Retainers in Juniper Green at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 3 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Practices on our register | 79 within 5 miles, 155 within 10, 237 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| 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 Juniper Green listing retainers
On our practice register: 79 practices within 5 miles of Juniper Green, 155 practices within 10 and 237 practices within 20. The closest is 577 LANARK ROAD in Currie, 0.3 miles north-west. The nearest listing retainers is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (68 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Juniper Green with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Colinton, 3.0 miles north; the next are Edinburgh (3.4 miles north-east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Juniper Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton (4.9 from 219 reviews), 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 4.5 (68 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Juniper Green
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
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| Retainers | retainers | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (3 miles) | Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd (3.4 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (3 miles) | Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd (3.4 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.
After braces or aligners, the bone and fibres around each tooth need time to settle. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. How diligently they're worn is what determines how long your Juniper Green treatment result lasts.
Looking After Retainers in Juniper Green
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.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Juniper Green can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Juniper Green
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Juniper Green. Juniper Green is classified as large Urban Areas, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lothian. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (78), Juniper Green has more choice than 94% of towns in Scotland. Juniper Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Juniper Green is about 38 miles from Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow. See local practice availability in Juniper Green → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Juniper Green 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 Juniper Green can usually provide replacement retainers.
Types of Retainer Available in Juniper Green
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 traditional acrylic-plate-and-wire design. They're more durable than Essix trays, adjustable if minor movement occurs, and can last many years — but they're more visible when worn.
Many orthodontists in Juniper Green now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
After Your Braces Come Off in Juniper Green
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Juniper Green, protecting the result begins. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Juniper Green
Many patients want to whiten their teeth immediately after braces come off. Wait at least 4 weeks before starting whitening — enamel is temporarily more porous after de-bonding and needs time to remineralise. Professional whitening after this period produces excellent results on freshly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Juniper Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Juniper Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Juniper Green is 577 LANARK ROAD in Currie, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 21 BRIDGE ROAD (1.0 miles) and 58 BRYCE ROAD (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Juniper Green?
Our register has 79 practices within 5 miles of Juniper Green, 155 practices within 10 miles and 237 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Juniper Green?
The nearest practice to Juniper Green that lists retainers is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton, about 3.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd (3.4 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Juniper Green?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lothian.
Is Juniper Green rural or urban?
ONS classifies Juniper Green as large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Juniper Green compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Juniper Green 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 Juniper Green?
Nearby towns include Sighthill, Broomhouse, Longstone.
Can I get retainers if my teeth have already shifted?
For minor shifting, a new retainer made to your current position will stop further movement. For significant shift, a short retreatment course with aligners or braces may come first — an orthodontist assessment will confirm which applies.
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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