Retainers in Strettington at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Pallant Advanced Dentistry, Chichester — 2.7 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing — 16 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Dental Studio, Chichester — 2.6 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of 2,241 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 10 within 5 miles, 16 within 10, 49 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 10% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 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 Strettington listing retainers
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Strettington, 16 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, 2.1 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Pallant Advanced Dentistry, 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (279 reviews) |
| Sussex OrthodonticsBognor Regis | 5.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (137 reviews) |
| Pringle OrthodonticsLittlehampton | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (283 reviews) |
| Belgrave House Dental PracticeWaterlooville | 13.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 13.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (136 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Strettington with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Chichester, 2.7 miles south-west; the next are Bognor Regis (5.7 miles south-east) and Littlehampton (10.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester | 1 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Bognor Regis | 1 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Littlehampton | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Havant | 1 | 10.9 miles west |
| Waterlooville | 2 | 13.0 miles west |
| Worthing | 2 | 16.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Strettington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pallant Advanced Dentistry in Chichester (5.0 from 279 reviews), 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pallant Advanced DentistryChichester | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Magnolia House Dental PracticeHavant | 4.8 (283 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
| Sussex OrthodonticsBognor Regis | 4.8 (137 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Southsea OrthodonticsWaterlooville | 4.6 (136 reviews) | 13.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Strettington
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Pallant Advanced Dentistry, Chichester (2.7 miles) | Sussex Orthodontics (5.7 miles); Pringle Orthodontics (10.6 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Clinic for Implant & Orthodontic Dentistry, Worthing (16 miles) | Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Msc (Implantology) (16 miles) | 2 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Dental Studio, Chichester (2.6 miles) | Pallant Advanced Dentistry (2.7 miles); Sussex Orthodontics (5.7 miles) | 10 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Pallant Advanced Dentistry, Chichester (2.7 miles) | Sussex Orthodontics (5.7 miles); Envisage Dental Emsworth (9.2 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Orthodontists in Strettington typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Services in Strettington
What's available in Strettington depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Strettington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Strettington falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Strettington's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,241 residents in Strettington's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Strettington has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Strettington attend schools such as Chichester High School (2.9 miles) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Strettington is roughly mid-table for England. See local practice availability in Strettington → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Strettington 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 Strettington can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
Modern practice is lifelong retention for removable retainers — daily wear at first, easing to nights only long-term. Stopping entirely, even years later, remains the commonest cause of teeth drifting back.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Strettington
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Strettington 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.
Post-Brace Care in Strettington
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. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Strettington
Provision in Strettington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Strettington — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Strettington's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,241 residents in Strettington's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across West Sussex. Strettington has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Families in Strettington are served by secondary schools including Chichester High School (2.9 miles) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Strettington close to the England median. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Strettington
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Strettington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Strettington is Jubilee Dental Centre in Chichester, about 2.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are City Dental Lab Ltd (2.4 miles) and Transform Smiles Specialist Dental Centre (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Strettington?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Strettington, 16 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Strettington?
The nearest practice to Strettington that lists retainers is Pallant Advanced Dentistry in Chichester, about 2.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Sussex Orthodontics (5.7 miles) and Pringle Orthodontics (10.6 miles).
How many families live in Strettington?
14.1% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What NHS area is Strettington in for dental services?
Strettington sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Strettington?
By ONS classification, Strettington falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Strettington compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Strettington is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
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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