Retainers in Tanner's Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — 4.2 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of 1,216 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 12 within 5 miles, 60 within 10, 188 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 221 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 Tanner's Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Tanner's Green, 60 practices within 10 and 188 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 0.8 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Clear Braces Solihull, 0.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tanner's Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Dickens Heath, 0.8 miles north-east; the next are Hopwood (3.9 miles north-west) and Kings Heath (4.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Shirley | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Solihull | 2 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Acocks Green | 3 | 5.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tanner's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath (5.0 from 105 reviews), 0.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 4.8 (795 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 4.8 (240 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Tanner's Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath (under a mile) | House of Dental (3.9 miles); All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (4.4 miles) | 13 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley (4.2 miles) | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (4.4 miles); Solihull Orthodontic Centre (4.4 miles) | 16 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath (4.4 miles) | Birmingham Smile Clinic (5 miles); Orthodontics Exclusively (5.5 miles) | 6 |
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. Practices across Tanner's Green usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
How Long Is Retention?
Guidance has shifted in recent years: removable retainers are now recommended indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only, then several nights a week for life. The old 'stop after two years' advice caused many relapses.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Tanner's Green?
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 clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 years.
Hawley retainers use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Tanner's Green 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 Tanner's Green
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Tanner's Green. By ONS classification, Tanner's Green falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tanner's Green falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Tanner's Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tanner's Green, 4.8% of the 1,216 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Tanner's Green has more choice than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Tanner's Green are Woodrush High School (1.3 miles) and Light Hall School (2.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Tanner's Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Tanner's Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Tanner's Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Tanner's Green 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 Tanner's Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in Tanner's Green
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Tanner's Green, protecting the result begins. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Protecting Your Result After Treatment in Tanner's Green
Two things keep a result stable long-term: a fixed retainer you don't have to think about, and a removable one worn consistently at night. Skipping the removable retainer for even a few weeks is often enough for a tooth to start shifting back.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Tanner's Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tanner's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tanner's Green is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.3 miles) and House of Dental (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tanner's Green?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Tanner's Green, 60 practices within 10 miles and 188 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Tanner's Green?
The nearest practice to Tanner's Green that lists retainers is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include House of Dental (3.9 miles) and All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (4.4 miles).
Which NHS body covers Tanner's Green for dental care?
Tanner's Green sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How many families live in Tanner's Green?
12.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What towns are near Tanner's Green?
Terry's Green, Heath Green, Inkford are within easy reach of Tanner's Green.
How deprived is Tanner's Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Tanner's Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Contact an orthodontist as soon as possible to arrange a replacement. In the meantime, if you have an old retainer that still fits reasonably well, wear it to minimise movement. Most practices can make a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan or impression.
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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