Retainers in The Haven at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham — 5.7 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | East Mews Dental Care, Horsham — 5.8 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of 1,407 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 85 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 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 Haven listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Haven; 5 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Cranleigh Orthodontics, 5.1 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Dr Mark O'Hara, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark O'HaraHorsham | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Holbrook Dental and Implant CentreHorsham | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (169 reviews) |
| Surrey Orthodontics in GodalmingGodalming | 10.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Crawley Dental ClinicCrawley | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| West Green Dental PracticeCrawley | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (96 reviews) |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 12.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Haven with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Horsham, 5.7 miles east; the next are Godalming (10.4 miles north-west) and Crawley (11.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 2 | 5.7 miles east |
| Godalming | 1 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Crawley | 3 | 11.2 miles east |
| Guildford | 7 | 12.4 miles north |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 14.1 miles north-west |
| Fairlands | 1 | 15.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Haven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rectory House Dental Practice in Guildford (5.0 from 103 reviews), 12.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory House Dental PracticeGuildford | 5.0 (103 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Levitas Dental Clinic part of the Levitas Group (Formerly known as The Mews Dental)Guildford | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice GuildfordGuildford | 4.9 (586 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Dentist Crawley | Enhance Dental Surgery CrawleyCrawley | 4.9 (340 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near The Haven
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham (5.7 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.9 miles); Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (10.4 miles) | 15 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | East Mews Dental Care, Horsham (5.8 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.9 miles); Crawley Dental Clinic (11.2 miles) | 17 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Dr Mark O'Hara, Horsham (5.7 miles) | Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.9 miles); Crawley Dental Clinic (11.2 miles) | 11 |
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. Practices across The Haven usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in The Haven
Not every practice near The Haven offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, The Haven falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Haven falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. The Haven's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,407 residents in the neighbourhood around The Haven, 10% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Haven; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Haven attend schools such as Weald School, The (3.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, The Haven sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Haven is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in The Haven → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in The Haven to fall roughly 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 Haven can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in The Haven
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in The Haven matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
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.
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.
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.
Life After Braces in The Haven
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in The Haven
Not every practice near The Haven offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. The Haven is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Haven. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,407 residents in the neighbourhood around The Haven, 10% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Sussex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Haven; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Haven attend schools such as Weald School, The (3.7 miles) and Tanbridge House School (4.7 miles). The Haven falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Haven is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in The Haven
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Haven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Haven is Cranleigh Orthodontics, about 5.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Horsham Smiles Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Dr Mark O'Hara (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Haven?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Haven, 5 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranleigh, 5.1 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near The Haven?
The nearest practice to The Haven that lists retainers is Dr Mark O'Hara in Horsham, about 5.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Holbrook Dental and Implant Centre (6.9 miles) and Surrey Orthodontics in Godalming (10.4 miles).
How many families live in The Haven?
Census data puts 18.9% of The Haven's population at under 16.
Which NHS body covers The Haven for dental care?
The Haven sits within NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is The Haven?
ONS classifies The Haven as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is The Haven compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Haven is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
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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