Retainers in Turnhouse at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing retainers | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 2.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice with emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton — 2.3 miles |
| Nearest practice open evenings or weekends | None within 30 miles on our register |
| Practices on our register | 42 within 5 miles, 170 within 10, 258 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 Turnhouse listing retainers
On our practice register: 42 practices within 5 miles of Turnhouse, 170 practices within 10 and 258 practices within 20. The closest is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, 1.4 miles east. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 BUGHTLIN MARKETCramond Bridge | 1.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| BARNTON DENTALClermiston | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROADColinton | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| BARNTON DENTAL SPAClermiston | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design ClinicColinton | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| CORNERSTONE SMILEColinton | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Turnhouse with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cramond Bridge, 1.4 miles east; the next are Clermiston (2.0 miles east) and Colinton (2.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cramond Bridge | 1 | 1.4 miles east |
| Clermiston | 2 | 2.0 miles east |
| Colinton | 13 | 2.0 miles east |
| Kirkliston | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Edinburgh | 7 | 2.7 miles east |
| Davidsons Mains | 1 | 2.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Retainers near Turnhouse
| 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 (2.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Urgent repairs | emergency care | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (2.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Visits outside working hours | evening or weekend opening | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| A fresh scan for a new retainer | digital scanning | Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic, Colinton (2.3 miles) | none other | 1 |
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. Without them, teeth start drifting back towards their old positions within weeks of finishing. Any orthodontic practice in Turnhouse can fit, replace or repair them if you need it.
Retainer Services in Turnhouse
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Turnhouse. By ONS classification, Turnhouse falls under accessible Rural. For NHS dental services, Turnhouse falls under NHS Lothian. With 41 orthodontic practices within five miles, Turnhouse is better served than 91% of towns in Scotland. Turnhouse'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 Turnhouse is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 36 miles away. See local practice availability in Turnhouse → They typically offer retainer fitting, replacement, and emergency repair appointments.
Private replacement Essix retainers (per arch) in Turnhouse typically costs between £80 and £150, depending on case complexity. 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 Turnhouse can usually provide replacement retainers.
Retainer Options in Turnhouse
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 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 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 Turnhouse 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?
Guidance has shifted in recent years: removable retainers are now recommended indefinitely — full-time for the first 3–6 months, then nights only, then several nights a week for life. The old 'stop after two years' advice caused many relapses.
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.
A retainer that no longer seats is a warning sign — get it checked promptly. Catching movement early usually means a fresh retainer, not a full course of retreatment.
Orthodontic Aftercare in Turnhouse
The end of active orthodontic treatment in Turnhouse is a milestone — but not the end of the process. How diligently you wear retainers is what separates a lasting result from gradual relapse. Getting aftercare right is what protects everything you've paid for.
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 Turnhouse
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Turnhouse?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Turnhouse is 9 BUGHTLIN MARKET in Cramond Bridge, about 1.4 miles to the east. The next closest are BARNTON DENTAL (2.0 miles) and 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Turnhouse?
Our register has 42 practices within 5 miles of Turnhouse, 170 practices within 10 miles and 258 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get a retainer near Turnhouse?
The nearest practice to Turnhouse that lists retainers is Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic in Colinton, about 2.3 miles to the east.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Turnhouse?
Turnhouse sits within NHS Lothian for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Turnhouse rural or urban?
ONS classifies Turnhouse as accessible Rural.
How deprived is Turnhouse compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Turnhouse is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Turnhouse?
Nearby towns include Hermiston, Bughtlin, South Gyle.
Are retainers uncomfortable to wear?
Most people adjust within a few days. Removable retainers may feel tight when first worn or after a gap in wear — a sign they're doing their job. A fixed wire is quickly forgotten once the tongue gets used to it. Any persistent rubbing or sore spot should be checked by your orthodontist.
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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