Retainers in Murrayfield at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd, Edinburgh — 1.2 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 1.3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Edinburgh Dental Studio, Edinburgh — 1.5 miles |
| Practices on our register | 110 within 5 miles, 153 within 10, 246 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 Murrayfield listing retainers
On our practice register: 110 practices within 5 miles of Murrayfield, 153 practices within 10 and 246 practices within 20. The closest is 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD in Edinburgh, 0.4 miles south. The nearest listing retainers is Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (68 reviews) |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Murrayfield with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Edinburgh, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Colinton (1.3 miles west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Murrayfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Integrated Dentalcare in Edinburgh (4.9 from 323 reviews), 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated DentalcareEdinburgh | 4.9 (323 reviews) | 1.4 miles east |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 1.3 miles west |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 4.5 (68 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Murrayfield
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd, Edinburgh (1.2 miles) | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (1.3 miles); Integrated Dentalcare (1.4 miles) | 3 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (1.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Edinburgh Dental Studio (1.5 miles) | none other | 1 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd, Edinburgh (1.2 miles) | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (1.3 miles); Integrated Dentalcare (1.4 miles) | 3 |
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. Relapse begins quickly once active treatment stops, which is why retention never truly ends. Practices across Murrayfield usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
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 Replacement and Emergency Care in Murrayfield
Expect to replace an Essix retainer every couple of years; Hawley plates last far longer, and bonded wires longest of all. The one thing to watch with a fixed retainer is a wire quietly debonding from a tooth.
Treat a lost or broken retainer as time-sensitive. Any orthodontic practice in Murrayfield can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Murrayfield
Practices serving Murrayfield differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Murrayfield is classified as large Urban Areas. NHS dental commissioning in Murrayfield falls under NHS Lothian. Murrayfield has 110 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in Scotland. Murrayfield falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Murrayfield is about 37 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Murrayfield → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Murrayfield 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 Murrayfield can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Murrayfield
When braces come off or aligner treatment completes in Murrayfield, protecting the result begins. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Below we walk through the de-bond, retainers, whitening timing and long-term check-ups.
Aftercare Services in Murrayfield
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Murrayfield. Classified by ONS as large Urban Areas, Murrayfield sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning. Murrayfield has 110 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Murrayfield among Scotland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Murrayfield is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 37 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Murrayfield
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Murrayfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Murrayfield is 91 CORSTORPHINE ROAD in Edinburgh, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are E H DENTAL CARE (0.7 miles) and GORGIE DENTAL (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Murrayfield?
Our register has 110 practices within 5 miles of Murrayfield, 153 practices within 10 miles and 246 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Murrayfield?
The nearest practice to Murrayfield that lists retainers is Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd in Edinburgh, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (1.3 miles) and Integrated Dentalcare (1.4 miles).
What NHS area is Murrayfield in for dental services?
Murrayfield sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Murrayfield rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Murrayfield falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Murrayfield compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Murrayfield 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 Murrayfield?
Nearby towns include Drylaw, Ravelston, Craigleith.
What is the difference between a fixed and removable retainer?
A fixed retainer is a thin wire bonded permanently behind the teeth, needing no daily effort. A removable one (Essix or Hawley) comes out for eating and cleaning but has to be worn consistently. Plenty of patients get both — a fixed wire plus a removable night tray.
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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