Retainers in Backhill of Goval at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen, Dyce — 3.6 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Bridge of Don — 5.2 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 67 within 10, 78 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
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 Backhill of Goval listing retainers
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Backhill of Goval, 67 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is DYCE DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.8 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen, 3.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (191 reviews) |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (288 reviews) |
| Aberdeen OrthodonticsAberdeen | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 6.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backhill of Goval with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Dyce, 3.6 miles south-east; the next are Aberdeen (5.2 miles south) and Westhill (6.3 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 Backhill of Goval
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mastrick Smile Care in Aberdeen (4.9 from 213 reviews), 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 5.2 miles south |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Aberdeen OrthodonticsAberdeen | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 4.7 (288 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Backhill of Goval
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen, Dyce (3.6 miles) | Mastrick Smile Care (5.2 miles); Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen (5.8 miles) | 5 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.2 miles) | Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen (5.8 miles); Aberdeen Orthodontics (6.3 miles) | 4 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (5.2 miles) | Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen (5.8 miles); Aberdeen Orthodontics (6.3 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.
Retainers are the final — and permanent — phase of any orthodontic treatment. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Backhill of Goval treatment result lasts.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
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.
Retainer Services in Backhill of Goval
Orthodontic practices in and around Backhill of Goval vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Backhill of Goval is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Backhill of Goval is better served than 74% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Backhill of Goval sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Backhill of Goval is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Backhill of Goval → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Backhill of Goval 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 Backhill of Goval can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Backhill of Goval
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 Backhill of Goval matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Post-Brace Care in Backhill of Goval
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Backhill of Goval is a milestone — but not the end of the process. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Backhill of Goval
It's a common instinct to want whitening straight after de-bonding, but enamel is briefly more porous right after brackets come off and needs about 4 weeks to remineralise first. Professional whitening once that window has passed tends to give excellent results on newly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Backhill of Goval
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backhill of Goval?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backhill of Goval is DYCE DENTAL PRACTICE, about 1.8 miles to the south. The next closest are T/A MINT DENTAL CARE KINGSEAT (2.5 miles) and Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backhill of Goval?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Backhill of Goval, 67 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Backhill of Goval?
The nearest practice to Backhill of Goval that lists retainers is Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen in Dyce, about 3.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Mastrick Smile Care (5.2 miles) and Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in Aberdeen (5.8 miles).
What NHS area is Backhill of Goval in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Backhill of Goval falls under NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Backhill of Goval?
ONS classifies Backhill of Goval as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Backhill of Goval compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Backhill of Goval is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Backhill of Goval?
Nearby towns include Nether Kirkton, Hill of Goval, Boghead.
Do fixed retainers cause tartar build-up?
It can, since a bonded wire makes flossing the lower front teeth harder — a floss threader or interdental brush daily, plus regular hygienist visits, keeps it under control. Most people manage fine once shown the technique.
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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