixton — 2.3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill — 2.1 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of 2,413 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 51 within 5 miles, 184 within 10, 348 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 68.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16,548 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 Streatham listing retainers
On our practice register: 51 practices within 5 miles of Streatham, 184 practices within 10 and 348 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Beauty Streatham, 1.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, 1.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed BracesMorden | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (156 reviews) |
| Thornton Dental and Implant CentreThornton Heath | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (204 reviews) |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Streatham with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Peckham, 1.8 miles east; the next are Brixton Hill (2.1 miles north) and Brixton (2.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Peckham | 1 | 1.8 miles east |
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
| Brixton | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
| Morden | 3 | 2.5 miles west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Wimbledon | 1 | 3.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Streatham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Feel Good Dental - Croydon (5.0 from 401 reviews), 4.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Dental - CroydonCroydon | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-east |
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Merton Dental WimbledonWimbledon | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 3.2 miles west |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 2.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Streatham
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham (1.8 miles) | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (2.1 miles); Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.3 miles) | 12 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.3 miles) | Ridgway Dental - Wimbledon (3.9 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill (2.1 miles) | 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (2.5 miles); Thornton Dental and Implant Centre (2.5 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill (2.1 miles) | Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.3 miles); 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (2.5 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.
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. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Streatham treatment result lasts. People from St. Leonard's, Streatham Hill and Streatham Park regularly visit orthodontists in Streatham.
Types of Retainer Available in Streatham
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 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 Streatham now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Services in Streatham
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Streatham and the surrounding area. Officially, Streatham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Streatham. Streatham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,413 residents in the neighbourhood around Streatham, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 51 orthodontic practices within five miles, Streatham is better served than 98% of towns in England. Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Streatham are served by secondary schools including Dunraven School (0.4 miles) and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.6 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Streatham's Local Authority area covers 96 schools and 35,727 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Streatham sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Streatham is about 5 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. See local practice availability in Streatham → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from St. Leonard's, Streatham Hill, and Streatham Park regularly make use of Streatham's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Streatham 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 Streatham can usually provide replacement retainers.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
Life After Braces in Streatham
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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. People from St. Leonard's, Streatham Hill and Streatham Park regularly visit orthodontists in Streatham.
Long-Term Retention in Streatham
Retention is lifelong. Teeth experience continuous biological pressure to drift throughout life. Removable retainers should be worn full-time for the first 3-6 months, then nights only indefinitely. The previous guidance of stopping after 2 years has been updated — consistent long-term wear is what prevents relapse.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Streatham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Streatham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Streatham is Dental Beauty Streatham, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Clapham South Dental Centre (1.7 miles) and Dulwich Smile Suite (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Streatham?
Our register has 51 practices within 5 miles of Streatham, 184 practices within 10 miles and 348 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Streatham?
The nearest practice to Streatham that lists retainers is Dulwich Orthodontic Centre in Peckham, about 1.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (2.1 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (2.3 miles).
How deprived is Streatham compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Streatham is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many schools are in Streatham's area?
There are 96 schools and 35,727 pupils in Streatham's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
How many families live in Streatham?
13.8% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Streatham?
Regionally, 20% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
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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