Retainers in Montrose at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport — 23.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 21.1 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 5 within 10, 18 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | More 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 Montrose listing retainers
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Montrose, 5 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, 0.5 miles south. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICEMontrose | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTREMontrose | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| 53 JOHN STREETMontrose | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 7.4 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| 121 HIGH STREETArbroath | 11.9 miles south | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Montrose with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Montrose, 0.5 miles south; the next are Brechin (7.2 miles west) and Arbroath (11.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 3 | 0.5 miles south |
| Brechin | 2 | 7.2 miles west |
| Arbroath | 4 | 11.9 miles south |
| Forfar | 3 | 16.5 miles west |
| Carnoustie | 2 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Stonehaven | 4 | 19.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Montrose
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Perla Orthodontics, Tayport (23.5 miles) | none other | 0 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (21.1 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (23.5 miles) | 0 |
| 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.
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. Any orthodontic practice in Montrose can fit, replace or repair them if you need it. People from Borrowfield, Hillside and Ferryden regularly visit orthodontists in Montrose.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Montrose?
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 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 Montrose now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
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 Services in Montrose
3 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Montrose. ONS classifies Montrose as other Urban Areas. NHS Tayside is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Montrose. Montrose has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 63% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Montrose among Scotland's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Montrose is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Montrose → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from Borrowfield, Hillside, and Ferryden regularly make use of Montrose's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Montrose generally sit 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 Montrose can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Montrose
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Montrose is a milestone — but not the end of the process. Many patients are surprised how much goes into keeping teeth exactly where treatment left them. This guide covers everything that happens after active treatment ends. People from Borrowfield, Hillside and Ferryden regularly visit orthodontists in Montrose.
Teeth Whitening After Braces in Montrose
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 Montrose
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Montrose?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Montrose is LINKS LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE in Montrose, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are HIGH STREET DENTAL CENTRE (0.5 miles) and 53 JOHN STREET (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Montrose?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Montrose, 5 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Montrose?
The nearest practice to Montrose that lists retainers is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport, about 23.5 miles to the south-west.
Which NHS body covers Montrose for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Montrose falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Montrose rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Montrose falls under other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Montrose compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Montrose is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Montrose?
Nearby towns include Maryton, Ferryden, Lochside.
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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