Retainers in The Brushes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Chesterfield Orthodontics, Chesterfield — 3.2 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton — 12.7 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Aspire Dental, Chesterfield — 2.9 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of 1,559 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 23 within 10, 46 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 425 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 The Brushes listing retainers
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of The Brushes, 23 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, 2.4 miles south-east. The nearest listing retainers is Chesterfield Orthodontics, 3.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| ImpressSheffield | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (35 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Centre, SheffieldNether Edge | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (82 reviews) |
| Smile9 - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Portman Dental & Implant ClinicSheffield | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (164 reviews) |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Brushes with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Chesterfield, 3.2 miles south; the next are Sheffield (6.6 miles north) and Nether Edge (6.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1 | 3.2 miles south |
| Sheffield | 6 | 6.6 miles north |
| Nether Edge | 1 | 6.6 miles north |
| Rotherham | 4 | 10.8 miles north |
| Alfreton | 1 | 12.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Brushes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (5.0 from 264 reviews), 7.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.0 (161 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 3.2 miles south |
| The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House OrthodonticsRotherham | 4.9 (65 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near The Brushes
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Chesterfield Orthodontics (3.2 miles) | Impress (6.6 miles); The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.6 miles) | 13 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Refine Specialist Dental Care, Alfreton (12.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Aspire Dental, Chesterfield (2.9 miles) | Chesterfield Orthodontics (3.2 miles); ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General Dentistry (6.6 miles) | 9 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Ferndale House Dental Practice, Chesterfield (2.9 miles) | Impress (6.6 miles); The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.6 miles) | 9 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Orthodontists in The Brushes typically fit them the same day braces come off.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
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.
Types of Retainer Available in The Brushes
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 traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in The Brushes 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 The Brushes
No orthodontic practice covers The Brushes directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. The Brushes — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,559 residents in the neighbourhood around The Brushes, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. The Brushes has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to The Brushes are Whittington Green School (1.1 miles) and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. The Brushes sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Brushes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 7 miles away. See local practice availability in The Brushes → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in The Brushes 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 The Brushes can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in The Brushes
The end of active orthodontic treatment in The Brushes is a milestone — but not the end of the process. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Routine 6-monthly dental check-ups remain important after orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will check fixed retainer integrity, gum health around bonded wires, removable retainer fit, and early signs of tooth movement. Contact your orthodontist promptly if: your removable retainer no longer fits easily, a fixed retainer wire appears to have moved, or you notice teeth changing position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in The Brushes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Brushes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Brushes is Brimington Dental Practice in Staveley, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (2.7 miles) and Ferndale House Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Brushes?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of The Brushes, 23 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near The Brushes?
The nearest practice to The Brushes that lists retainers is Chesterfield Orthodontics, about 3.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Impress (6.6 miles) and The Orthodontic Centre, Sheffield (6.6 miles).
What county is The Brushes in?
The Brushes falls within Derbyshire.
Is The Brushes rural or urban?
By ONS classification, The Brushes falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in The Brushes's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is The Brushes compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Brushes is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold position, they don't move teeth — so they only help once alignment is already good. If your teeth are naturally straight and you just want to guard against age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether one makes sense, but it won't fix existing crookedness.
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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