Dentist in Granton, Edinburgh
Newkirkgate Dental Care in Leith provides NHS and private dental care for patients from Granton and the north Edinburgh coastline. A short journey along the waterfront to Great Junction Street, Leith.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA provides NHS and private dental treatment for patients from Granton, Edinburgh. The practice is a short journey from Granton along the north Edinburgh waterfront and is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new patients. All NHS dental treatment is free for patients under 26. The practice offers a full range of treatments including dental implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening, facial aesthetics and emergency dentistry. Rated 4.7 stars from 351 Google reviews. To register from Granton, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Serving Granton From Our Practice in Leith
Granton has been changing. The regeneration along the waterfront, the new homes around Granton Harbour, the gradual transformation of what was once an industrial port into a residential and creative neighbourhood. It is a community in the middle of becoming something, and the people moving into and settling in Granton need access to the same local services as everywhere else.
Including a good dentist.
Newkirkgate Dental Care is at 2 Great Junction Street in Leith, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre, and we see patients from Granton regularly. The journey along the north Edinburgh waterfront is short and the bus connections from the Granton area link to services running through Leith. We are an NHS Lothian provider accepting new patients, and all treatment is free for patients under 26 in Scotland.
Getting to Newkirkgate Dental Care From Granton
From Granton, the most direct route to the practice follows the waterfront road east through Newhaven and into Leith, arriving at Great Junction Street. By car the journey typically takes ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic. Bus connections from the Granton area run via Newhaven Road with services connecting to stops near Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street. Street parking is available on Great Junction Street and nearby roads.
Treatments We Offer to Granton Residents
General Dentistry for Grantonh 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 Granton 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 Granton 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.
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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 Granton, Edinburgh
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith EH6 5LA is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new NHS patients from Granton and the north Edinburgh waterfront area. The journey from Granton along the coastal road to our Leith practice takes approximately ten to fifteen minutes. To register, call 0131 554 3509.
Yes. All NHS dental treatment in Scotland is completely free for patients under 26. This applies to all residents including those in Granton and the north Edinburgh area. Check-ups, fillings, extractions and all other clinically necessary NHS treatments are free of charge. Simply register with us by calling 0131 554 3509 and bring photo ID showing your date of birth to your first appointment.
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care holds emergency appointment slots back for registered patients every day. If you have a dental emergency, call 0131 554 3509 as early in the day as possible and we will do our best to see you the same day. Patients from Granton who are not yet registered are welcome to call as we always try to help.
Yes. Dental implant treatment is provided by principal dentist Fotis Bousis, who holds a Masters degree in dental implantology. Patients from Granton and the wider north Edinburgh area regularly attend our Leith practice for implant consultations. To book, call 0131 554 3509.
From Granton, follow the waterfront road east through Newhaven towards Leith and Great Junction Street. The practice is inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street, next to Boots and Specsavers. Street parking is available nearby and bus connections from the Granton area link to services stopping near the practice.