New Patients in Lanark: How to Join the Practice

First we talk: what brought you to us, anything that worries you, and what you'd like for your teeth. Your dentist then examines your teeth and gums, checks your bite and looks over the soft tissues inside your mouth, with X-rays where they're needed. Afterwards you get your options in writing, each one priced, and nobody will hurry you into a decision. A new patient examination, X-rays included, costs £70.

At Lanark Smile Studios, 72 High Street, Lanark ML11 7ES. Your first appointment is a new patient examination including X-rays, at £70, with Dr Akça, Dr Flessas or Dr Gray. Each routine examination after that costs £70, and members of our dental plans have both covered. We're taking on new NHS patients, adults and children, as well as private patients. Just say which you'd prefer when you get in touch. Book online or phone 01555 662441.

Of course. A free consultation can be used purely for a conversation, with no treatment involved and no expectation that you'll have any. If booking even that feels daunting, send us a WhatsApp message beforehand about what makes you anxious, so the team are prepared when you come in. Once you're ready for treatment, we'll work at a pace that suits you, agree a stop signal, and talk about IV sedation for longer appointments. Read more on our nervous patients page.

Ask for a call back through our website and pick NHS as your preference, or send us a WhatsApp. We'll then set up your child's first NHS dental examination, normally within a few days. New NHS adults are welcome too, so you can join at the same time if you'd like.

Yes. Data protection law gives you the right to copies of your own records, X-rays and scans included. You can ask your old practice to email them to you, or to forward them to us directly. Recent X-rays may mean you don't need new ones, although we may still take fresh images if yours are out of date or don't show the area we need. If you can't get them, we'll take whatever is required.

Yes. We're taking on new NHS patients, adults and children, as well as private patients. To register, request a call back and select an NHS place, and we'll arrange your first appointment. In Scotland, anyone under 26 receives NHS dental care free of charge, and our NHS care is provided under NHS Lanarkshire. Find out what the NHS covers on our NHS dentistry page.