Retainers in Teversham at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge — 2.5 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Cambridge Dental Hub, Cambridge — 2.4 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of 1,581 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 17 within 10, 24 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 14.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 341 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 Teversham listing retainers
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Teversham, 17 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, 1.5 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Devonshire House Dental Practice, 2.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Teversham with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Cambridge, 2.5 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (9.6 miles east) and Saffron Walden (12.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 4 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
| Ely | 1 | 14.2 miles north |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 1 | 22.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Teversham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Ely SmilesEly | 4.9 (15 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 4.8 (608 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Teversham
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge (2.5 miles) | Anglia Orthodontics (3.3 miles); drfrancisbraces (3.3 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Cambridge Dental Hub (2.4 miles) | St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (2.4 miles); Devonshire House Dental Practice (2.5 miles) | 11 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Cambridge Dental Hub (2.4 miles) | Cambridge Dental (3.2 miles); Ely Smiles (14.2 miles) | 3 |
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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Teversham treatment result lasts.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
Retainer Services in Teversham
Teversham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Cherry Hinton Dental Centre — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Teversham's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Teversham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Teversham's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Teversham, 7.7% of the 1,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Teversham is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Teversham are served by secondary schools including St Bede's Inter-Church School (1.3 miles) and Coleridge Community College (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Teversham close to the England median. See local practice availability in Teversham → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Teversham typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Teversham can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Teversham
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Teversham can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
After Your Braces Come Off in Teversham
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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.
Aftercare Services in Teversham
No orthodontic practice covers Teversham directly, though Cherry Hinton Dental Centre (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Teversham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Teversham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Teversham, 7.7% of the 1,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Teversham is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Teversham are served by secondary schools including St Bede's Inter-Church School (1.3 miles) and Coleridge Community College (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Teversham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Teversham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teversham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teversham is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 1.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Cambridge Dental Hub (2.4 miles) and St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teversham?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Teversham, 17 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Teversham?
The nearest practice to Teversham that lists retainers is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Anglia Orthodontics (3.3 miles) and drfrancisbraces (3.3 miles).
How deprived is Teversham compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Teversham is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Teversham?
Nearby towns include Stow cum Quy, Cherry Hinton, Lode.
What kind of area is Teversham?
ONS classifies Teversham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which county covers Teversham?
Teversham falls within Cambridgeshire.
How much does a replacement retainer cost?
Essix replacements typically run £80-£150 per arch, Hawley retainers £150-£250 but last longer, and rebonding a fixed wire is usually £50-£150. Prices vary by practice, so it's worth getting a quote locally.
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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