Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Edinburgh
Polwarth Dental Clinic has been a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care in Edinburgh since 1955. Our practice combines a patient-centred philosophy with modern techniques and equipment to deliver high-quality treatments tailored to individual needs. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we prioritise understanding each patient's goals for dental health and appearance. Our experienced team, led by Principal Dentist Dr Ross Saunderson, offers expertise in both general and cosmetic dentistry, including emergency care, implants, and orthodontic treatments.We maintain strict professional standards under the General Dental Council while ensuring comfort through attentive service. Our commitment to preventative care helps patients avoid costly interventions, supported by flexible payment options like our Membership Plan. Open five days a week, we strive to accommodate urgent cases promptly and provide transparent communication about treatment options and costs.
Services
Emergency Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Preventative Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer a patient-centred approach with personalised treatment plans.
- Our team has extensive experience in cosmetic and emergency dentistry.
- We provide same-day emergency appointments during practice hours.
- We use modern dental technology for efficient, minimally invasive procedures.
- Our preventative care philosophy helps avoid costly future treatments.
Associations and certifications
- General Dental Council
What people say
Lovely, personable service
Highly recommend
Excellent and care
Perfectly painless
Prompt and helpful
Services
Emergency Dentistry
We provide same-day emergency dental appointments for pain relief and trauma. Our experienced team handles cases from simple toothaches to complex injuries, ensuring patients leave pain-free. Registered patients also have access to an out-of-hours emergency service with a call-out fee.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services include veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening to improve smiles. With expertise in aesthetic treatments, we address discoloration, misalignment, and damaged teeth. Treatments are tailored to achieve natural-looking results that boost confidence and oral function.
Dental Implants
We offer permanent solutions for missing teeth through dental implants. These secure, natural-feeling replacements are ideal for restoring function and appearance. Our team assesses suitability and provides stabilisation options for dentures using implant technology.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular check-ups and hygiene treatments form the core of our preventative care. We focus on early diagnosis to avoid costly procedures, offering fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, and gum disease prevention. Education helps patients maintain long-term oral health.
Children's Dentistry
We specialise in making dental visits positive experiences for children. Services include routine check-ups, fluoride applications, and fissure sealants. Our team educates young patients on oral hygiene, ensuring early intervention to prevent future dental issues.
People
Dr Ross Saunderson
Principal Dentist
GDC-registered dentist with extensive experience in cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Leads the team in providing patient-centred care while maintaining high professional standards.
Dr Jenny Wylie
Dentist
Skilled dentist offering comprehensive general and cosmetic treatments. Committed to patient comfort and clear communication about dental health and treatment options.
Dr Andrew Jeffrey
Implant Dentist
Specialises in dental implant procedures, providing permanent solutions for missing teeth. Focuses on restoring both function and aesthetics through advanced implant techniques.
Karen Reid
Dental Therapist
Provides hygiene and preventative care treatments, supporting patients in maintaining optimal oral health through professional cleaning and education.
Gosia Andrejuk
Dental Nurse
Assists dentists during procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Plays a key role in maintaining clinical standards and supporting treatment workflows.
Questions
What emergency dental services do you offer?
We provide same-day emergency appointments for pain relief and trauma during practice hours. Registered patients also have access to an out-of-hours service with a call-out fee.
How can I schedule my first appointment?
Call us directly on 0131 229 8143 to book a convenient time. During your visit, we'll review your dental history and create a personalised treatment plan.
Do you offer cosmetic dental treatments?
Yes, we provide veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, and implants to enhance smiles. Treatments are tailored to achieve natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.
What payment options are available?
We offer a Membership Plan for spreading routine costs with 10% off treatments. Emergency appointments require a non-refundable deposit for non-registered patients.
How do you support preventative dental care?
Regular check-ups, hygiene treatments, fissure sealants, and fluoride applications form our preventative approach. We focus on early diagnosis to avoid costly procedures.
Are your dentists qualified?
All dentists are registered with the General Dental Council and have undertaken extensive training in general and specialist treatments, ensuring high-quality care.
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Reviews (5)
Andrew Pickles
Nov 07, 2021
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The ONLY place in UK willing to provide emergency treatment for a failed filling which I incurred while visiting from Australia. Excellent & timely treatment, much better now thanks. Not cheap, but excellent value, very happy.
Finlay Duff
Sep 29, 2021
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My family and I have been with this practice for years and have always received a very friendly, honest and highly professional service. Over the years I have personally required need of a bite guard, fillings, porcelain fillings, root canal and extraction of an impacted molar. This week I had a crown fitted.
Willie has conducted every examination, investigation and proceedure to the highest standard, taking notes, pictures, x-rays and moulds where 'appropriate and necessary'. I see a recent 1 star 'rambling' review from a new client. I can only assume that this person has several years of dentistry
Willie has conducted every examination, investigation and proceedure to the highest standard, taking notes, pictures, x-rays and moulds where 'appropriate and necessary'. I see a recent 1 star 'rambling' review from a new client. I can only assume that this person has several years of dentistry
Maria Auguszta Nagy
Sep 14, 2021
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An absolute 5 star! I cannot be more grateful for Mr. MacEachen and his super Team to take care of my tooth! Thank You! Fantastic kind service, always helpful and very flexible regarding to the appointments, moreover the Doc's professionalism is outstanding! I am so happy and relaxed of finding this clinic by luck after I moved to Edinburgh. Highly recommended for anyone searching a trustable and professional dentist, there is also a super dental membership programme provided with great conditions.
Shin Ab
Aug 28, 2021
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I chose this dental practice because of its high-rate reviews. but on second thought, I am a bit hesitant to continue my treatments in this clinic. I have been to dentist many times and usually during the first check up they did a full X-ray scan of my teeth to give an exact treatment plan. This was usually the maximum amount that you needed to pay according to the X-ray condition of teeth and they started with the one which needed the fastest treatment. They stated that this plan is valid for six month and after that another full checkup must be made. They usually suggested that a specific tooth
Kazimieras Mikelis
Aug 24, 2021
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Emergency appts available soon, good price for initial consultation. Very hospitable and friendly staff. But aggressive upselling for futher treatment and markups quite large for fillings. If you've got the means and you want a good experience, then I think you will like this clinic. I like to think about the utility I get for a cost, so it was a mixed experience, but positive overall.
