Retainers in Mondynes at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill — 17.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Portlethen Dental Care, Portlethen — 13.6 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 4 within 10, 64 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 Mondynes listing retainers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mondynes; 4 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, 6.3 miles north-east. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| C. A. GARDENStonehaven | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-BANCHORYBanchory | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| DEESIDE DENTAL CAREBanchory | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mondynes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehaven, 6.3 miles north-east; the next are Banchory (10.9 miles north-west) and Peterculter (13.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven | 4 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Banchory | 2 | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Peterculter | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Portlethen | 1 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Montrose | 3 | 14.2 miles south |
| Cults | 5 | 15.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Mondynes
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics, Westhill (17.1 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Portlethen Dental Care (13.6 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (17.1 miles); Holburn Dental and Implant Centre (17.4 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Holburn Dental and Implant Centre, Aberdeen (17.4 miles) | Andrew Scott Dental Care (18.1 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.
The result you paid for is only as durable as your commitment to retainers. 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 Mondynes treatment result lasts.
Retainer Services in Mondynes
Orthodontic practices in and around Mondynes vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Mondynes is categorised as accessible Rural. Mondynes sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning. People in Mondynes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Mondynes falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Mondynes is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Mondynes → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Mondynes usually ranges from £80 to £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 Mondynes 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 Replacement and Emergency Care in Mondynes
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 Mondynes 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.
After Your Braces Come Off in Mondynes
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. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Mondynes
It's a common instinct to want whitening straight after de-bonding, but enamel is briefly more porous right after brackets come off and needs about 4 weeks to remineralise first. Professional whitening once that window has passed tends to give excellent results on newly straightened teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Mondynes
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mondynes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mondynes is ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICE in Stonehaven, about 6.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE (6.8 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mondynes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mondynes, 4 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehaven, 6.3 miles away.
Where can I get a retainer near Mondynes?
The nearest practice to Mondynes that lists retainers is Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics in Westhill, about 17.1 miles to the north.
What NHS area is Mondynes in for dental services?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Grampian.
Is Mondynes rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Mondynes falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Mondynes compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Mondynes 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 Mondynes?
Nearby towns include Arbuthnott, Glenbervie, Rickarton.
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.
Retainers Across Aberdeenshire
Explore retainers information for other towns and cities in Aberdeenshire — all with dedicated local pages and online assessment access: