Retainers in Crimond at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen, Dyce — 29.2 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 — 29.9 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 10 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | More 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 Crimond listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crimond; 7 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, 6.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC DENTAL MINTLAWMintlaw | 6.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICEFraserburgh | 7.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 7.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| CLARK DENTAL CLINIC LTDFraserburgh | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| T/A FRASERBURGH DENTAL CAREFraserburgh | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| QUEEN STREET DENTAL PRACTICEPeterhead | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crimond with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mintlaw, 6.1 miles south-west; the next are Fraserburgh (7.1 miles north-west) and Peterhead (8.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mintlaw | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Fraserburgh | 4 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Peterhead | 2 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Boddam | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Ellon | 2 | 17.1 miles south |
| Turriff | 1 | 20.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Crimond
| 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 (29.2 miles) | none other | 0 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (29.9 miles) | none other | 0 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic (29.9 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 Crimond usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Crimond
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Crimond 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.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Crimond?
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 Crimond 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 Crimond
Practices serving Crimond differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Crimond is categorised as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crimond. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crimond; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Crimond among Scotland's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crimond is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 32 miles away. See local practice availability in Crimond → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Crimond to fall roughly 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 Crimond can usually provide replacement retainers.
Post-Brace Care in Crimond
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Crimond. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Aftercare Services in Crimond
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Crimond. Crimond is classified as accessible Rural. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crimond. Crimond has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Crimond sits among the more deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crimond is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 32 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Crimond
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crimond?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crimond is GC DENTAL MINTLAW, about 6.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are FAITHLIE DENTAL PRACTICE (7.1 miles) and T/A FRITHSIDE DENTAL CARE (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crimond?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crimond, 7 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mintlaw, 6.1 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Crimond?
The nearest practice to Crimond that lists retainers is Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen in Dyce, about 29.2 miles to the south.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Crimond?
NHS dental commissioning in Crimond falls under NHS Grampian.
Is Crimond rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Crimond falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Crimond compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Crimond is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Crimond?
Lonmay, Longside, Rora are within easy reach of Crimond.
What happens if I stop wearing my retainer?
Teeth begin to drift back toward their original positions without retainer support. The speed of drift varies — some patients see movement within weeks, others take months. If your removable retainer stops fitting, do not force it in. Contact your orthodontist for assessment — early intervention is far less costly 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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