Retainers in Footdee at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Aberdeen Orthodontics, Aberdeen — 1.4 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Bridge St Aesthetic and Dental Implant Clinic Aberdeen, Aberdeen — 1.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 52 within 5 miles, 62 within 10, 77 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| 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 Footdee listing retainers
On our practice register: 52 practices within 5 miles of Footdee, 62 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is MILLER RM & MILLER MJ in Aberdeen, 0.7 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Aberdeen Orthodontics, 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen OrthodonticsAberdeen | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic ClinicAberdeen | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (61 reviews) |
| Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & BracesAberdeen | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (82 reviews) |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (288 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Footdee
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aberdeen Orthodontics (4.8 from 106 reviews), 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen OrthodonticsAberdeen | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 4.7 (288 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & BracesAberdeen | 4.6 (82 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| The Orthodontic ClinicAberdeen | 4.2 (61 reviews) | 1.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Footdee
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Aberdeen Orthodontics (1.4 miles) | The Orthodontic Clinic (1.4 miles); Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & Braces (1.6 miles) | 4 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Bridge St Aesthetic and Dental Implant Clinic Aberdeen (1.2 miles) | Aberdeen Orthodontics (1.4 miles); The Orthodontic Clinic (1.4 miles) | 6 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Bridge St Aesthetic and Dental Implant Clinic Aberdeen (1.2 miles) | Aberdeen Orthodontics (1.4 miles); Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & Braces (1.6 miles) | 5 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Footdee can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Footdee
Practices serving Footdee differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Footdee is categorised as large Urban Areas. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian. With 52 orthodontic practices within five miles, Footdee is better served than 92% of towns in Scotland. Footdee's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Footdee is about 2 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Footdee → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Footdee 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 Footdee can usually provide replacement retainers.
Replacing and Maintaining Retainers in Footdee
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.
If you lose or break a retainer, contact an orthodontist in Footdee 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.
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.
A bonded wire simply stays put, quietly doing its job without any effort from you, which is why it's the most dependable form of retention.
Should your retainer feel tight after time away from it, that's early drift; see your orthodontist rather than forcing it back on. Acting quickly avoids a bigger, costlier correction later.
Life After Braces in Footdee
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Footdee is a milestone — but not the end of the process. The de-bond appointment, retainer fitting, whitening timing and retention habits all decide whether your result lasts. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
The De-bond Appointment
At de-bonding, brackets are removed using an instrument that gently fractures the adhesive bond, leaving enamel undamaged when performed correctly. Adhesive residue is polished off using a rotating buff — taking 10-20 minutes. You may notice mild sensitivity in the days after as enamel previously under brackets is exposed; this is temporary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Footdee
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Footdee?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Footdee is MILLER RM & MILLER MJ in Aberdeen, about 0.7 miles to the west. The next closest are KING STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (1.2 miles) and Bridge St Aesthetic and Dental Implant Clinic Aberdeen (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Footdee?
Our register has 52 practices within 5 miles of Footdee, 62 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Footdee?
The nearest practice to Footdee that lists retainers is Aberdeen Orthodontics, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Orthodontic Clinic (1.4 miles) and Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & Braces (1.6 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Footdee?
Footdee sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Footdee rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Footdee falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Footdee compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Footdee is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Footdee?
Nearby towns include Old Aberdeen, Cove, Altens.
Can I whiten my teeth while wearing retainers?
Yes — clear Essix retainers can even double as whitening trays with the right gel, and removable ones simply come out for in-chair whitening. A fixed wire doesn't block whitening the front teeth either, though gel won't reach directly behind it.
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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