TREATMENTS

General Dental Treatments

Your dental health plays a vital role in your overall well-being, and at the heart of our general treatments is your comfort, care, and prevention. Whether you’re visiting for your regular check-up, seeking urgent care, or addressing a specific concern, our goal is to help you maintain a healthy, confident smile.

Are you looking for a dental team that focuses on prevention and long-term health?

Your smile deserves more than just a quick once-over. It needs care that looks beyond today, focusing on keeping your teeth and gums healthy for the long term.

That’s why our general dental treatments are designed with prevention at their core. From comprehensive check-ups to tailored hygiene advice, we aim to stop problems before they start and keep your smile strong, healthy, and worry-free.

When you choose us, you’re not just addressing immediate concerns—you’re investing in a lifetime of confident, comfortable smiles.

General Treatments in Edinburgh

Your Regular Check-Ups

Taking care of your smile begins with routine check-ups and maintenance visits with our dental hygienist. Every six months, we:

Remove sticky biofilm that can lead to cavities and gum disease.
Thoroughly scan your teeth and gums for any early signs of disease or discomfort.
Provide tailored advice to help you improve your daily cleaning routine and maintain strong, healthy teeth and gums.

This isn’t just about preventing problems—it’s about empowering you to take charge of your oral health. By catching minor issues early, we help stop them from developing into more serious concerns.

What We Check During Every Exam Visit

At every routine check-up, you can expect seven detailed checks to ensure we leave no stone unturned:

Tooth Decay – Identifying early signs of cavities.
Gum Disease – Evaluating your gum health and oral hygiene.
Cracks & Wear – Examining your teeth for damage or signs of grinding.
Tooth Discolouration – Keeping your smile bright and healthy.
Soft Tissues – Screening for mouth cancer and other medical conditions.
Jaw Joints & Muscles – Checking for discomfort or dysfunction.
Swollen Glands – Assessing your face and neck for any abnormalities.

If you’re new to the practice, we’ll also take x-rays (where suitable) to look for hidden decay, infections, or other issues. You can rest easy knowing we use advanced phosphor plate technology, which minimises radiation exposure.

Your Path to a Healthier Smile

Comprehensive Care for Every Need

Dental Hygiene Therapy: Keeping your teeth and gums clean, healthy, and strong.
Mouth Cancer Screening: Detecting early signs for peace of mind.
Dental Emergencies: Providing prompt care when you need it most.
Snoring Solutions: Helping you and your loved ones enjoy restful sleep.
Sedation Dentistry: Supporting anxious patients with a calm, stress-free experience.

Explore the rest of our website to learn more about each of our treatments and discover how we can help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Inverleith Dentalcare

4.9

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Clara Gore

08:29 11 Feb 25

What a great gentle experience! Thank goodness for a lovely dentist

billy darling

08:21 11 Feb 25

Outstanding service as always

Amanda Robbins

08:15 10 Feb 25

Thomas Chan

11:20 07 Feb 25

David is very gentle and considerate with his patients. He explained every steps during the treatment. Very satisfied.

Gordon Clayton

10:00 06 Feb 25

Although a double appointment with the Hygienist is not my idea of fun, Rihanna and her Assistant were as usual very pleasant and took care to carry out the various procedures with care and ensure my comfort and provide good advice for future dental hygiene. Inverleith Dental practice can be recommended for care. .

chris fowles

15:27 30 Jan 25

I had an excellent hygiene appointment today with Brianna and Peter.They were very professional and the level of cleaning was second to none. I appreciated the advice that was given at the end of the appointment regarding my at home care.Thanks!

Brian Mulholland

14:23 06 Jan 25

I had a great experience at Inverleith Dentalcare. John McAleavey was very thorough during my check-up and used a camera system to create a 3D scan of my teeth, showing where plaque had built up, which was really helpful. Briana, the hygienist, did an excellent job, leaving my teeth feeling very clean. Overall, I was very pleased with the service and would recommend Inverleith Dentalcare, especially John and Briana.

Iwona Walkowiak

11:29 19 Dec 24

I was able to secure an emergency appointment as a new patient and was impressed by the friendly and welcoming reception staff. The dentists were both positive and highly professional, ensuring a smooth and painless removal of my wisdom tooth. Thank you so much for the exceptional care. I highly recommend their services.

Dona Easton

10:16 02 Nov 24

I cannot recommend this practice highly enough!It is a delight to visit. I am treated with courtesy, friendliness and respect from the reception staff. Likewise, my excellent dentist - Dr Chris Fowles, who is highly skilled and takes time to explain all the procedures to me, often on screen, which ensures my complete understanding of all my treatments.

David Wilson

20:26 15 Oct 24

Excellent service. Emergency appointment as lost a filling away from home. Staff were exceptionally helpful and supportive. From Reception through to Treatment it was a very positive experience. Should I move to Edinburgh I would be extremely happy to apply to join their books. Many thanksDavid Wilson

Jean Kenyon

18:00 12 Aug 24

David Neilson

16:45 08 Aug 24

Great dentistry. I would definitely recommend.

Susanne Goetzold

13:57 25 Jul 24

Really happy with this dental practice. Chris Fowles is an excellent dentist. He takes time to explain treatment and options and also explains what he is doing during check ups and treatments, so nothing comes as a surprise. Great for anxious patients. He also has a great sense of humour. Staff always really friendly and helpful.

Mariam Aziz

08:46 25 Jul 24

I would very highly recommend the Inverleith Dental clinic. They are very professional and really knowledgeable. The admin staff is very helpful and will get you the information that you need to make a decision abo the best treatments you need. Dr. John McAleavy is excellent. He was also very knowledgeable about my TMJ issues and he was really understanding during the appointment and he sign posted me to the tools I needed; this made me feel that he cares about my progress and the best outcome for my case. Overall, I had a great experience and I can confidently say that will come back to Inverleith for any follow ups and future dental needs.

mattias nuella

20:16 24 Jul 24

The staffs were nice and big ups to Dr. Chris, my consultation session with him was good and he was friendly.

Sandra Johnson

19:00 24 Jul 24

Could not ask for better treatment! Thank you so much for all your care, attention and kindness for my son Jay who is having treatment with Chris Fowles he has Cerebral palsy and cannot make it up the stairs so they use a room downstairs to support Jay, Chris has been so thoughtful and makes Jay feel at Ease and explains everything he is doing before he does it this really means a lot. Highly recommend to anyone.

Jo Nash

17:14 17 Jul 24

I met with Dr John McAleavey as a new patient for a consultation about my complex dental health situation. I'm a nervous patient and was instantly at ease on entering the practice. John really listened to my background story and quickly spotted the source of my problems that had been missed by other dentists. My assessment was the most rigorous I've ever received, yet very gentle. John took the time to explain everything thoroughly and clearly. I left the practice with a sense of peace that I'd found the answers I'd been seeking, and confident I was in the hands of expert professionals. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Rosemary Jamieson

19:58 05 Jul 24

I was anxious before my first appointment with Inverleith Dental - my dentist of 25 + years had retired and I needed a practice nearer home - but I should not have worried!The welcome from the receptionist was lovely - The initial conversation with the dentist was very helpful - I learned about the ethos of the practice and felt I was being listened to - in addition this chat took place before the mouth examination so I was not in the reclining position which can put the patient at a disadvantage!The receptionist was most helpful with my mobility problems on leavingThe beautiful Georgian building is a bonus

Ookii Neko

11:50 09 Jun 24

I found Inverleith Dentalcare as I needed emergency dental treatment. They were very accommodating and managed to allocate an appointment the next day. Their service is second to none with professional and caring staff, dentists take the time to explain the procedure to the patient, and use modern standard techniques, materials and treatments. Worth every recommendation.