Retainers in Comers at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 8.6 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie — 8 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 77 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 Comers listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Comers; 9 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is DEESIDE DENTAL CARE in Banchory, 6.9 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Young Smile Dental Care, 8.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 13.8 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 Comers with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bridge of Alford, 8.6 miles north-west; the next are Westhill (9.3 miles east) and Aberdeen (13.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Westhill | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Aberdeen | 1 | 13.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Comers
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), 8.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Comers
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (8.6 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (9.3 miles); Mastrick Smile Care (13.8 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie (8 miles) | Young Smile Dental Care (8.6 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (9.3 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Andrew Scott Dental Care, Aberdeen (14.8 miles) | none other | 1 |
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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Practices across Comers usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Comers
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 Comers 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.
Types of Retainer Available in Comers
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 use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Comers now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Services in Comers
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Comers — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Comers's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. Comers sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. Comers has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Comers sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Comers is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Comers → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Comers 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 Comers can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in Comers
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Comers, protecting the result begins. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Comers
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 Comers
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Comers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Comers is DEESIDE DENTAL CARE in Banchory, about 6.9 miles to the south. The next closest are FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORY (7.0 miles) and Blairdaff Dental (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Comers?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Comers, 9 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Banchory, 6.9 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Comers?
The nearest practice to Comers that lists retainers is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 8.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Mastrick Smile Care (13.8 miles).
Which NHS body covers Comers for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Comers falls under NHS Grampian.
Is Comers rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Comers falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Comers compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Comers 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 Comers?
Ordhead, Corrennie Croft, Glassel are within easy reach of Comers.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed (bonded) retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently to the back of your teeth — no effort required. A removable retainer (Essix or Hawley) is taken out for eating and cleaning but must be worn consistently. Many patients have both: a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable tray for overnight wear.
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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