Dentist in Newhaven, Edinburgh
Newkirkgate Dental Care in Leith is the closest NHS and private dental practice to Newhaven. A short journey along the waterfront brings you to our practice inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA provides NHS and private dental treatment for patients from Newhaven, Edinburgh. The practice is a short journey from Newhaven along the waterfront or via bus and is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new patients. Treatments include dental check-ups, dental implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding, facial aesthetics and emergency dentistry. Principal dentist Fotis Bousis holds a Masters degree in dental implant dentistry. The practice is rated 4.7 stars from 351 Google reviews. To register from Newhaven, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Serving Newhaven from the Heart of Leith
Newhaven sits just along the water from Leith, a quiet, characterful neighbourhood that still carries something of its fishing village roots despite the development that has surrounded it in recent years. The harbour, the lighthouse, the old fishmarket building. It is an easy place to feel at home.
It is also an easy place to reach Newkirkgate Dental Care from. We are at 2 Great Junction Street in Leith, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre, and we see patients from Newhaven regularly for everything from routine NHS check-ups to dental implant consultations.
Whether you are looking for an NHS dentist for yourself and your family, exploring cosmetic options for the first time, or dealing with a dental problem that needs attention, we are close by and accepting new patients now.
Getting to Newkirkgate Dental Care From Newhaven
From Newhaven, the practice is a short journey by foot, bike, car or bus along the waterfront road towards Leith. By bus, the route along Newhaven Road and Great Junction Street passes close to the practice, with stops within a short walk of Newkirkgate Shopping Centre. By car, the journey takes under five minutes along the waterfront. Street parking is available on Great Junction Street and nearby roads.
The practice is inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street, next to Boots and Specsavers.
Treatments We Offer to Newhaven Residents
General Dentistry for Newhaven Patients
Dental Check-Up
A thorough examination of your teeth, gums and soft tissues. Free for all NHS patients every 12 months and includes oral cancer screening and X-rays where needed.
Emergency Dentist Leith
Same-day emergency slots held back every day for registered patients. Toothache, broken teeth, lost crowns, call us first thing on 0131 554 3509.
Dental Hygiene
Professional scale and polish, gum disease assessment and personalised oral health advice. Carried out by our dental hygienist Diana Botero and therapists Zoe Kemp and Danya Sammani.
Root Canal Treatment
Saving an infected tooth before it reaches the point of extraction. Carried out by our team including principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who has a particular interest in root canal therapy.
Tooth Extractions
Simple and surgical extractions carried out under local anaesthetic, gently and with full aftercare guidance. Always a last resort, every option to save the tooth is explored first.
White Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings that restore your tooth and blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. Available on the NHS for front teeth and privately for back teeth.
Children's Dentistry
Free NHS dental care for all children. We are a Child Smile participant and welcome children from their very first visit. Friendly, patient and never rushed.
Nervous Patients
Every dentist and nurse on our team is trained to work with anxious patients. We take things at your pace, explain everything as we go, and never rush.
Cosmetic Dentistry for Newhaven Patients
Teeth Whitening
Custom Boutique Whitening trays made from impressions of your own teeth. Professional-grade results used at home at your own pace. Noticeably brighter teeth in two to four weeks.
Composite Bonding
Reshape, repair and improve the appearance of your teeth using tooth-coloured resin in a single appointment. Chips, gaps, uneven lengths, quick, affordable and reversible.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to transform colour, shape and alignment. Exceptional results for patients who want a significant, long-lasting smile improvement.
Smile Makeover
A personalised plan combining two or more cosmetic treatments, whitening, bonding, veneers, orthodontics, to achieve the smile you have always wanted.
Invisalign
Clear removable aligners that straighten your teeth without fixed braces. We are a certified Invisalign provider. Finance available through Tabeo.
Porcelain Crowns
Natural-looking ceramic crowns that restore a damaged or weakened tooth to full strength and appearance. NHS and private options available.
Advanced Dentistry for Newhaven Patients
Dental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth, placed by Masters-trained implant dentist Fotis Bousis. Single implants, multiple implants and All-on-4 full-arch restorations available.
All-on-4 Dental Implants
A complete set of fixed teeth supported on four strategically placed implants. Designed for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth and want a permanent, stable solution.
Dental Bridges
A fixed restoration that fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth, anchored to the adjacent natural teeth or to dental implants. NHS and private options available.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures in acrylic and chrome cobalt. Custom-made in a dental laboratory and fitted with care. NHS and private options available.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Dentures supported by two or more dental implants for significantly improved stability. Stay firmly in place during eating and speaking. Still removable for cleaning.
Facial Aesthetics
Anti-wrinkle injections and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers administered by GDC-registered dentist Dimitrios Chatzikamagiannis, who completed dedicated aesthetics training in London.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Flexible Payment Options
We never want cost to be the reason someone puts off the dental care they need. For private treatments, patient finance through Tabeo makes it possible to spread the cost into manageable monthly payments, with no large upfront commitment required.
- Interest-free and low-cost finance options available
- Fixed monthly payments by direct debit that never change
- Simple, straightforward application process
- No early repayment penalty
- Finance available across most private treatments including implants, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry
Speak to our team at your consultation and we will walk you through all available options. There is no obligation and no pressure to apply
REGISTRATION
Register With Newkirkgate Dental Care
Whether you’re new to Leith, new to Edinburgh, or just long overdue a visit, we’d love to have you. We’re accepting new NHS and private patients right now, and getting registered takes just a few minutes. Once you’re with us, we’ll take care of everything else.
- Free NHS check-up every 12 months, no bill at the end
- Same-day emergency slots held back for registered patients every day
- Open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
- Every member of our team is trained to work with nervous patients
- NHS and private care, the same warm welcome either way
We’re inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, right next to Boots. Walk in, give us a call, or register online, whichever feels easiest.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Finding a Dentist in Newhaven
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith EH6 5LA is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new NHS patients from Newhaven and the surrounding area. The practice is a short journey from Newhaven along the waterfront and is served by local bus routes. To register, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Newkirkgate Dental Care is approximately one mile from Newhaven, a short drive or bus journey along the waterfront road towards Leith. The practice is inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre at 2 Great Junction Street on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street, next to Boots and Specsavers.
Yes. Dental implant treatment is provided by principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implantology. Single implants, multiple implants and All-on-4 full-arch restorations are available. To book a consultation, call 0131 554 3509.
Yes. All NHS dental treatment for children in Scotland is completely free regardless of age or parental income. Newkirkgate Dental Care is a Child Smile participant and welcomes children from their very first visit. To register a child as an NHS patient, call 0131 554 3509.
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care is a certified Invisalign provider. Clear aligner treatment is available for adults and older teenagers with mild to moderate alignment concerns. Finance is available through Tabeo. To book a consultation, call 0131 554 3509.