Retainers in Pitfichie at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 6.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie — 2.6 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 8 within 10, 78 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 Pitfichie listing retainers
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pitfichie, 8 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie, 2.6 miles north. The nearest listing retainers is Young Smile Dental Care, 6.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (41 reviews) |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 14.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (213 reviews) |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 15.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (191 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pitfichie with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Bridge of Alford, 6.5 miles west; the next are Westhill (10.7 miles south-east) and Aberdeen (14.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Westhill | 1 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Aberdeen | 1 | 14.7 miles east |
| Dyce | 1 | 15.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pitfichie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 6.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 6.5 miles west |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie OrthodonticsWesthill | 4.1 (41 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Pitfichie
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford (6.5 miles) | Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (10.7 miles); Mastrick Smile Care (14.7 miles) | 4 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie (2.6 miles) | Young Smile Dental Care (6.5 miles); Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (10.7 miles) | 3 |
| 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. Practices across Pitfichie usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Pitfichie?
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 look just like a clear aligner and are the most common removable choice after aligner treatment. Discreet and easy, but treat them gently with heat and expect a replacement every couple of 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 Pitfichie now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Retainer Replacement and Emergency Care in Pitfichie
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 Pitfichie can help, and catching a problem early is always far cheaper than dealing with relapse later.
Retainer Services in Pitfichie
What's available in Pitfichie depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Pitfichie as accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Pitfichie falls under NHS Grampian. Pitfichie falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pitfichie is about 16 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. See local practice availability in Pitfichie → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Pitfichie to fall roughly 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 Pitfichie can usually provide replacement retainers.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Pitfichie
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.
Ongoing Check-ups After Treatment
Regular 6-monthly dental check-ups don't stop mattering once treatment ends — your dentist will still check a fixed retainer wire is intact, the gum around it is healthy, a removable retainer still fits, and there's no early sign of teeth moving. Get in touch with your orthodontist promptly if a removable retainer stops fitting easily, a fixed wire looks like it's shifted, or you notice any change in tooth position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Pitfichie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pitfichie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pitfichie is Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Young Smile Dental Care (6.5 miles) and INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pitfichie?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pitfichie, 8 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Pitfichie?
The nearest practice to Pitfichie that lists retainers is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 6.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Abercrombie Smile Design and Abercrombie Orthodontics (10.7 miles) and Mastrick Smile Care (14.7 miles).
What NHS area is Pitfichie in for dental services?
Pitfichie sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Pitfichie?
By ONS classification, Pitfichie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Pitfichie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Pitfichie 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 Pitfichie?
Pittodrie, Bograxie, Sauchen are within easy reach of Pitfichie.
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.
Retainers Across Aberdeenshire
Explore retainers information for other towns and cities in Aberdeenshire — all with dedicated local pages and online assessment access: