"Having a chronic fear of the dentist for most of my life it has not been often, if ever, that I can say attending the dentist has been an enjoyable experience! However my outlook on dentists has been completely overhauled. I attended Mr Taggart’s practice due to an abscess which my own NHS dentist had told me would “go away”.

I sought a second opinion after a week of sleepless nights and the problem was rectified almost instantly by Mr Taggart. It resulted in my having to wear a denture for 6 months to allow the area to heal and also to make some choices as to how I wanted to proceed with the fixing of my teeth which were in utter disrepair.

The service I received in this was second to none with study models of how my teeth would look being sent out to me for consideration, a lot of clinical time spent discussing the pros and cons of different methods and many appointments where I still could not decide. All the while both Mr Taggart and his friendly staff never rushed any decisions and allowed me to be perhaps the most frustrating patient.

However I finally decided on crowns and a bridge along the upper teeth at the front. This involved a number of hours of preparation which were on the whole painless and actually very relaxing! Moreover Mr Taggart allowed me to have temporary work done in the first instance which would replicate how the crowns would look when actually finished. This was a completely new phase for me as usually when attending an NHS dentist your crowns were inserted whether you were comfortable with the look or not.

At the same time it became apparent that I would need root treatment on one of the teeth which had been prepared. Now, I have heard nothing but horror stories about the pain people suffer when having this sort of treatment done – so you can imagine my utter surprise and relief that, when the numbness started to wear off, I had absolutely no pain whatsoever. To say I was impressed would be an understatement.

After a few weeks of treatment and a lot of consideration I finally have my new crowns in place and I have to say they look absolutely excellent. The whole process has really raised my confidence and helped me to battle my fear of the dentist. This has been helped along the way by Mr Taggart spending a lot of time both explaining and describing everything that would be happening whilst also explaining fully the problems I had – a first class patient manner.

A great service throughout my treatment and a great service after my treatment was finished. Having been to a number of dentists over the years, Mr Taggart is the first with whom I have complete confidence and trust."

James

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"I was never a big fan of the dentist ,well that's an understatement! i used to be petrified and because of this i never went when i was younger. and through having a sweet tooth and not brushing my teeth properly, i had no option but to visit Mr. taggart. After my first few visits to his practice my attitude changed because of the time and care took at every dental session,the time he took to explain all and each treatment part to me, the painless way he injected anaesthetics,the great work he carried out including veneers ,root canals, fillings, crowns and cosmetic work needed. Moreover, he restored decades of neglect in a couple of months , all with excellent results!. Not only did Mr. Taggart give me my smile back he gave me back my confidence for which i will be forever grateful

My experience with this practice exceeded my expectations in every respect. As to the quality of the treatment, I would be delighted to recommend all my friends and family to his practice. I was particularly impressed with the attention and consideration given to my comfort and tolerances by both Mr. taggart and his dental nurses (It was a gruelling couple of months of back to back dentist appointments, after all.)

the work i had carried out included a gum lift which sounds painful but as i said before the care i was given was second to none , after this procedure i was sitting at home watching television when dentist taggart -phoned me , out of working hours to see how i was feeling, i was taken back by this as it showed the care and time that he has for the well being of his patients."

thanks shaun

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Hi Dr. Taggart and hi to anyone out there surfing the web looking for a good dentist. Well, you can stop now, because you have found the right one. I highly recommend Dr. Taggart and his staff for all their good work, patience with me and for making my visits very enjoyable. Now truly, who enjoys going to the dentist. I had not been to a dentist in many years because of bad experiences.
I had wasted my time and money. I just happened to pass the office one day and decided to go in. Now that was one of the best decisions I had made in a long time. On my first and every visit, everything was explained very simply to me making it easy for me to ask questions. Dr Taggart has a way of making you feel at ease so that you can converse with him and that I feel is very important.
Whatever you need done, cosmetic, dentures ect, I feel you will be very happy with the results. So thank you Dr Taggart for putting up with me, for putting a smile back on my face and for having a wonderfull relaxed office that takes all the fear out of going to the dentist.

Sincerely
T. Stewart

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All because of a cherry ! I'd noticed a punnet of delicious looking cherries in the fridge in my office, one wouldn't hurt , would
it ? Unfortunately it did , and a crown on my upper front tooth broke.

I arranged an appointment with Mr. Taggart the next day where he gave me a thorough dental examination to assess the condition of my teeth. When I told him that I'd been unhappy with the appearance of my teeth , he carefully explained the options for improving them, referring to his website to illustrate the procedures involved and explaining the likely cost.

A couple of days later, after consulting Mr. Taggarts website, I returned having decided on porcelain crowns and veneers for my front four teeth. Preparatory treatment was undertaken and I was given plastic crowns to show me how I would look!
On my next visit temporary crowns and veneers were fitted to see how I would live with them. Over the week , my lower teeth chipped them a wee bit which allowed Mr. Taggart to make adjustments before the more permanent ( and expensive!) ones were fitted.

Two weeks on and I'm extremely pleased with the result. I've had to learn to smile a bit more naturally as I'd spent my adfult life self- consciously masking my teeth. It doesn't do your confidence any harm either !

I have no hesitation in reccomending Mr. Taggart as a Dental Practitioner to anyone. I found it a very easy process and knew exactly what was happening all the way through my treatment.

D. Mac Nicol.

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Hi Hugh,

Before I commenced with my cosmetic dental work I was embarrassed by my teeth, therefore smiling and revealing my teeth was something that I was uncomfortable with. Throughout the whole process Hugh guided and advised, explained everything in detail and when there were choices to be made he did his utmost to make everything absolutely crystal clear.

For me the realisation of the finished result came not at the end of the treatment but some months later, when looking at some old holiday photographs of myself from the previous year. The change was dramatic and the difference was immense. It made me smile!

Best Regards
Vincent

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Hi Hugh

I have been a patient of Hugh’s dental practice since 1990. At this time, Hugh suggested some cosmetic dental work which I agreed on and after having porcelain veneers fitted over teeth that had always caused me to be shy and embarrassed to smile, my world was turned around. 18 years on I have had no hesitation in asking Hugh’s advice in replacing the existing veneers. The end result was again first class. I was a bit apprehensive before the treatment started but Hugh’s assurances and treatment by his staff have been second to none.

Susan

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"I have been terrified of the dentist since I was about 5 years old. I have avoided going, ever since and have always felt embarrassed about my teeth. I am now 43.I recently had to find a dentist to help me with acute pain, from an oral infection. I registered with Mr Taggart, on the recommendation of my brother. I was so anxious about going to the dentist, that, by the time I was in the chair, I broke down. I was moftified, but Mr Taggart and his team were very sympathetic. They were very patient and sensitive and seemed to understand why I felt this way.

Mr Taggart talked me through the treatment I required. The treatment was not painful, everything ws explained to me, and agreed with me and I felt confident enough to return over the next few weeK for a course of treatment. when I came to the surgery, I just wanted to be pain free. I didn't consider the possibility of being anything other than embarrassed by my teeth. I no longer feel that way. I now feel I have the confidence to smile, without worrying, and feel much happier with my appearance in general, as a result. I would recommend Mr Taggart to anyone who is looking for excellent treatment and a chance to forget less positive experiences at the dentist."

Marie Rooney

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Hi Hugh,

Due to a bad experience having root treatment at another i practice i was quite nervous until i became a patient of Mr.Taggart. I told him i was nervous and he was very understanding and always makes sure he explains all aspects of treatments to me so i am fully aware of whats going to happen. thanks to Mr.Taggart i now feel at ease and have since had another root treatment without any worries.

Natasha

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"His practice is not your typical 'run-of-the-mill' practice. It's more than just treating you when he's performing his work. The whole ethos of Hugh's practice is that you are treated as an individual, and you are given the same sort of treatment you would associate with an upmarket hotel"

William.

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I have been a patient of Mr Taggart`s for a number of years now. When I first went to his surgery I had a real fear of the dentist. Working with me Mr Taggart helped me to overcome this fear with the professional and caring treatment he and his team have shown me over the years are second to none.
Having to use a part upper denture and with the imminent loss of a tooth which was key to holding my denture in place I spoke to Mr Taggart and we discussed my problem. We decided the answer lay in using a single implant to hold the denture in place.
Having the implant done and useing the denture for a year now i find that the new denture feels more secure with the implant holding it in place. For eating ,talking etc I would say that the new denture is far superior to the old one.
The procedure itself for fitting the implant takes a bit longer than some other dental treatments but it was worth it.

Alan

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Having not visited a dentist for some 10 years and having become very self conscious of the condition of my teeth, it was with some trepidation that I made a long overdue appointment with Dr Hugh Taggart.

However I need not have worried. At the initial consultation he was very understanding of my concerns and after a complete examination, took time to explain the possible procedures that might be suitable and let me weigh up my options.

Throughout the treatment period, which included gum realignment, the placing of two crowns, one veneer and teeth whitening Dr Taggart and his staff could not have been more helpful. When I had to make additional appointments at short notice this was accommodated and the service feels personal.

I also took the opportunity to join the practice membership scheme in order to maintain all the work that had been put into getting my teeth into shape. It was my first experience of visiting a dental hygienist and I can now fully appreciate the requirement for ongoing dental maintenance.

I would not hesitate to recommend the practice to anyone as the standards of treatment; patient care and professionalism are second to none.

My inability to smile without raising my hand to my face, which was once a source of embarrassment, is now a thing of the past!

Elaine Robertson

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