Retainers in Kingswells at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen — 2.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 2.3 miles |
| Practices on our register | 56 within 5 miles, 63 within 10, 78 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Small Towns |
| 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 Kingswells listing retainers
On our practice register: 56 practices within 5 miles of Kingswells, 63 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is KINGSWELLS DENTAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles south-west. The nearest listing retainers is Mastrick Smile Care, 2.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingswells with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Aberdeen, 2.2 miles east; the next are Westhill (2.3 miles west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingswells
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Mastrick Smile Care in Aberdeen (4.9 from 213 reviews), 2.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 2.2 miles east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 2.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Kingswells
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Mastrick Smile Care, Aberdeen (2.2 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (2.3 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (2.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Andrew Scott Dental Care, Aberdeen (3.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
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. During the months of remodelling, retainers hold the teeth precisely where treatment left them. Any orthodontic practice in Kingswells can fit, replace or repair them if you need it. People from Ashtown, Newhills and Forrit Brae regularly visit orthodontists in Kingswells.
Retainer Services in Kingswells
Our database currently lists 4 orthodontic practices in and around Kingswells. Kingswells is classified as accessible Small Towns, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Grampian. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (55), Kingswells has more choice than 93% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Kingswells among Scotland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingswells is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 4 miles away. See local practice availability in Kingswells → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from Ashtown, Newhills, and Forrit Brae regularly make use of Kingswells's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Kingswells 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 Kingswells can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
The current standard is to keep wearing removable retainers indefinitely, tapering from full-time to nights only. Abandoning them after a couple of years — once routine advice — is now recognised as a leading cause of relapse.
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.
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 Options in Kingswells
Fixed (bonded) retainers are thin wires bonded behind the front teeth — usually the lower six, sometimes the upper too. They're permanent, invisible from the front, and need no daily effort, though they require careful cleaning with floss threaders to keep the gum healthy.
Essix retainers are clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 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 Kingswells 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 Kingswells
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. People from Ashtown, Newhills and Forrit Brae regularly visit orthodontists in Kingswells.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Routine 6-monthly dental check-ups remain important after orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will check fixed retainer integrity, gum health around bonded wires, removable retainer fit, and early signs of tooth movement. Contact your orthodontist promptly if: your removable retainer no longer fits easily, a fixed retainer wire appears to have moved, or you notice teeth changing position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Kingswells
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingswells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingswells is KINGSWELLS DENTAL PRACTICE, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are COUNTESSWELLS DENTAL PRACTICE (1.9 miles) and Mastrick Smile Care (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingswells?
Our register has 56 practices within 5 miles of Kingswells, 63 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Kingswells?
The nearest practice to Kingswells that lists retainers is Mastrick Smile Care in Aberdeen, about 2.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
Which NHS body covers Kingswells for dental care?
Kingswells sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Kingswells?
By ONS classification, Kingswells falls under accessible Small Towns.
How deprived is Kingswells compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Kingswells 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 Kingswells?
Nearby towns include Craibstone, West Cults, Mastrick.
Can I wear a retainer if I also have aligners?
If you completed aligner treatment, your final aligner tray can act as a temporary retainer while a permanent retainer is made. Your clinician may also supply Vivera retainers (made by Align Technology) which are designed specifically for post-Invisalign 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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