Dentist in Pilrig, Edinburgh
Newkirkgate Dental Care in Leith is your closest NHS and private dental practice if you live in Pilrig. A short walk from Pilrig Street, down Leith Walk and along Great Junction Street, and you are at our door.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA provides NHS and private dental treatment for patients from Pilrig, Edinburgh. The practice is within walking distance of Pilrig, located at the foot of Leith Walk inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Great Junction Street. It is an NHS Lothian provider currently accepting new patients of all ages. Treatments include check-ups, dental implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening, composite bonding, facial aesthetics and emergency dentistry. Rated 4.7 stars from 351 Google reviews. To register from Pilrig, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Practically on Your Doorstep, Serving Pilrig From Leith
Pilrig sits right on the boundary between Edinburgh proper and Leith, one of those in-between neighbourhoods that takes character from both sides of the line. The tenements on Pilrig Street, the park, the proximity to Leith Walk, it is a neighbourhood that flows naturally into the wider Leith community.
Which is exactly why Newkirkgate Dental Care is so well placed for Pilrig patients. We are at the foot of Leith Walk, inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, which means that for many Pilrig residents, the practice is genuinely a short walk away. Down Leith Walk, left at the bottom, and you are there.
We are an NHS Lothian provider accepting new NHS and private patients. Nine dentists, four-point-seven stars on Google, open Saturday mornings. If you have been looking for a local dentist, you do not need to look any further.
Getting to Newkirkgate Dental Care From Pilrig
From Pilrig, the simplest route to the practice is straight down Leith Walk to the bottom, then left onto Great Junction Street. The practice is inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the right, next to Boots. For most of Pilrig this is genuinely a walkable distance. By bus, the many services running along Leith Walk stop close to the practice. No car needed.
Treatments We Offer to Pilrig Residents
General Dentistry for Pilrig 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 Pilrig 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 Pilrig 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 Pilrig, Edinburgh
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care is an NHS Lothian provider at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith EH6 5LA, currently accepting new NHS patients from Pilrig. The practice is within walking distance of Pilrig, at the foot of Leith Walk inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Great Junction Street. To register, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Newkirkgate Dental Care is one of the closest dental practices to Pilrig. From Pilrig Street, the journey to the practice is a short walk down Leith Walk and left onto Great Junction Street, putting the practice within easy walking distance for most Pilrig residents. The many bus services along Leith Walk also stop close to the practice.
Yes. For most residents of Pilrig, Newkirkgate Dental Care is within comfortable walking distance. Walk down Leith Walk to the bottom and turn left onto Great Junction Street. The practice is inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on the right, next to Boots, approximately five to ten minutes from the Pilrig area on foot.
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care is open Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 3:00pm, making dental appointments accessible for Pilrig residents who cannot attend during the working week. Saturday appointments can be booked by calling 0131 554 3509 or online at newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
Yes. Newkirkgate Dental Care provides a full range of cosmetic dental treatments for patients from Pilrig, including teeth whitening with Boutique Whitening custom trays, composite bonding, porcelain veneers, Invisalign clear aligners and smile makeovers. Private consultations can be booked by calling 0131 554 3509.