One-off appointments
For patients who are not registered as members of The Gentle Touch, we offer one-off appointments with our clinicians and care coordinators. Non-members can access dental treatments and repairs, including for badly damaged teeth, toothaches, cosmetic treatments, second opinions (e.g. on a tooth extraction), Guided Biofilm Therapy hygiene visits, oral cancer screening, sports mouthguards/gum guards and more.

Advanced Dental Check-up – £169
- Do you have concerns about your teeth that you’d like a clinician to look over?
- Have you been struggling to find a dentist to give you a check-up?
- Do you feel you need a thorough “once-over” of your teeth and mouth?
Our Advanced Dental Check-up is bookable online and available to those who are not a member of our practice.
We also offer a non-member consultation free of charge with one of our care coordinators. This one-off appointment includes a discussion about treatment options and fees. After this consultation, if you would like to go ahead, we’ll book you in with the right clinician.

Free treatment consultation with a care coordinator
- Are you needing dental treatment but have a long wait for an appointment?
- Do you have a badly damaged tooth that you would like to save or protect?
- Have you been advised that you need a tooth extracted but would like a second opinion?
We offer a non-member consultation free of charge with one of our care coordinators. This one-off appointment includes a discussion about treatment options and fees. After this consultation, if you would like to go ahead, we’ll book you in with the right clinician.

Guided Biofilm Therapy hygiene visit
Non-member fees:
£170.00 (first visit)
£123.75 (return visit)
- Do you need a hygiene appointment?
- Do you have a special occasion soon and would like a Guided Biofilm Therapy treatment for a really thorough clean?
- If you haven’t been able to access a dentist for over a year, would you like your mouth checked for oral cancer and have a full mouth teeth clean?
We offer a private non-member hygiene appointment with Guided Biofilm Therapy for £170.00 for your first visit or £123.75 for future visits.
If you are looking for an appointment quickly, you may like to join our rescheduled appointments waiting list.

Toothache and urgent appointment – £145.00 (non-member)
- Do you need to see a dentist urgently?
We offer toothache and urgent appointments to non-members whenever space allows. If we can’t fit you in on the day, we can add you to our waiting list for an appointment.
The toothache and urgent appointment includes a discussion and full assessment of your problem tooth/teeth, x-rays (if required), treatment options, and an estimate of any fees. Any treatment carried out will be charged in addition to the appointment fee. Our toothache and urgent appointments include time to relieve your pain where needed.

Mouthguard (age 13+) – £98.75 (non-member)
- Do you need a mouthguard for sport?
If you play sports such as hockey and rugby, you will need a comfortable, well-fitting and effective mouthguard. In just one appointment, we take a scan of your teeth and get your mouthguard made. We offer a choice of colours – customise for your preferences or match with your team’s strip.
Not a member? Not a problem.
Services & treatments for non-members
- Gentle Guided Biofilm Therapy hygiene visits
- Implant solutions for missing teeth and loose dentures
- Teeth straightening with Invisalign or 32Co clear aligners
- Teeth whitening
- Subtle facial aesthetics
- Saving badly damaged teeth
- Free consultation with a care coordinator
- Toothache and urgent appointments
About The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch dental practice is located in the beautiful market town of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. We provide preventive and holistic dentistry in a patient-centred, gentle and caring way.
The Gentle Touch offers private membership for adults, and free NHS care for their children. For non-members, we also offer a range of appointments and services.
We have a fantastic team of dentists, specialists, dental therapists, dental nurses and support team.
Preventive dentistry for optimal oral health
