Retainers in Collace at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | None within 30 miles on our register |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Cherrybank Dental Spa, Perth — 8.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 17 within 10, 71 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 Collace listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Collace, 17 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, 4.7 miles north. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARECoupar Angus | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| SCONE DENTAL PRACTICEScone | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| 11 MAIN STREETPerth | 7.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| BALHOUSIE DENTAL PRACTICEPerth | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Perth OrthodonticsPerth | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (35 reviews) |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 7.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Collace with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coupar Angus, 4.7 miles north; the next are Scone (6.3 miles south-west) and Perth (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Scone | 1 | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Perth | 12 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Invergowrie | 2 | 8.9 miles east |
| Alyth | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Collace
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Cherrybank Dental Spa, Perth (8.9 miles) | none other | 1 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | not mentioned nearby | 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Collace can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Collace
What's available in Collace depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Collace is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. Collace sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Collace is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 12 miles away. See local practice availability in Collace → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Collace typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Collace can usually provide replacement retainers.
Looking After Retainers in Collace
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.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Collace matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
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.
Because a fixed retainer removes the compliance question entirely, it's the surest safeguard against long-term drift.
If a removable retainer stops fitting after a gap in wear, don't force it — contact your orthodontist. A new retainer, or occasionally a short retreatment, is far cheaper than letting relapse set in.
After Your Braces Come Off in Collace
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Collace. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Regular 6-monthly dental check-ups don't stop mattering once treatment ends — your dentist will still check a fixed retainer wire is intact, the gum around it is healthy, a removable retainer still fits, and there's no early sign of teeth moving. Get in touch with your orthodontist promptly if a removable retainer stops fitting easily, a fixed wire looks like it's shifted, or you notice any change in tooth position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Collace
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Collace?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Collace is COUPAR ANGUS DENTAL CARE, about 4.7 miles to the north. The next closest are SCONE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.3 miles) and 11 MAIN STREET (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Collace?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Collace, 17 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Collace?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists retainers in its published information. Most orthodontic practices supply them, so ask the nearest ones directly.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Collace?
NHS dental commissioning in Collace falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Collace rural or urban?
ONS classifies Collace as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Collace compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Collace 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 Collace?
Campmuir, Kinnochtry, Bandirran are within easy reach of Collace.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
If a bonded wire debonds from one tooth, get it repaired promptly — teeth can move quickly without the wire holding them. If the wire breaks entirely, treat it as an emergency appointment. Your orthodontist or any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace the wire. Do not leave a broken fixed retainer unaddressed.
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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