Retainers in Fiddes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 16.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 12.1 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 69 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 Fiddes listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fiddes, 4 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 4.7 miles north-east. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| C. A. GARDENStonehaven | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORYBanchory | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| DEESIDE DENTAL CAREBanchory | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fiddes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehaven, 4.7 miles north-east; the next are Banchory (11.1 miles north-west) and Portlethen (12.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven | 4 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Banchory | 2 | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Portlethen | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Peterculter | 1 | 12.3 miles north |
| Cults | 5 | 14.6 miles north |
| Montrose | 3 | 15.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Fiddes
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (16.2 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Portlethen Dental Care (12.1 miles) | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (16.1 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (16.2 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre, Aberdeen (16.1 miles) | Andrew Scott Dental Care (16.8 miles) | 2 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Fiddes treatment result lasts.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
Modern practice is lifelong retention for removable retainers — daily wear at first, easing to nights only long-term. Stopping entirely, even years later, remains the commonest cause of teeth drifting back.
Fixed bonded retainers stay in place permanently unless they break, needing no daily decision — which makes them the most reliable long-term method.
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.
Retainer Services in Fiddes
Orthodontic practices in and around Fiddes vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Fiddes as accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. Fiddes falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Fiddes is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Fiddes → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Fiddes 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 Fiddes can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in Fiddes
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 are the transparent tray-style retainer worn over the teeth — nearly invisible and comfortable, though the plastic warps if exposed to heat and usually lasts one to three years.
Hawley retainers are the classic removable retainer: robust, adjustable, and long-lived, with the only real downside being that the front wire is visible when in.
Many orthodontists in Fiddes now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Fiddes
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. 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 Fiddes
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 Fiddes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fiddes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fiddes is ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 4.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE (5.1 miles) and MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fiddes?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fiddes, 4 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Fiddes?
The nearest practice to Fiddes that lists retainers is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 16.2 miles to the north.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Fiddes?
Fiddes sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Fiddes?
By ONS classification, Fiddes falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Fiddes compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Fiddes is less deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Fiddes?
Nearby towns include Allardice, Mondynes, Arbuthnott.
Are retainers uncomfortable to wear?
Most people adjust within a few days. Removable retainers may feel tight when first worn or after a gap in wear — a sign they're doing their job. A fixed wire is quickly forgotten once the tongue gets used to it. Any persistent rubbing or sore spot should be checked by your orthodontist.
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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