At Vermilion, our friendly and multilingual team of skilled dentists, nurses and administrative staff are dedicated to providing personalised dental care for all ages.
Our private practice in Kelso features the latest technology in a calm, welcoming environment. We focus on a patient-centric approach, ensuring we listen to your concerns and answer all your questions, making your visit as easy and comfortable as possible.
While some treatments require referrals, many can be booked online directly by new patients.
Vermilion Borders is a stunning purpose-built referral clinic located on the outskirts of Kelso, Scotland, with three fully-equipped surgeries featuring relaxing views over rolling fields and ample onsite parking for our patients and visitors.
Reception & Clinic
Carlaw Road
Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate,
Kelso TD5 8AS
Vermilion – The Smile Experts is a private, referral-only dental clinic with locations in Edinburgh and Kelso. Launched in 2011 with just five chairs, we have grown significantly to meet the increasing needs of our referred patients.
Despite our expansion, our values remain centred around delivering consistent, clinical excellence with outstanding communication to both patients and dentists. We have an expert multi-lingual team of clinicians, nurses and administrative support who are committed to caring for our patients in relaxing and welcoming environments equipped with the latest technology.
Dental Implants: Permanent solutions for replacing missing teeth, restoring functionality and aesthetics.
Periodontics: Treatment and management of gum disease to maintain healthy gums and teeth.
Endodontics: Root canal therapy aimed at saving infected teeth and relieving pain, with a focus on preserving natural teeth whenever feasible.
Dental Hygiene: Professional cleaning and preventative care to maintain oral health and prevent dental issues.
Orthodontics: Straightening teeth and correcting bite alignment for improved function and aesthetics.
Oral Surgery: Surgical procedures including extractions, wisdom teeth removal and other oral surgeries.
All-On-4: Implant-supported dentures providing a stable and functional solution for patients with missing teeth.
Conscious Sedation: Options for sedation to alleviate anxiety and discomfort during dental work, ensuring a relaxed experience.
Restorative Dentistry: Comprehensive treatments, including crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures, to repair damaged teeth and restore their function and appearance.
Mrs B. Grieve’s Story
“My experience with Vermilion was, quite literally, life changing. I always used to try not to open my lips too wide when I spoke to people and often covered my mouth. Since my course of treatments, my partner has noticed a massive improvement in my confidence, both at work and at home. He says he has never known me to look so happy and smile so much. ”
General dentistry involves routine care like check-ups, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. General dentists typically handle a wide range of dental issues and are usually the first point of contact.
Specialist dentistry, on the other hand, addresses complex treatments like dental implants, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and oral surgery. Specialists have extra knowledge and training for these advanced procedures.
Vermilion is a specialist clinic offering advanced dental treatments. We work on a referral basis, partnering with general dentists to ensure our patients receive the best care for their needs.
At your first appointment at Vermilion’s dental practice, you will receive a comprehensive dental examination. This will involve reviewing your medical history, taking dental X-rays if necessary, and having an in-depth conversation with our dentists about your oral health concerns and potential treatment options. Our goal is to ensure you’re comfortable and well-informed throughout your visit.
At Vermilion – The Smile Experts, all patients are required to be referred by their general dental practitioner (GDP). If you’re registered with a dentist and experiencing a dental emergency, please contact them first.
For emergencies related to ongoing treatment at Vermilion, you can reach our on-call dentist by calling 0131 334 1802.
If you do not have a regular dentist and encounter a dental emergency during office hours, we may be able to accommodate you based on appointment availability. We will address your immediate needs and assist you in finding a general practitioner for ongoing care.
Yes, at Vermilion, we offer sedation dentistry options for patients experiencing dental anxiety or undergoing complex dental procedures. Our experienced team will discuss these options with you during your consultation to ensure your dental experience is as stress-free as possible.
We accept payments via debit cards, BACS and insurance. Please note that we do not accept cash or cheques. For further details regarding payment arrangements, our reception team will be happy to assist you during your visit.
If you are unable to attend, please contact our reception team to reschedule. We require 48 hours’ notice to cancel or re-arrange appointments. Failure to attend or failing to provide 48 hours notice when cancelling appointments will result in you being charged a fee of up to 100% depending on treatment fee or based on appointment length at £350 per hour, whichever is less.
We will always take exceptional circumstances into account if the unforeseen happens and you have reason to cancel an appointment at short notice.
At Vermilion, we offer interpreting services. If you require this service, please inform us in advance of your appointment so we can make the necessary arrangements. For more information, please speak to our reception team.
