Retainers in Benholm at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 23.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 18.2 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 3 within 10, 13 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
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 Benholm listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Benholm; 3 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, 9.2 miles south-west. Few practices near here list retainers in their published information, so this lists the nearest of any kind.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICEMontrose | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| 53 JOHN STREETMontrose | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTREMontrose | 9.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 10.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 10.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benholm with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Montrose, 9.2 miles south-west; the next are Stonehaven (10.7 miles north) and Brechin (14.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 3 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Stonehaven | 4 | 10.7 miles north |
| Brechin | 2 | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Banchory | 2 | 17.2 miles north |
| Portlethen | 1 | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Peterculter | 1 | 19.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Benholm
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (23.1 miles) | none other | 0 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Portlethen Dental Care (18.2 miles) | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (22.4 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (23.1 miles) | 1 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre, Aberdeen (22.4 miles) | none other | 0 |
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 Benholm usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Services in Benholm
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Benholm. By ONS classification, Benholm falls under accessible Rural. Benholm sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Benholm has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Benholm is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Benholm is about 24 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Benholm → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Benholm 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 Benholm can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Options in Benholm
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 Benholm 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 Benholm
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Benholm matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Post-Brace Care in Benholm
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Benholm is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Aftercare Services in Benholm
Orthodontic practices in and around Benholm vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Benholm as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Benholm. Benholm has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Benholm is roughly mid-table for Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Benholm is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 24 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Benholm
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benholm?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benholm is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are 53 JOHN STREET (9.2 miles) and HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTRE (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benholm?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Benholm, 3 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Montrose, 9.2 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Benholm?
The nearest practice to Benholm that lists retainers is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 23.1 miles to the north.
Which NHS body covers Benholm for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Benholm falls under NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Benholm?
ONS classifies Benholm as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Benholm compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Benholm is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Benholm?
Roadside, Allardice, Johnshaven are within easy reach of Benholm.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth start drifting back without support — sometimes within weeks, sometimes over months. If a removable retainer stops fitting, don't force it back in; get it checked instead, since catching it early is far cheaper than waiting.
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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