Essential Dental Care
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13 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, EH11 1JS
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Essential Dental Care is a mixed private and NHS dental practice which aims to provide high quality yet affordable comprehensive dental cared or all of the family. An Edinburgh graduate with over 31 years experience gained in North America, UK and Hong Kong, Dr. Paul Au (clinical director) and Dr. Sally Keenan are both dedicated to create healthy and confident
smiles. Through further training over the years, in addition to general treatments, we have also developed skills and expertise to provide :
Cosmetic smile makeovers
Cosmetic Braces
Dental implants
Fresh Breath Centre
Anti-snoring solutions
Bruxism solutions
Facial Aesthetics
What we offer:
FREE initial consultation for advanced treatments.
flexible appointment times including evenings and
Saturdays.
dental care plan from £12.40 per month
Payment plans
available for advanced treatments
deal with paperwork relating to your own private dental insurance
Opening Hours
Staff
- Dr Paul AuPrincipal Dentist
Dr Paul Au BDS MSc., an Edinburgh graduate with over 31 years of experience gained in the UK, North America and Hong Kong, is the clinical director.I started this practice in 2008 and it is my utmost desire to provide high quality care using the most up-to-date equipment and materials. My aim is to help you achieve optimal dental health and a healthy and attractive smile by providing all aspects of dental care including implants, invisible braces, cosmetic veneers, all-ceramic crowns/bridges, laser treatments and facial aesthetics.I believe we have assembled a team of dedicated individuals who can provide a professional, safe and relaxed environment for these treatments to be carried out. I look forward to meeting all of you very soon and hope that you will be impressed by our commitment and skills. Meantime, I welcome any comments or questions that you may have. Email:Full Member of British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD)Full Clinical Member of Association of Dental Implantology (ADI)Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI)Gold Member of the British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS)Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (BSOS)Registered Somnowell Practitioner (Anti-snoring appliance)Practitioner of Inman aligners and Clear alignersGeneral Dental Council Registration no. 58871
- Dr Sally KeenanAssociate Dentist
Sally qualified in 1985 from Dundee University where she was awarded the Dall Medal for excellence in porcelain work. Since then she has worked in both general practice and hospital in the fields of restorative and children’s dentistry. Most recently she completed a clinical assistantship in orthodontics. Her aim is to provide high quality aesthetic dentistry in a relaxed caring environment. She particularly enjoys treating nervous patients and has trained in hypnosis. Member of British Dental Association (BDA)
- Ms Jenna McColmDental Auxiliary
Originally from Linlithgow, she moved through to Glasgow to study Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she graduated with a BSc in Oral Health Science. Since graduating jenna has started working in a number of practices around the Edinburgh and Lothian area.Jenna really enjoys motivating patients to achieve a good level of oral hygiene by helping to create a good home care regime tailored to each individual. She has experience working with a range of different age groups and takes extra special time and attention making sure patients understand treatments, as well as ensuring they feel relaxed and comfortable throughout.
Treatments
- Bad Breath Treatment £158
- Invisible Braces £480
- Dental Bridges £420
- Porcelain Crown £435
- Zirconia Crown £550
- Dentist Consultation £34
- Chrome Dentures £650
- Flexible Partial Dentures £450
- Porcelain Filling £380
- Tooth-Coloured (White) Filling £39
- Hygienist Session £35
- Implant Dentist Consultation £50
- Inman Aligner™ £1400
- Anti Snoring Appliance £350
- NTI Dental Device £200
- Orthodontist Consultation £50
- Root Canal Treatment £280
- Teeth Whitening £240
- Cosmetic Veneers £420
- Treatment for Wrinkles £190
Accreditations
- BACD – British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (UK)
- GDC – General Dental Council (UK)
- ADI – Association of Dental Implantology (UK)
- BADN – British Association of Dental Nurses (UK)
- DTA – Dental Technologists Association (UK)
- MPS – Medical Protection Society (UK)
- AFA – Association for Facial Aesthetics (UK)
- BSRD – British Society for Restorative Dentistry (UK)
- BSOS – British Society of Occlusal Studies (UK)
- BSDHT – British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (UK)
- Invisalign Provider (UK)
- IFED – International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry (International)
- IAAFA – International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics (International)
- IMTEC Sendax Mini Dental Implants Systems (International)
- ICOI – International Congress of Oral Implantologists (International)
- CDA – Canadian Dental Association / l’Association dentaire canadienne (Canada)
Provides
- Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Implants
- Orthodontic Services
- Medical Aesthetics
Premises
- Parking – street parking £1.20 per hour 8:30-5:30
- Accessible to disabled people
- Public transport access
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Access without steps
- Disabled parking
- Patient bathroom
- Wireless access
- On-site pharmacy – near by
Clinic Services
- Emergency service
- Text message reminders
- Home visits – by arrangement
- Open 24 hours
- Open weekends – by arrangement
Travel Services
- International travel
- Local travel
- Local accommodation
- Translation services – Cantonese
- Local guide
- Tours and vacation services
- Pick up service from hotel
- Pick up service from airport
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
- Cantonese