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Dental Hygiene

at Links Dental Practice. Call 0131 516 4390

Healthy gums are fundamental to all of the procedures we provide. They form a solid foundation on which we can build healthy, happy, long lasting smiles.

Prevention is better than cure and we recommend that all our adult patients attend the hygienist regularly, to have the health of their gums checked and any remedial treatment carried out – scale and polish.

The frequency of these appointments will be advised by your dentist, but it is usually every 3 or 6 months.

What Happens When You See Your Hygienist?

First of all, we would take a plaque and bleeding score which measures how much plaque and bleeding you have in your mouth. From this we can tell where there are areas that need to be improved.

After this, we would use a ‘pocket’ chart to measure any more gum disease (if applicable). We then take future pocket charts at each appointment, which would hopefully ensure that the gum disease is stabilising.

Following this, we remove all the hard and soft plaque from your teeth.  The hardened up plaque is called calculus and is impossible for you to remove at home, so we would remove this with our hand scalers and ultra-sonic scalers. 

By removing this, any inflammation that you may have in your gums would hopefully settle down and the gum disease would stabilise. 

After this we would polish with an air polisher. It’s really good because it gets right in between the teeth, unlike a normal polish.

Finally, we would go over some oral hygiene information.  This might just be tooth brushing/electric tooth brushing, which we can do in the practice, flossing, inter dental brushes… this is all tailored to your individual needs.

Our aim is to get your gums looking healthy and get you feeling better about yourself.

Taking care of your teeth is a lifelong commitment, just ask Charlie!

With a history of dental challenges and being an avid swimmer, Charlie understands the importance of exercise and oral health.

After starting hygiene treatment with Moon, he’s learned the value of daily dental care and the satisfaction of maintaining a healthy mouth. His periodontal disease has healed, proving that good hygiene at home can make a world of difference.

In this video, we wanted to share Charlie’s success story to inspire others. Gum disease is not normal and can be fixed with proper care. You don’t need extensive treatments when you prioritise oral hygiene!

Charlie wishes he had started earlier, but he’s grateful to be on the right path now. So, let this be a reminder to take care of your teeth every day. It’s never too late to start!

Gum Problems

Most people can prevent gum disease with good oral hygiene. Things you can do to improve your oral hygiene and prevent gum disease:

  • Brush your teeth regularly and effectively

  • Have a plan of when you will brush your teeth

  • Use an ordinary toothbrush or a rechargeable powered toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste

  • Stop smoking – stopping smoking reduces your chance of getting gum disease

  • Clean between your teeth using floss or inter-dental brushes

  • If you have diabetes, your dentist will recommend that you ensure it is well-controlled, as uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of developing gum disease.

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My experience with Dr. Sam has been outstanding. From my first visit, his warm welcome and the clinic’s calming atmosphere put me at ease. Dr. Sam is patient, thorough, and always takes the time to explain each step, which makes a real difference. His attention to detail and genuine care create a truly positive experience every time, and I always leave feeling satisfied and confident that I’m in expert hands. I’m still continuing my treatment with him, and I honestly couldn’t recommend him more to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist. He’s completely transformed my view of dental care, and I’m incredibly grateful!Tesnim 🙂
Dorr L.
Dorr L.
Thank you for removing my tooth. It involved a lot of work which was carefully administered by the dental team. Although apprehensive I was put at ease by the courteous and professional approach.
John E.
John E.
Sam ( dentist) and Moon (hygienist) gave 5 star treatment today. So at ease answering questions, sorting issues and providing advice. A fabulous dental experience, so refreshing!
Jo L.
Jo L.
Mr Ross has been an excellent dentist and will be greatly missed. His honest guidance in treatment has been so helpful and his integrity and compassionate approach, an example of true commitment to his patients. Thank you Mr Ross!
Sarah S.
Sarah S.
Had a great experience at Links dental practice. Moon was so friendly and professional! Pain-free hygienist appointment which surprised me! Would highly recommend!
Anna H.
Anna H.
Have been a patient of Links Dental practice, and Mr (Dr) Ross for more years than I care to remember, excellent treatment. Thank you, good luck for the future.
Paul L.
Paul L.
A crown popped out after a couple of days of tender niggling leaving a hole into the root. I was very fortunate to get an ‘unscheduled’ appointment the day after calling in about it, though not with my usual dentist as she was on annual leave.Dr/Mr Ross was so kind and gentle, probing in exactly the right spots with his instrument- I knew I was in the hands of an experienced expert. He took time to check every detail and make sure the reinserted crown was sitting just right, whilst explaining every step. I just felt he didn’t miss a thing, even though it was a simple enough dentistry job. I’ve had crowns reinserted before but this time was memorable.. excellent dentistry. Thankyou, Mr Ross!
Alice B.
Alice B.
I have been coming to Links Dental Practice for 32 years!!, since the beginning of the Practice, and today was my last check up with Mr Ross before his upcoming retirement. Edward Ross has looked after my family’s teeth exclusively and expertly all that time, and it’s a very welcoming environment to come to.Thank you for everything, happy retirement, and we’ll be continuing with our dental care at Links Dental Practice.Anita Cullinan
anita C.
anita C.
Recently attended for regular dental check-up. Staff are always friendly and pleasant and I was seen on time. Clean bill of health was a bonus as well!
Karen E.
Karen E.
Great service from Apil and Rita. My first major dental work in a long time so was quite apprehensive and they made the process as pleasant as possible.
Scott
Scott
Links Dental is a fantastic. My visits to the practice are always so comfortable and relaxing. The team are all wonderful and Dr Jasmin talks me through everything as she goes which I find extremely helpful. Couldn’t be happier with my treatment plan.
Kara T.
Kara T.
A big thank you to Jasmine and the whole team who were always very friendly and helpful. Jasmine is excellent, friendly and approachable whilst being extremely skilful and professional.Overall I am so pleased with my Invisalign treatment and back to smiling again. 😊
Sara R.
Sara R.
Great as always. Lovely, friendly staff.Process well explained and went well.Great staff as usual, reception, dental assistant through to the actual dentist.
Graham H.
Graham H.
Shiona is always exceptionally professional and puts me at my ease at all times,ensuring I know what is happening and that I am pain free I feel very lucky to have her as my dentist
Susan R.
Susan R.
Incredibly good results working with Sam Lockhart using clear aligners to straighten my wonky teeth - 7 months and we’re done and dusted, my teeth are lovely and straight, I’m way less awkward about my smile . Would highly recommend.
HANNAH K.
HANNAH K.
Very professional. I got a filling today and was very fast and only felt pain one time then was painless for the rest of the appointment. Would recommend this dentist if you don’t usually like dentists.
Emma M.
Emma M.
Excellent practice and dental work. I was fortunate enough to be treated by Dr. Lockhart when I lost a filling during my holiday in Edinburgh. If I lived here, Links Dental would definitely be my first choice due to the highly skilled and kind and pain-free care.Thank you
Venessa B
Venessa B
I have been a customer of Links Dental practice since the late eighties. During that time, I have been treated exceptionally well, with my teeth maintained in very good condition. I wish to thank Dr Ross for his professionalism and I also wish him a happy retirement, which I believe will be happening towards the end of the year.
William D.
William D.
I have just had quite a large procedure of having a new front crown fitted, Jasmine was absolutely wonderful, very attentive and pain free she made sure that I was absolutely happy before we continued, thank you so much Jasmine for making a big procedure so much easier. I would also like to thank Bethany who assisted Jasmine all throughout my treatment and was absolutely wonderful, you will make a good Dentist Bethany. I absolutely love my new smile. Many thanks, Colin
Colin F.
Colin F.
Dentist Jasmine Tolat is a great dentist to go to with kids, she just seems to know how to get them relaxed. As adults very happy with her too, gives advice, very considerate and really cares. Def recommend Links.
ACM
ACM
Sincere thanks to Sam and the lovely Luca.I was so nervous and anxious.They were both so patient with making me feel more at ease.Sam went over my options at great length explaining everything to me and I am happy with what we’ve decided.Both so friendly kind and professional.Thank you both so much.D W
Diane W.
Diane W.
I was very well looked after very helpful and friendly staff & attentive & professionalalso explained what procedures they were doing. & how I can keep my teeth & gums in good health.Mr George. Henderson.
george H.
george H.
All of the staff are always really friendly and professional. This morning I saw Moon, the Hygienist, very ably assisted by Bethany, the Dental technician. They worked together effortlessly, never bumping into each other and making the whole procedure pain free and comfortable. I never felt like I was drowning, my gums and tongue where never sucked into the aspirator, and my teeth feel great afterwards. I am really lucky to have such a talented team so close to my home.
danielle G.
danielle G.
Having just had a wisdom tooth removed I can honestly say the whole experience was most definitely a positive one. Mr. Ross took lots of time to explain the procedure knowing i was somewhat nervous. After a short period of time the offending tooth was removed completely painlessly. I am so impressed. I can only speak highly of Links Dental Practice and all of the friendly and helpful staff. I can thoroughly recommend them....Gerry Martin
Gerry M.
Gerry M.
I always feel looked after and more importantly experience a level of detailed examination and subsequent treatment that assures I get what’s needed. As someone who’s scared of dentists, they remove the fear. Thank you.
Dawnne M.
Dawnne M.
My dental health is so, so much better now than before I started attending the Links Dental Practice. The staff are very kind and careful about the treatment and always seem to be on time for appointments. I can't rate them more highly. All
Alan B.
Alan B.
As always, impeccable service, not just in terms of the actual treatment but with a friendly and efficient reception staff. I've lived long enough to have had some pretty dire early encounters with Scottish dentistry, so this quality of experience, delivered with patience and with highly professional standards is much appreciated.
Colin S.
Colin S.
I had my first 2 fillings this week with dentist Sam Lockhart. I was worried they would hurt as I've never had any procedures done - I can honestly say there was zero pain and it was a great experience. I'll never be worried about dental work again. Thank you!
Kim W.
Kim W.
I've only had 2 courses of treatment so far from Jasmine but have found her to be friendly, efficient and informative. She conducts her business very professionally but with a very good 'bedside manner', thus making the patient feel relaxed and confident. A very positive experience so far with my new dentist - keep up the good work!I originally posted the above about a year ago but can now confirm (having had several courses of treatment) that Jasmine has lived up to my expectations and initial assessment. She is a very good dentist, has a great reassuring manner and I have great respect for her. Jasmine and Bethany are a very good team, conducting business in an efficient and friendly way. All good!
Ken M.
Ken M.
Ed is the best dentist that I’ve ever had and I’ve had many after being given Tetracycline as a child which took the enamel from my adult teeth. He is very sympathetic to those people who are scared of the needle and drill. He works fast and efficiently whilst still allowing the patient to rest. I really can’t fault anything. He explains every procedure and helps you to make an informed decision which is best for you. He truly is the best.
Sue V.
Sue V.
My new dentist Jasmine wss friendly and welcoming.She took great trouble to check all my teeth (gently) and showed me them on a screen(fascinating) whilst explaining the work which needed to be done.Because I could clearly see my teeth..this all made sense to me.While lying back in the dentist's chair i also enjoyed watching a gorgeous travel film of Italy (no sound) which was v relaxing.I would highly recommend.
Ali O.
Ali O.
I have been attending Ed and April's practice - Links Dental Practice, for many years, both as an NHS and private patient and have always been happy and satisfied with the attention and procedures I received. I have always been well looked after and even today they were able to take me for an emergency appointment, having only called them this morning. Great 5 star service always.
Julie A.
Julie A.
Jasmine made a lovely job of my crown. She was both friendly and professional. I always felt I was in capable hands and she explained each stage of the process and what I could expect. Very happy.
Hilary F.
Hilary F.
I was initially sceptical about signing up for regular visitsto the dental hygeinist but am now an enthusiastic convert. Moon goes the extra mile, explaining clearly whats going on, taking the necessary action and then focussing on making my teeth look less grotty. Worth every penny.
Mary P.
Mary P.
A very pleasurable visit. (esp. to a dentist). Treatment was courteous and highly professional. Reception was friendly and appointment timing was spot on.
ian D.
ian D.
Been using these guys for best part of 40 years. Brilliant place, same dentist for the whole time. Recently changed from NHS to private but still great with Edward Ross.
David W.
David W.
I finished my teeth alignment with Dr. Jasmine today. I am so excited to see my teeth neat and aligned, and everything goes smoothly where they are supposed to be. I would like to express my biggest thanks to Dr. Jasmine who is diligent, professional and highly experienced in her expertise. She is also a kind and patient dentist that kept track on all the details at every stage of my treatment. I also appreciate all the help and care from the whole team. Many thanks to Shufan and all the members on the reception who always contacted me on time to keep track on the treatment. Thanks to all of them, I finally got my biggest smile again with my aligned teeth. Hope the work of the whole team is going on well.
Yuanxin C.
Yuanxin C.
I had an appointment with Dr. Moon-- It was a pain free experience, excellent quality of service, and I can't recommend her enough. I'm so so grateful, thanks a lot!
Anjali S.
Anjali S.
Had dental treatment with Jasmine and she was fantastic. Warm, professional and exceptional care. Would definitely recommend her to anyone, you'll be in good hands
T F.
T F.
I have had some minor treatment recently with Dr Sam Lockhart, and I can't praise him enough for being such a wonderful, skilled dentist. He always takes time to explain what he is doing and my treatment was genuinely pain free. It's great to have a dentist you feel safe with.Sammy his dental assistant was also very good. Thanks to you both!Juliet
Dougie&Jules D.
Dougie&Jules D.
I want to extend my sincerest thanks to Sam Lockhart (supremely decent, gifted dentist), Sammy (trainee assistant who is better than most trained assistants and with a truly caring approach to her profession) and the lovely receptionist from Asturias. You chaps saved my Christmas. We never met before and we may never meet again, but this was the most positively unforgettable visit to a dental surgery I have ever had in more than sixty years. I salute you. Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2024.
Tearlach Mac an T.
Tearlach Mac an T.
Friendly staff, procedures are well explained before carried out and the treatment process is transparent, delivered with care and good amount of communication
Friankie L
Friankie L
Very good experience! Everyone in the practice is really friendly and nice!They will do everything to make the visit comfortable and relaxed.I felt listened too, everything was explained and they all felt really professional.Sam Lockhart and Sammy were great looking after me at my appointment and made the whole visit nice!Moon Kazi the hygienist was also very good and took time to explain things to me and answer questions!This is definitely a practice I'd recommend especially for those who are afraid of the dentist like me!
Juliette G.
Juliette G.
I've just had a very helpful appointment with Shiona and Kirsty, and a few days before that with Moon Kazi. They are all really excellent, both with treatments and with very helpful information and advice. I feel lucky to be in their care.
Kate T.
Kate T.
I went to Links Dental Practice for help, as for many years I was scared of dentists and my teeth were in very bad condition. I had a very friendly chat with Louise and on the same day I met Sam Lockhart. He is an amazing dentist with a great approach to patients. He made me feel comfortable and we arranged the process of fixing my smile. During every visit I was completely informed of what the plan was and what was going on, all procedures were painless. Sam Lockhart and his assistant Sammie are the best you can get. I would recommend them to everyone.Big THANK YOU for your help, you are the best.
Zbyszek L.
Zbyszek L.
Excellent service from dentist Shiona and assistant Kirsty ! Hygienist Moon superb and Lisa. Front desk Jean also most helpful. Woukd highly recommend this practise! My teeth look and feel different and ten years younger! Jenny harper
Jenny H.
Jenny H.
I was not looking forward to getting 3 teeth out and was very anxious about the forthcoming pain, however I never felt a thing, cant believe how easy it was. A big thanks to Mr Ross and his team.
gordon W.
gordon W.
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Links Dental Practice

Links Dental Practice, 101 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1AT, United Kingdom

Providing *Pain Free Dentistry In Edinburgh

Telephone: 01315169278

Email: info@linksdentalpractice.co.uk

  • Monday 8:30am – 8:30pm
  • Tuesday 8:30am – 8:30pm
  • Wednesday 8:30am – 5:30pm
  • Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm
  • Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday (alternate) 9:00am – 1:00pm