Retainers in True Street at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Expert Smile, Paignton — 4.7 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton — 4.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of 1,892 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 5 within 5 miles, 16 within 10, 21 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Households without a car | 15.5% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,177 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 True Street listing retainers
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of True Street, 16 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, 0.8 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Expert Smile, 4.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert SmilePaignton | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (534 reviews) |
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Dental House ExeterExeter | 20.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| Inspired Dental CareExeter | 20.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (219 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to True Street with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Paignton, 4.7 miles east; the next are Cockington (5.2 miles north-east) and Dawlish (13.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 1 | 4.7 miles east |
| Cockington | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Dawlish | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Exeter | 2 | 20.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of True Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Cockington (5.0 from 534 reviews), 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicCockington | 5.0 (534 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Expert SmilePaignton | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| Terrace Dental CareDawlish | 4.8 (166 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near True Street
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Expert Smile, Paignton (4.7 miles) | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.2 miles); Terrace Dental Care (13.5 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | GreenTree Dental Implant Clinic, Paignton (4.2 miles) | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.2 miles); Devon Dental Centre of Excellence (7.2 miles) | 7 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Cockington (5.2 miles) | Terrace Dental Care (13.5 miles); Victoria Road Dental Practice Ltd (16.9 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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in True Street can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
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.
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.
Retainer Services in True Street
What's available in True Street depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. True Street is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. True Street's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,892 residents in the neighbourhood around True Street, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, True Street is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in True Street are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Community College (1.7 miles) and Paignton Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. True Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to True Street is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. See local practice availability in True Street → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in True Street 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 True Street can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in True Street
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
Essix retainers look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of years.
Hawley retainers are the classic removable retainer: robust, adjustable, and long-lived, with the only real downside being that the front wire is visible when in.
Many orthodontists in True Street now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
After Your Braces Come Off in True Street
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in True Street. 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.
Aftercare Services in True Street
What's available in True Street depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. True Street — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.9% of True Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around True Street, 6.4% of the 1,892 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, True Street is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near True Street attend schools such as King Edward VI Community College (1.7 miles) and Paignton Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. True Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to True Street is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in True Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to True Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to True Street is Dart Vale Dental & Implant Clinic in Totnes, about 0.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Identiti UK | Orthodontic Laboratory and Training Courses (1.3 miles) and South Devon Dental (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near True Street?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of True Street, 16 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near True Street?
The nearest practice to True Street that lists retainers is Expert Smile in Paignton, about 4.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (5.2 miles) and Terrace Dental Care (13.5 miles).
How many families live in True Street?
Around 14.9% of True Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is True Street compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, True Street is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How's children's dental health in True Street's area?
Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which NHS body covers True Street for dental care?
True Street sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed (bonded) retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently to the back of your teeth — no effort required. A removable retainer (Essix or Hawley) is taken out for eating and cleaning but must be worn consistently. Many patients have both: a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable tray for overnight wear.
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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