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We like to keep our dental patients up-to-date with our latest treatment options, oral health information as well as practice news. We will also share any updates on policy. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get these updates, and more, direct to your inbox.

 
Latest News Post

Festive opening hours

Wed, 18th Dec 2024

To all of our members, The Gentle Touch dental practice remains open between Christmas and New Year, with the exception of bank holidays. Our full festive opening dates are as…

 
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dentist saving badly damaged tooth at the gentle touch

Saving your badly damaged tooth – the options

Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Patients often come to us looking for a second opinion on a badly damaged tooth. Another dentist might have advised them that it’s impossible to save their tooth, or perhaps…

 
Dentist Amber Aplin points to details on a 3D digital scan of the mouth and teeth

Launch of our Dental MOT – the ultimate check-up

Thu, 21st Dec 2023

“We’re delighted to launch our new Dental MOT. It’s ideal if you have concerns about your teeth and mouth, or you haven’t been able to visit a dentist recently. It’s…

 
Handmade butterfly ornaments adorn a Christmas Tree, Gentle Touch dental practice

Festive Opening Dates

Mon, 18th Dec 2023

  To all of our members, As another year draws to a close, I wanted to remind you that our dental practice remains open between Christmas and New Year, with…

 
Man with implant-fixed teeth also known as dental implants. An alternative to dentures

An alternative to dentures: implant-fixed teeth

Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Losing most or all of your teeth can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. Many denture patients tell us they find it hard to eat, they can’t taste food, their…

 
New patient list open to friends & family

Member newsletter: new patients open for friends & family

Mon, 28th Nov 2022

Dear members of the Gentle Touch. Do you know that we send out email newsletters to our patients? The most recent newsletter provides an update, especially for members, that our…

 
Gentle Aesthetics open evening

Gentle Aesthetics Open Evening: Wed 16th & Thu 17th November

Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Join us for an evening of anti-wrinkle & lip enhancing treatments carried by our medically trained providers, Ciara Sutherland & Abbie Frankland. Due to demand, we have just released a…

 
Invisalign open day 2nd April 2022

Our Invisalign Open Day – 2nd April 2022

Thu, 10th Mar 2022

We are holding an Invisalign Open Day on 2nd April 2022. If you've ever considered teeth straightening treatment, this is the ideal way to find out if Invisalign might be the right treatment for you. We'll give you an instant preview of the smile you could have, using an innovative 3D scanner and clever tech. Special offers available if you go ahead!

 
Amber Aplin decides to get Invisalign treatment

Deciding to Get Invisalign – Amber Aplin’s Patient Journey

Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Our Principal Dentist, Amber Aplin, has decided to share her her patient journey as she starts Invisalign teeth straightening treatment, here at the Gentle Touch. She will cover the whole process from deciding to get Invisalign (today!) to the finished results. Even dentists, like Amber, can find they have issues with their teeth which they feel need to be addressed. Amber's aim with Invisalign is to get a more confident smile as well as more comfortable teeth!

 
deep clean & polish Airflow GBT special offer

AIRFLOW special offer: brighten, freshen and protect your smile for less

Thu, 3rd Feb 2022

we're excited to launch a special offer in February for our innovative Airflow deep clean and polish treatment. The offer is available to non-members of the practice. Members of the Gentle Touch can also book in now for additional AIRFLOW ® treatments if suitable. Appointments available every day - no need to wait!

 
 
What our patients have to say about us...

Made an appointment at The Gentle Touch to have an airflow treatment to clean my teeth before my wedding. I was nervous beforehand but the staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional and talked me through each step. Not only that, the hygienist even picked up on a possible small hole in one of my teeth that my regular NHS dentist has not noticed during my check ups. Highly recommended, the level of care is brilliant.

C

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

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

I recently had two excellent sessions at The Gentle Touch, one of which being an emergency appointment after experiencing horrendous toothache. The practice staff were exceptionally welcoming of me as a new patient and immediately helped me to alleviate my anxieties. The whole experience was superb, so much so I’m actually looking forward to future appointments.

NA

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

Initially, I was very nervous about the prospect of having implants to restore the gaps caused by previous extractions.  However, I felt better with the support received by Amber in tandem with the support from Vermilion. My mouth feels so much better now and all my teeth feel stronger with the support of the implants.

Being able to have follow-up appointments and treatment in Kelso will also save me the trips up to Edinburgh (see our news page for further information). I feel I have been very well supported throughout the process by Amber and her team at the Kelso dental practice.  They have a friendly and professional approach which put me at ease throughout my treatment.”

CD

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

Another excellent patient experience at Gentle Touch. I look forward to my dental appointments and treatment now. The team is also understanding and intuitive in proposing treatment, and everything is always clearly explained. You feel valued and cared for from the moment you walk through the door.

TW
 
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