Dental & Hygienist Services

We offer a full range of preventative and cosmetic treatments for patients.

a truly personal dental service For The Whole Family

Shanks Dental Care are an NHS and private dentist in the Edinburgh area close to Liberton, Burdiehouse, Gilmerton, Danderhall, Loanhead and Bonnyrigg. Our general dental services include:

  • NHS Dentistry
  • Childsmile
  • Regular Check-Ups
  • Gum Treatments
  • Fillings
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Dentures
  • Root Canal Treatments
  • Crown and Bridgework
  • X-Rays

Childsmile Scheme

We are active in the Childsmile Scheme, a national programme improving the oral health of children across Scotland. We are members of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, British Dental Association, Association of Dental Implantology and ITI (International Team for Implantology).

Hygienist Services

Hygienist Services

Our dental hygienist, Karen Stainton, has over 30 years’ experience of caring for patients’ gums and educating and motivating patients in good oral health. Appointments with Karen cost £55 for 30 minutes and are available to anyone, whether registered at the practice or not.

We offer Airflow dental cleaning to restore the natural beauty and health of your teeth. Using a combination of air and water, it effectively removes plaque and tartar buildup while polishing the tooth surfaces.

Our personal dental service will include a thorough oral examination and dental treatment plan. We offer a full range of preventative and cosmetic treatments for patients.

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