Retainers in Upper Stonnall at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Anchor Road Dental Practice, Walsall — 1.4 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield — 5.2 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Anchor Road Dental Practice, Walsall — 1.4 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of 1,342 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Practices on our register | 20 within 5 miles, 78 within 10, 160 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,331 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 Upper Stonnall listing retainers
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Upper Stonnall, 78 practices within 10 and 160 practices within 20. The closest is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, 1.4 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Anchor Road Dental Practice, 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Road Dental PracticeWalsall | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (55 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (435 reviews) |
| Sutton Orthodontic CentreSutton Coldfield | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Stonnall with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Walsall, 1.4 miles south-west; the next are Sutton Coldfield (4.3 miles south) and Burntwood (4.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 4 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Sutton Coldfield | 3 | 4.3 miles south |
| Burntwood | 1 | 4.5 miles north |
| Lichfield | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Stonnall
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood (4.9 from 435 reviews), 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 4.9 (435 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Sutton Dental & Implant ClinicSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (368 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-east |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Upper Stonnall
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Anchor Road Dental Practice, Walsall (1.4 miles) | WS4 Dental Care (3.7 miles); Allsopp Dental Practice (4.1 miles) | 9 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Asquith House Dental Surgery, Lichfield (5.2 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Anchor Road Dental Practice, Walsall (1.4 miles) | The Priory Dental Practice (1.4 miles); Browne's Dental Surgery (3.6 miles) | 13 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Browne's Dental Surgery, Sutton Coldfield (3.6 miles) | WS4 Dental Care (3.7 miles); Church Lane Dental Walsall (4.1 miles) | 7 |
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 Upper Stonnall can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Upper Stonnall
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upper Stonnall. Upper Stonnall — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Upper Stonnall's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,342 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Stonnall, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Walsall. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Upper Stonnall has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Regionally, 23.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Upper Stonnall are Shire Oak Academy (1.4 miles) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College (1.5 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 133 schools and 54,603 pupils across Upper Stonnall's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Stonnall sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Stonnall is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away. See local practice availability in Upper Stonnall → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Upper Stonnall 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 Upper Stonnall can usually provide replacement retainers.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Upper Stonnall?
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 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 Upper Stonnall now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Upper Stonnall
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Upper Stonnall 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.
After Your Braces Come Off in Upper Stonnall
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Upper Stonnall, protecting the result begins. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Protecting Your Result After Treatment in Upper Stonnall
Two things keep a result stable long-term: a fixed retainer you don't have to think about, and a removable one worn consistently at night. Skipping the removable retainer for even a few weeks is often enough for a tooth to start shifting back.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Upper Stonnall
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Stonnall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Stonnall is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Priory Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and WS9 DREAM DENTAL - Experts in Dental Implants / Clear Braces / Sedation in Aldridge and Little Aston (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Stonnall?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Upper Stonnall, 78 practices within 10 miles and 160 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Upper Stonnall?
The nearest practice to Upper Stonnall that lists retainers is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WS4 Dental Care (3.7 miles) and Allsopp Dental Practice (4.1 miles).
Which county covers Upper Stonnall?
Upper Stonnall falls within Walsall.
Which NHS body covers Upper Stonnall for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board.
Is Upper Stonnall rural or urban?
ONS classifies Upper Stonnall as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How many families live in Upper Stonnall?
Around 11.9% of Upper Stonnall's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Can I wear a retainer if I also have aligners?
If you completed aligner treatment, your final aligner tray can act as a temporary retainer while a permanent retainer is made. Your clinician may also supply Vivera retainers (made by Align Technology) which are designed specifically for post-Invisalign retention.
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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