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I have been here a few times now, my dentist often refers me when it’s more difficult dental work needing doing.

Dr. Girish is the best dentist I have had so far. He is quiet and unassuming and doesn’t go on and on making small talk like some dentists do. He gets the job in hand done quickly and professionally and explains throughout what is going to happen.

The nurses are fab here too.I had an awful NHS hospital extraction last year which caused so many issues and infections. I was nervous the first time I attended here, but the extraction was over in less than five minutes, I was stitched up and offered antibiotics too. I have autism and I can struggle with new dentists and had to travel a bit to get to Armadale but these guys were fantastic and so worth the private treatment prices. Very professional about my epilepsy too.

The nurses also make me feel at ease with humour, smiles and cleaning my mouth at the end of the blood and he was super kind. Would love this feedback to get back to them.

Only thing (and reason this is a four star review) is thatI would suggest if you are having to leave valuables outside the room as I did, is putting them in a lockable place. I didn’t feel super happy leaving my wallet and phone outside a closed door.

The entrance was small but has since been refurbished and is now disability friendly with ramps in the waiting room. The toilet is a disabled size one and large enough to take a wheelchair. The corridors are still quite narrow towards the dental rooms.

Edit 28/05/24
I was back here today for another wisdom extraction. I had the same dentist (Dr. Girish) who was kind and very professional again, answered any questions and took out my tooth which my own dentist in Livingston refused to do with accuracy in a very short space of time. I am autistic and while they don’t claim to specialise in autistic patients, I was put at ease.

Dr Girish is quiet but very polite and doesn’t waste time with small talk while the customer is in pain like some dentists do (a good thing!), instead he concentrates on the job in hand. However, he is more than happy to answer any questions and go through what he plans to do before he does it. He also rechecks your medical history with care to ensure it’s updated. He is the best dentist I’ve been with at his job and I would recommend asking for him specifically for complicated extractions like mine.

Many dentists have tried and failed to remove my teeth and and should I need another tooth out (I hope that won’t happen), I would come here again despite it being quite a journey from where I live. The nurse was lovely too, I didn’t catch her name. The receptionist was kind, showed me to the toilet and let me sit in the reception after my extraction to wait for my taxi as it was raining outside.

One small suggestion is, the dental chairs aren’t hugely as comfy/ cushioned as the ones at my regular dentist and the sides dug into my hips a bit (though I am plus size so have wider hips) maybe worth looking at.

Again, items like phones and coats and wallets are to be left outside as it’s quite a small dentist room (not enough room to bring a guest in with you likely) and although I’ve been told it’s a safe area I feel uneasy that goods can’t be locked away.

Four stars.

I was so overwork up about my wisdom tooth extraction, I had not caught the names of the oral surgeon and dental nurse (apologies for that). I attended today to have my procedure. I was met with a very warm welcome. During my procedure I was very nervous both the surgeon and nurse helped me to get to more calm state. They were both professional and emotionally supportive.
I thank them both for making it a very smooth experience although I added challenges due to my nerves!
The oral surgeon had clear communication ,detailed all aspects of the procedure and outlined the risks and benefits. I asked that he talked me through with the steps mainly with the anaesthesia. Both himself and the dental nurse maintained communicating each step of the procedure. They were very patient and understanding.
My previous experiences with dental care have not always been positive and I found it helpful having the questionnaire that even asked how I was feeling.
If I lived in the area I would very happily seek to register with this dental practice.
Upon exiting the surgery the receptionist asked me how I was and if I was ok. I cannot highlight enough how important this was. Although in a busy practice with her numerous receptionist duties, she made sure to ask if I was ok.
I asked for a glass of water to take medicine which she very gladly got for me.
I find it also important to highlight that I was not made to feel ‘different’ being an NHS patient who was exempt from fees.
This practice values your time alongside their own and how this impacts the practice as a whole. Please do not attend with the impression that your dental care will always be a straight forward process. It puts unnecessary pressure onto the clinicians to meet contradictory expectations. Which more often than not comes from those who have not completed adequate qualifications in dental care.
Thank you so very much and I hope you are given due recognition of all your efforts to everyone at this practice. Your great!!

Stuff very nice and welcoming. I had an appointment today wasn’t happy as this was an emergency appointment. The dentist (i dont really know her name) don’t think she was a dentist or a training dentist did my ex Ray, check. Spent there 50mins, she was walking around me asking questions etc. The lady at the reception desk told me it will take 15mins but I have been there for 50mins! I was 10mins late for the school run. I left the dentist building with the same bad pain of my tooth without no help. I dont think I will come back again. I’m disappointed after this appointment