The practice provides private dental care to all new patients allowing ample time to discuss any further treatment required to maintain good oral health. Anyone joining the practice will be asked to complete a medical history form and we ask you to provide us with details of any current medication, allowing us to discuss in detail your dental requirements.
We continually focus on both the development and improvement of the clinical and non-clinical aspects of the care of our patients. We are able to provide our patients with a high standard of care enhanced by the use of good quality materials, whether this treatment involves restorations (fillings) or periodontal (gum) treatment provided by our fully qualified dental hygienist.
We continually focus on both the development and improvement of the clinical and non-clinical aspects of the care of our patients. We are able to provide our patients with a high standard of care enhanced by the use of good quality materials, whether this treatment involves restorations (fillings) or periodontal (gum) treatment provided by our fully qualified dental hygienist.
Services
Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist to give care to patients. They play an important part in dental health care and are mainly concerned with preventive dental health and treating gum disease - showing you correct home care and helping to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a 'cap'. Crowns are an ideal way to repair teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.
Gum disease is described as swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth.
Root canal treatment (also called 'endodontics') is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the 'pulp') is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that the nerve of the tooth has died (or is dying).
Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or 'aesthetic dentistry', as a way of improving their appearance. They do this in the same way they might use cosmetic surgery or even a new hairstyle. The treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth.
Reviews (6)
Allan Ritchie
Dec 01, 2021
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Very impressed with the arrangements made for an appointment, the willingness to accommodate, the arrival procedures and the attention received. A clear explanation was given to the options to consider when next the same problem arises.
Also, made to feel comfortable on sitting down on the dentist's chair!
Also, made to feel comfortable on sitting down on the dentist's chair!
Caroline Thomson
Sep 15, 2021
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Alistair Scott is absolutely the best dentist I have ever attended. He explains carefully why a treatment needs to be done: he will take time to discuss any possible alternative treatments with me and he will also go through the method in which the work will be carried out, He is respectful and endlessly cheery. A fabulous service all around.
Bruce Simms
Sep 06, 2021
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An excellent and very professionally run practice with a very pleasant and helpful staff . The dental work was completed by a well trained staff with great care as to my comfort and expertise . The hygienist was also very skilled in dealing with and advising me on my dental care .
The appointment system ran very smoothly and I was kept fully informed as to the dates and times of future appointments by email.
The appointment system ran very smoothly and I was kept fully informed as to the dates and times of future appointments by email.
Mm Cruickshank
Aug 25, 2021
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Jay Spencer
Feb 20, 2021
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Patricia Noble
May 09, 2020
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I was delighted with the service provided by the Schoolhill Practice. I had severe toothache, and I got an on the day appointment and a tooth was extracted. All the staff I interacted with were pleasant, courteous, and attentive to my needs. The dentist (Ian or Euan?) was patient, gentle, and took infinite care and attention, which helped to relax me. I thoroughly recommend this dental practice.
