Retainers in Reswallie at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee — 12.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth — 11.6 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 57 within 20 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
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 Reswallie listing retainers
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Reswallie, 6 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, 2.4 miles west. The nearest listing retainers is Kingsway Dental Practice, 12.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | Retainers | Emergency care | Evenings or weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 12.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.2 (14 reviews) |
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 12.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (13 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Reswallie with practices listing retainers
The closest town with practices listing retainers is Dundee, 12.7 miles south; the next are Tayport (12.9 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Reswallie
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Perla Orthodontics in Tayport (4.7 from 13 reviews), 12.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla OrthodonticsTayport | 4.7 (13 reviews) | 12.9 miles south |
| Kingsway Dental PracticeDundee | 3.2 (14 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Reswallie
| What you may need | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retainers | retainers | Kingsway Dental Practice, Dundee (12.7 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (12.9 miles) | 2 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | Oris Dental & Implant Studio, Monifieth (11.6 miles) | Perla Orthodontics (12.9 miles) | 2 |
| 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. Teeth are under constant biological pressure to move, and retainers are the only reliable counter. Practices across Reswallie usually supply both a fixed wire and a removable tray for belt-and-braces protection.
Which Retainer Is Right for You in Reswallie?
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 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 Reswallie 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 Reswallie
Removable Essix retainers typically last one to three years before wear, warping or cracking calls for replacement, at roughly £80–£150 per arch. Hawley retainers are tougher and can last five to ten years; fixed wires last for years but can debond from a single tooth.
A fixed wire can debond without you noticing, so regular check-ups in Reswallie matter — an unrepaired wire lets a tooth move independently and misalignment can appear within weeks.
Retainer Services in Reswallie
Provision in Reswallie varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Reswallie is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Tayside. Reswallie has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 63% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Reswallie is roughly mid-table for Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Reswallie is about 14 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. See local practice availability in Reswallie → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Expect private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) costs in Reswallie 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 Reswallie can usually provide replacement retainers.
After Your Braces Come Off in Reswallie
Finishing active treatment is the start of retention, not the finish line. The best clinical outcome can be lost within months if retention is neglected. Understanding the aftercare process helps you make the most of your investment.
Aftercare Services in Reswallie
Orthodontic practices in and around Reswallie vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Reswallie is categorised as accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Reswallie falls under NHS Tayside. Reswallie has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 63% of towns in Scotland. Reswallie's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Reswallie is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 14 miles away. They typically offer post-treatment services including retainer fitting, replacement, and professional whitening.
Frequently Asked Questions — Retainers in Reswallie
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Reswallie?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Reswallie is HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Forfar, about 2.4 miles to the west. The next closest are CASTLE STREET DENTAL (2.6 miles) and FORFAR DENTAL CARE (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Reswallie?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Reswallie, 6 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Reswallie?
The nearest practice to Reswallie that lists retainers is Kingsway Dental Practice in Dundee, about 12.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perla Orthodontics (12.9 miles).
Which NHS body covers Reswallie for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Reswallie falls under NHS Tayside.
Is Reswallie rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Reswallie falls under accessible Rural.
How deprived is Reswallie compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Reswallie is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Reswallie?
Clocksbriggs, Bowriefauld, Burnside are within easy reach of Reswallie.
I lost my retainer — what should I do?
Get in touch with an orthodontist promptly to arrange a replacement. Wear an old retainer that still fits reasonably in the meantime to limit drift — most practices can turn around a new Essix retainer within a few days from a fresh scan.
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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