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Amber Aplin: our latest news & plan updates

Tue, 15th Jun 2021

Read Amber Aplin’s latest newsletter for the Gentle Touch. If you are not already receiving these updates by email, you can subscribe at any time here. Dear Patient Since I…

 
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How often should you visit the dentist for a check-up?

Mon, 5th Apr 2021

Amber Aplin, Principal Dentist shares her latest thinking on how often you need to get a check-up at the Gentle Touch. Amber’s approach, and that of the entire team, is…

 
AIRFLOW

GBT with Airflow: a complete mouth detox

Sun, 7th Feb 2021

Dental Therapist, Michelle Paxton, explains how to get the best dental detox possible. Members and non-members of the Gentle Touch can try our new Guided Biofilm Therapy hygiene treatment (using…

 
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Dentistry continues in Lockdown in Scotland

Tue, 5th Jan 2021

As Scotland enters a new Lockdown on 5th January, please be assured that we remain open. Dentistry is an essential health service and that’s why we will continue to look…

 
Vacancy

We are recruiting! Dental Nurse vacancy

Mon, 4th Jan 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dental nurse to join our experienced and friendly team at the Gentle Touch Dental Practice. We can offer a GDC registered and qualified dental nurse 3-4 days per week and the role will include some reception and administration duties.

 
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Choosing the best electric toothbrush and flosser

Mon, 7th Dec 2020

Clare Crocker, our Dental Hygienist, shares her advice on how to find the best electric toothbrush or water flosser. Here, she answers some of the most frequently asked questions in the clinic: "what's the best toothbrush for me?" and "what about floss?". Clare can help you to choose the right products for your twice-daily toothbrushing routine.

 
Route map for COVID-19 dentistry

COVID-19 route map for dental treatment

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020

The Scottish Government has, as of 1st November 2020, permitted a full return of NHS dental services following the COVID-restrictions earlier in the year. This includes children’s dentristry, which is offered…

 

The new normal – dental protocols for appointments

Sun, 4th Oct 2020

As we re-open in line with our COVID-19 Route Map, we have new dental protocols in place. These cover how appointments are made, what we ask of you on arrival and…

 
dental hygiene

Dental hygiene for a better life

Mon, 1st Jun 2020

If you are already a patient at the Gentle Touch, you will know that dental hygiene is a big focus for us. It’s all part of our management of gum…

 
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Gum disease – signs to watch out for

Sun, 31st May 2020

During the COVID-19 lockdown, we have been forced to defer some of our patients’ routine health checks. In normal times, check-ups and dental hygiene appointments are important for identifying gum disease, or peridontal disease to…

 
 
What our patients have to say about us...

I had a procedure with Ciara and she was absolutely fantastic. I wasn’t sure what to expect but she talked me through everything in great detail and I was given the opportunity to ask any questions. I felt completely at ease and would recommend her to anyone.

VF

Hi Folks. Just home from a visit to The Gentle Touch. What a wonderful team.I am always a bit nervous about getting teeth descaling. But I should say no worries at all - the service I received was great . I can truly say this was the Gentle Touch's team at its very best. Well done Amber and colleagues on providing a first-class service.

TB

Outstanding service from the Dentist and staff...I would highly recommend The Gentle Touch...I was absolutely over the moon with the work done on my teeth and would not hesitate giving 10 stars for service if I could.

JG

Called up yesterday with an emergency and was seen the same day. I wasn’t sure they’d be able to help as my own dentist I use is a 2-hour drive. But they were most accommodating, I was very anxious about having to see a different dentist but there was certainly no need to be anxious! Alan Purves was fantastic and I felt at ease straight away. Everything was explained well and he even emailed me afterwards with my X-rays. Outstanding service thanks again for seeing me

DS

“For the past five or six years, since our move to Kelso, we’ve been delighted with the quality of all the work done at The Gentle Touch practice.  Appointments scheduled are very much kept to time, and yet the practice is only too helpful if there’s a sudden emergency; a loose crown, a lost filling or whatever. The system of six-monthly check-ups works well, and appointments can generally be scheduled for the hygienist on the same day.

In the past year, I’ve had a couple of implants, and the whole process, from early consultation through to completion, was handled very efficiently; with carefulness and practical explanations.  My dentist, Amber Aplin, has a welcoming manner and the necessary artistic skill to make the final result seem both comfortable and convincing.

I’m delighted to recommend the practice to anyone who wishes the most professional of service allied to the aim to get things absolutely right for each patient.” 

JSR

Wow what excellent service. I am used to an NHS dentist where getting an emergency appointment involves a wait of up to 8 weeks or requires daily calls in the hope of picking up on a cancellation. I called Gentle Touch at 8:30 am, I was the Dentist chair by 10:00 the same day and had finished my treatment by 10:30. What a contrast. Thank you so much Gentle touch.

JB

In the olden days it was a scale and polish, now it’s Airflow..... It’s just like power washing your teeth with warm water and air. It’s completely painless!!! I believe it has given me cleaner teeth without the little niggles the cold water can give during the scaling process.

AK

Ciara Sutherland is, quite simply, a top-class dentist. She combines true expertise with a 'gentle touch' and a comforting, reassuring manner. I cannot commend her highly enough!!

TC
 
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