Children's NHS Dentistry in Edinburgh
All NHS dental treatment is free for under-26s, and the earlier children start coming, the more comfortable they tend to be. We’re a Childsmile practice, built around making that first visit a good one.
OVERVIEW
Citrus Dental Care, 1 Meadow Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JZ, is a Childsmile participating practice offering free NHS dental care to children under 26. Preventative treatments include fluoride applications and tooth-coloured fissure sealants. The practice encourages early attendance to help children build positive, lasting relationships with dental visits.
Free, Preventative, and Built for Young Patients
As a Childsmile practice, we focus on stopping problems before they start. That means fluoride applications painted directly onto the teeth, and tooth-coloured fissure sealants on the biting surfaces of back teeth, both of which significantly reduce the chance of decay. We also check early for issues like underbites, crossbites, and overbites.
Why We Encourage Early Attendance
Bairns who come to the dentist early grow up without the fear that puts so many adults off for years. Getting children comfortable with the chair, the light, the noises, all of it, while they’re young is some of the most valuable preventative work we do.
Cost
Completely free for everyone under 26, full stop, including check-ups, fillings, and any preventative treatment needed.
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REGISTRATION
Register With Citrus Dental Care
New to the area, returning after a while away, or just finally getting round to that appointment you’ve been putting off. You’re welcome here and registering is straightforward.
Here’s what you get when you join us:
- Free NHS check-ups for all registered patients
- Same-day emergency appointments when you need them
- A friendly, consistent team who gets to know you
- Membership plans from £22.50 a month
- 0% finance on private treatment through Medenta
- Gentle, unhurried care at whatever pace suits you
NHS patients are very welcome. We’re currently accepting new NHS registrations alongside private patients, which we know isn’t something every Edinburgh practice can say right now.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Children's NHS Dentistry
As early as possible, ideally as soon as their first teeth appear. Early visits build familiarity and reduce anxiety later on.
Yes, all NHS dental treatment for anyone under 26 is free, including fluoride applications and fissure sealants under the Childsmile programme.
Yes, this is something we deal with regularly. We take things at your child's pace and focus on making early visits positive rather than rushing into treatment.
Yes, parents and carers are welcome to stay with their child throughout the appointment.