Retainers in Colliestown Croft at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 7.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 7.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 28 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 Colliestown Croft listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Colliestown Croft, 4 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, 4.9 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Young Smile Dental Care, 7.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 14.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 19.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colliestown Croft with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bridge of Alford, 7.9 miles north; the next are Westhill (14.8 miles east) and Aberdeen (19.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Westhill | 1 | 14.8 miles east |
| Aberdeen | 1 | 19.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colliestown Croft
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 7.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Colliestown Croft
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (7.9 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (14.8 miles); Mastrick Smile Care (19.2 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (7.9 miles) | Blairdaff Dental (11.8 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (14.8 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Andrew Scott Dental Care, Aberdeen (20.1 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. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Practices across Colliestown Croft usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Looking After Retainers in Colliestown Croft
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Colliestown Croft 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.
Retainer Services in Colliestown Croft
Not every practice near Colliestown Croft offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Colliestown Croft's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Colliestown Croft. Colliestown Croft falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Colliestown Croft is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Colliestown Croft → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Colliestown Croft generally sit between £80 and £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 Colliestown Croft can usually provide replacement retainers.
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.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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.
Life After Braces in Colliestown Croft
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
The De-bond Appointment
De-bonding uses an instrument that carefully cracks the adhesive bond so brackets lift free without damaging the enamel underneath, then a rotating buff polishes off any leftover adhesive — the whole thing takes 10-20 minutes. Some mild sensitivity afterwards, as enamel that's been under a bracket meets air again, is normal and settles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Colliestown Croft
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colliestown Croft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colliestown Croft is FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 4.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are DEESIDE DENTAL CARE (7.9 miles) and Young Smile Dental Care (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colliestown Croft?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Colliestown Croft, 4 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Colliestown Croft?
The nearest practice to Colliestown Croft that lists retainers is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 7.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (14.8 miles) and Mastrick Smile Care (19.2 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Colliestown Croft?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian.
What kind of area is Colliestown Croft?
ONS classifies Colliestown Croft as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Colliestown Croft compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Colliestown Croft is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Colliestown Croft?
Tillydrine, Milton of Auchinhove, Perkhill are within easy reach of Colliestown Croft.
Can I get retainers without having had braces?
Retainers hold teeth in position but don't move them, so they're only useful once teeth are already well-aligned. If your teeth are naturally straight and you simply want to prevent age-related drift, a dentist can discuss whether retainers are appropriate — but they won't correct existing crookedness.
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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