Retainers in The Hummicks at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton — 7.3 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton — 6.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 2,085 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 15 within 10, 67 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 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 Hummicks listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Hummicks; 15 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, 6.2 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Bedford Place Dentist, 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Place DentistSouthampton | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Oakley Road Dental PracticeSouthampton | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (205 reviews) |
| Highfield Dental & Facial ClinicSouthampton | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (356 reviews) |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 11.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (48 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Hummicks with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Southampton, 7.3 miles north; the next are Lee-on-the-Solent (10.5 miles east) and Fareham (11.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4 | 7.3 miles north |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Fareham | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
| North Baddesley | 2 | 11.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Hummicks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angus Pringle Orthodontics in Fareham (5.0 from 48 reviews), 11.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Pringle OrthodonticsFareham | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| David Gale - The Specialist Orthodontic Referral CentreLee-on-the-Solent | 5.0 (36 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Hendrickse Dental HealthNorth Baddesley | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Hampshire DentistsSouthampton | 4.9 (293 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near The Hummicks
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Bedford Place Dentist, Southampton (7.3 miles) | Hampshire Dentists (7.3 miles); Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.7 miles) | 8 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard, Southampton (6.2 miles) | Bedford Place Dentist (7.3 miles); Smilemakers (7.4 miles) | 12 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Hampshire Dentists, Southampton (7.3 miles) | Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.7 miles); Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic (8.6 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Orthodontists in The Hummicks typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in The Hummicks
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in The Hummicks promptly — most can make a replacement Essix within a few days from a scan. In the meantime, wear your old one if it still fits: even a damaged retainer beats none.
Retainer Services in The Hummicks
Orthodontic practices in and around The Hummicks vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. The Hummicks's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of The Hummicks's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,085 residents in the neighbourhood around The Hummicks, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Hummicks; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in The Hummicks are served by secondary schools including Lift New Forest (2.6 miles) and Noadswood School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Hummicks sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in The Hummicks → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in The Hummicks 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 The Hummicks can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
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.
Post-Brace Care in The Hummicks
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 Hummicks
What's available in The Hummicks depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. The Hummicks — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Hummicks, 6.7% of the 2,085 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Hampshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Hummicks; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Hummicks attend schools such as Lift New Forest (2.6 miles) and Noadswood School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Hummicks sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in The Hummicks
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Hummicks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Hummicks is Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard in Southampton, about 6.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Ferry Dental Centre (6.2 miles) and Portland Street Dental Care (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Hummicks?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Hummicks, 15 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southampton, 6.2 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near The Hummicks?
The nearest practice to The Hummicks that lists retainers is Bedford Place Dentist in Southampton, about 7.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hampshire Dentists (7.3 miles) and Oakley Road Dental Practice (7.7 miles).
Is The Hummicks a family area?
Around 15.2% of The Hummicks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in The Hummicks?
NHS dental commissioning in The Hummicks falls under NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Is The Hummicks rural or urban?
ONS classifies The Hummicks as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is The Hummicks compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, The Hummicks 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 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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