Retainers in Guthrie at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport — 13.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 11.7 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 11 within 10, 56 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 Guthrie listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Guthrie; 11 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is R AND PM THOMSON in Brechin, 6.5 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Perla Orthodontics, 13.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 13.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (13 reviews) |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 14.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.2 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Guthrie with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Tayport, 13.6 miles south-west; the next are Dundee (14.2 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Guthrie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 13.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Guthrie
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (13.6 miles) | Kingsway Dental Practice (14.2 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (11.7 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (13.6 miles) | 2 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | not mentioned nearby | 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. Any orthodontic practice in Guthrie can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Types of Retainer Available in Guthrie
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 Guthrie now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Looking After Retainers in Guthrie
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 Guthrie 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 Guthrie
What's available in Guthrie depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Guthrie as accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Guthrie falls under NHS Tayside. Guthrie has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Guthrie falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Guthrie is about 16 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Guthrie → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Guthrie 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 Guthrie can usually provide replacement retainers.
Life After Braces in Guthrie
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. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Guthrie
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Guthrie. Officially, Guthrie is categorised as accessible Rural. Guthrie sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. People in Guthrie usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Guthrie among Scotland's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Guthrie is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Guthrie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Guthrie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Guthrie is R AND PM THOMSON in Brechin, about 6.5 miles to the north. The next closest are HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (6.6 miles) and ESK DENTAL CARE (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Guthrie?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Guthrie, 11 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Brechin, 6.5 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Guthrie?
The nearest practice to Guthrie that lists retainers is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport, about 13.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Kingsway Dental Practice (14.2 miles).
What NHS area is Guthrie in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Guthrie falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Guthrie rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Guthrie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Guthrie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Guthrie 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 Guthrie?
Nearby towns include Kinnell, Friockheim, Letham.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes, without exception — teeth drift back toward where they started without one. How fast varies person to person, but nobody is exempt from needing retention.
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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