NHS dentistry is designed to provide essential, clinically necessary treatment to maintain oral health and relieve pain.

It focuses on prevention, basic restorative care and stabilising problems as they arise. While treatment options and materials are determined by NHS regulations, it remains an important pathway for routine dental care.

For patients seeking a wider range of treatment options, enhanced materials or more flexible appointment availability, private care allows us to offer a broader scope of modern dentistry

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Under Scottish NHS regulations, treatment is focused on clinically necessary care to maintain oral health. This typically includes:

  • Annual dental examinations

  • X-rays

  • Periodontal (gum disease) treatment

  • Amalgam (silver) fillings on back teeth

  • Root canal treatment

  • Extractions

  • Crowns and bridges

  • Dentures

  • Emergency dental treatment

Treatment options and materials are determined by NHS guidelines and clinical need rather than cosmetic preference.

NHS dental charges in Scotland are set nationally by the Scottish Government and are the same across all NHS dental practices.

Fees are determined by the type of treatment provided, and patients may be eligible for free or reduced-cost care depending on their circumstances