Retainers in Memus at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 16.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 17.1 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 58 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
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 Memus listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Memus, 4 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, 3.9 miles south-west. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 5.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 10.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 10.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Memus with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirriemuir, 3.9 miles south-west; the next are Forfar (5.5 miles south) and Brechin (10.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Forfar | 3 | 5.5 miles south |
| Brechin | 2 | 10.5 miles east |
| Alyth | 1 | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Dundee | 13 | 15.9 miles south |
| Monifieth | 4 | 16.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Memus
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (16.6 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (17.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| 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.
Retention is a lifelong commitment, not a short-term measure many patients expect. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Orthodontists in Memus typically fit them the same day braces come off.
Retainer Services in Memus
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Memus. Memus is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. Memus sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Memus is about 18 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Memus → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Memus 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 Memus can usually provide replacement retainers.
How Long Is Retention?
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 Options in Memus
Fixed (bonded) retainers sit permanently behind the front teeth as a discreet bonded wire, holding the result with zero patient effort. The trade-off is cleaning: floss threaders or interdental brushes are needed to keep the area healthy.
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 Memus 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 Memus
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Memus 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. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Memus
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 Memus
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Memus?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Memus is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, about 3.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are FORFAR DENTAL CARE (5.5 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Memus?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Memus, 4 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Memus?
The nearest practice to Memus that lists retainers is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 16.6 miles to the south.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Memus?
Memus sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Memus?
By ONS classification, Memus falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Memus compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Memus is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Memus?
Nearby towns include Drumgley, Kirriemuir, Inverquharity.
What happens if my fixed retainer breaks?
If a bonded wire debonds from one tooth, get it repaired promptly — teeth can move quickly without the wire holding them. If the wire breaks entirely, treat it as an emergency appointment. Your orthodontist or any orthodontic practice can rebond or replace the wire. Do not leave a broken fixed retainer unaddressed.
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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