Retainers in The Fence at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 7.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 4.6 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of 1,914 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 2 within 10, 48 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 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 Fence listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Fence, 2 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.6 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 15.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 15.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 17.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 18.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Newport Orthodontic CentreNewport | 18.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (812 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Fence with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Chepstow, 7.5 miles south; the next are Pontypool (15.5 miles west) and Stoke Gifford (15.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.5 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 15.5 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 15.5 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 17.1 miles east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 18.1 miles south |
| Newport | 1 | 18.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Fence
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Newport Orthodontic CentreNewport | 4.9 (812 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 18.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near The Fence
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Smile Solution Chepstow (7.5 miles) | Lodge Dental (15.5 miles); Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (15.5 miles) | 6 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (4.6 miles) | Lodge Dental (15.5 miles); Charlton Dental Bristol (15.8 miles) | 8 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (4.6 miles) | Lodge Dental (15.5 miles); Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (15.5 miles) | 4 |
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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. 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 The Fence treatment result lasts.
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
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.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in The Fence
Essix retainers need replacing every one to three years on average — heat from dishwashers, hot drinks or a hot car warps the plastic. Clean them with a soft brush and cold water, never abrasive toothpaste, and use cleaning tablets occasionally.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in The Fence matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in The Fence
Practices serving The Fence differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. The Fence is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.8% of The Fence's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Fence, 6.1% of the 1,914 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Fence attend schools such as Five Acres High School (4.6 miles) and The Dean Academy (5.6 miles). The Fence 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 Fence is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away. See local practice availability in The Fence → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in The Fence generally sit between £80 and £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 The Fence can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in The Fence
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in The Fence. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in The Fence
Many patients want to whiten their teeth immediately after braces come off. Wait at least 4 weeks before starting whitening — enamel is temporarily more porous after de-bonding and needs time to remineralise. Professional whitening after this period produces excellent results on freshly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in The Fence
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Fence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Fence is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (7.5 miles) and Lodge Dental (15.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Fence?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Fence, 2 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near The Fence?
The nearest practice to The Fence that lists retainers is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lodge Dental (15.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (15.5 miles).
Which NHS body covers The Fence for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Which county covers The Fence?
The Fence falls within Gloucestershire.
How deprived is The Fence compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Fence is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is tooth decay common among young children near The Fence?
Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct 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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