Retainers in Queensferry at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 5.6 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
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| Nearest practice with emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Broxburn Smile Centre, Broxburn — 4.7 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 163 within 10, 266 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other 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 Queensferry listing retainers
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Queensferry, 163 practices within 10 and 266 practices within 20. The closest is 1 BELLSTANE in Queensferry, 0.1 miles north-east. The nearest listing retainers is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Dentistry @ No 3Dunfermline | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (579 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Queensferry with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Colinton, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Dunfermline (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colinton | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Dunfermline | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Queensferry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dentistry @ No 3 in Dunfermline (4.9 from 579 reviews), 5.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry @ No 3Dunfermline | 4.9 (579 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Queensferry
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (5.6 miles) | Dentistry @ No 3 (5.8 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (5.6 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Broxburn Smile Centre (4.7 miles) | Comely Park Dental Practice Dentist Dunfermline (5.8 miles); Dentistry @ No 3 (5.8 miles) | 3 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Rosyth Dental Care (3.5 miles) | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic (5.6 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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Any orthodontic practice in Queensferry can fit, replace or repair them if you need it. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry and Almondhill regularly visit orthodontists in Queensferry.
The Retainer Wear Schedule
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.
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 Services in Queensferry
2 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Queensferry. Classified by ONS as other Urban Areas, Queensferry sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Queensferry has more choice than 81% of towns in Scotland. Queensferry falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Queensferry is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Queensferry → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry, and Almondhill regularly make use of Queensferry's orthodontic practices for retainer fitting and replacement.
As a guide, private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Queensferry 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 Queensferry can usually provide replacement retainers.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Queensferry?
Fixed (bonded) retainers are the set-and-forget option — a hidden wire fixed behind the incisors that never relies on you remembering to wear it. They do demand a bit more care at brushing time to avoid plaque around the wire.
Essix retainers are clear thermoplastic trays much like aligners, removed for eating and cleaning. They're discreet and comfortable but can warp with heat and typically need replacing every 1–3 years.
Hawley retainers use an acrylic plate with a wire across the front teeth. Sturdier and repairable, they last far longer than clear trays at the cost of being more noticeable.
Many orthodontists in Queensferry now provide both a fixed wire for continuous protection and a removable Essix tray for overnight use, combining the strengths of each.
Life After Braces in Queensferry
Post-treatment aftercare is arguably the most important phase of orthodontic treatment in Queensferry. 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. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry and Almondhill regularly visit orthodontists in Queensferry.
Aftercare Services in Queensferry
We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Queensferry and the surrounding area. Queensferry's ONS geography type is other Urban Areas. NHS Lothian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Queensferry. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Queensferry has more choice than 81% of towns in Scotland. Queensferry falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Queensferry is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening. People from Port Edgar, North Queensferry, and Almondhill regularly make use of Queensferry's orthodontic practices for post-treatment retainer and whitening services.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Queensferry
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Queensferry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Queensferry is 1 BELLSTANE in Queensferry, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are FERRYBURN DENTAL CARE (0.4 miles) and 17 MAIN STREET (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Queensferry?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Queensferry, 163 practices within 10 miles and 266 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Queensferry?
The nearest practice to Queensferry that lists retainers is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentistry @ No 3 (5.8 miles).
Which NHS body covers Queensferry for dental care?
Queensferry sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Queensferry?
By ONS classification, Queensferry falls under other Urban Areas.
How deprived is Queensferry compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Queensferry 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 Queensferry?
Nearby towns include Kirkliston, Port Edgar, Dalgety Bay.
Do I always need a retainer after braces?
Yes — retainers are always needed after orthodontic treatment. Without them, teeth drift back toward their original positions. The speed of relapse varies between individuals, but no one is exempt from the need for retention.
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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