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Call 01555807542. The Tooth Doctor, 79 Kirkton St, Carluke, Lanarkshire, ML8 4AD
Sofia – *Pain Free Dentist
Jamie Kerr

Sofia Shajahan

*Pain Free Dentist GDC No. 277065

Certified – *Pain Free Dentist

Professional information

I graduated from the University of Glasgow and have spent the last few years working in general practice which has given me a wide range of experience across all aspects of dentistry.

I have a particular interest in Invisalign and have also trained in facial aesthetics which includes anti wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers. I enjoy building strong relationships with all my patients and ensuring that everyone has a comfortable and pain free experience when visiting the practice.

“My partner recently visited here and was seen by Sophia and Kirsty, he usually always feels pain at the dentist even after injections but he never felt a thing and was really comfortable! He is so happy with his results and can’t thank the ladies enough!”

5 Star Review Ellie
Personal information

Outside of work I enjoy travelling and am always looking for a new adventure to plan with my partner Alasdair.

I am also an avid tennis and football fan and enjoy taking trips to Old Trafford to support Manchester United. Away from sports I enjoy going to concerts and socialising with my friends

“Sofia was great with Nathan he was extremely nervous and in pain. The treatment he needed was explained and he was aware of what was happening and everything was explained well to him. The team made sure he was well looked after, and were reassuring him throughout his treatment. Thank you.”

5 Star Review DX
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Sofia at the practice

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Before & after treatment with Sofia

Before & after treatment with Sofia

Before & after treatment with Sofia

Before & after treatment with Sofia

Before & after treatment with Sofia

Before & after treatment with Sofia

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The Tooth Doctor
4.9
Based on 447 reviews
I have been using the tooth doctors services two years now and am happy for the first time I've found my dentist who don't judge make me feel relaxed are professional and human at the same time.kelly and Charlotte did my treatment today I would highly recomend them to everyone it's a relaxed atmosphere thanks to you ladies
Andrew N.
Andrew N.
I had a great experience at the tooth doctor improving my smile for my wedding from step one dealing with my smile advisor to end product and any problems nothing was a hassle to them.
Jennifer T.
Jennifer T.
Corinne was so lovely (as was everyone else!). Corinne put me at ease instantly & is very knowledgeable in her role & I’m so glad I’m starting my treatment journey at the Tooth Doctor!
KIRSTY H.
KIRSTY H.
4/9/24Had my routine hygienist appointment today with the lovely Janice. As always she was very professional whilst friendly and making it a relaxed experience; especially as she is aware I don't particularly like coming to the dentist 😁. Humour is also a strategy used 🤣.
mary G.
mary G.
Brilliant experience with Usama and Kirsty. Truly wonderful experience and made sure I was completely happy with my treatment. Very kind and considerate and would highly recommend. Corrine and Jaclyn were very welcoming.
Kirsty F.
Kirsty F.
I am an extremely anxious person when it comes to going to the dentist.However, from the moment I called the The Tooth Doctor I felt straight at ease. ALL the staff are genuinely lovely people, who always greet you with a lovely welcome making you feel relaxed straight away.As for Sofia and Kirsty, they have been absolutely fantastic. They both show a genuine interest in you as their patient and building a strong relationship to enable you to feel relaxed. They go above and beyond to try ensure your comfortable by providing different relaxation items from eye masks, lip balm etc which you get if your appointment is over 45 minutes long. I am now not terrified to go to the dentist all thanks to them and the care and passion they have in their job.I cannot thank or recommend anyone enough to go to The Tooth Doctor.
Katie C.
Katie C.
I've recently had a tooth implant and crown fitted by Gerry at The Tooth Doctor. I'm delighted with the results and so glad I went ahead with it. I really appreciated the late opening hours so I could fit it around my work. All the staff are friendly and professional! I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the dentist practice.
Caroline B.
Caroline B.
As someone who was terrified of the dentist resulting in sleepless nights shaking and fainting in the chair the horror that filled me when a tooth cracked was awful. I’d not been to a dentist since before Covid and was in no rush to go back. I saw the Tooth Doctor advertised and read the reviews and after a few failed attempts of actually me trying to get the courage to book in. I didThe whole experience from sitting in the waiting room to the actual treatment is amazing so friendly nothing is too much trouble and completely pain free. I had to go twice for fillings and the second time no stress no anxiety as the first was such a positive experience. I highly recommend them to anyone especially if you’re scared of the dentist. I’ve booked my 7 yr old daughter in now for her check up many thanks Sofia Jade and Kirsty
Sherry C.
Sherry C.
Oh my goodness years of being terrified and recently suffered tooth ache for 6 weeks before I would initiate an app, Jane and Jade thank you very much for today you put me at ease and have really changed my mind about dental visiting I will see you again soon
Lynn C.
Lynn C.
Thank you Sofia, Charlotte & Kirsty for your care & kindness during my treatment. Can’t recommend you all enough for nervous patients! Absolutely everything was explained fully & feel like I was visiting friends every appointment. Thank you isn’t enough for how you have helped me overcome my fear!! X
Layla A.
Layla A.
Can’t thank Sofia,Kirsty and Aimee enough. I just recently had composite fillings done. Delighted with my teeth. I felt very comfortable in the surgery. All staff were very friendly including Lauren and Jaclyn. Thanks Again!
Shirley D.
Shirley D.
The team at Tooth Doctor are beyond fantastic! From start to finish my experience has been excellent!Ive been having treatment with Gerry and Amiee for the past few months and I’am ecstatic with my results. Gerry is a complete perfectionist, every appointment was explained and pain free as guaranteed. I have a difficult bite to work with and Gerry made sure we were both happy before the final fit and WOW!!! I’m delighted with my end result and I feel so confident in smiling now. Gerry has given me exactly what we discussed and I’ll definitely be going back for further work.I’ve already recommended Gerry and the team to others and I will continue to do so.
Siobhan M.
Siobhan M.
What a team of total professionals. Cannot praise The Tooth Doctor highly enough especially Sofia and Kirsty. The whole process has been seamless from start to finish. The receptionnists can not help you enough and will always do their best to accommodate an appointment. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Tooth Doctor for dental treatment of the highest level.
George H.
George H.
First introductory visit to the Tooth Doctor. Very impressed. Relax friendly atmosphere. Super thorough check up and no ‘sell’ push on treatments. Excellent service.
Ann C.
Ann C.
Friendly atmosphere. Very welcoming. Gerry explained the options clearly and in an an easy to understand way. Would recommend the service here at the Tooth Doctor.
rab M.
rab M.
I went to get my crown replaced after it came out on holiday. Process was very quick, professional and most importantly pain free. I’m delighted with my new smile 😊
Lorraine H.
Lorraine H.
Had some cosmetic work done a few years back and it’s hands down the best thing I’ve ever done. My experience at the Tooth Doctor was so good I decided to stay here rather than my local dentist for check ups and hygienist visits. Can’t recommend Gerry and the team enough for their outstanding services.
Jamie T.
Jamie T.
Sofia, Kirsty & Charlotte worked miracles during my smile makeover process. My results are nothing short of magical, since coming to the end of the process I haven't been able to stop smiling and recommending Tooth Doctor to anyone that would listen.Throughout the whole experience I felt supported, comfortable and I could tell at every visit the team were just as invested in my process as I was.I loved at every visit the ladies spent the time getting to know me (and me them) which as an anxious patient, made such a difference in being able to enjoy the experience and tough it out.If you're considering going through the experience then I advice you to take the jump ASAP! Sofia, Kirsty & Charlotte really are the dream team of Dentistry 🤍😁
Chloe M.
Chloe M.
Sophia and kirsty did my examination and 2 fillings and I could not recommend them both and also the practice enough . Very sterile environment and everyone made me feel very comfortable. The results produced have been fantastic and I will be sticking with this dentist from now on !
Nathan S.
Nathan S.
Massive thank you to Sofia for helping me get my smile back! Met both Sofia and Kirsty at the end of last year when I started my treatment and I have to say it's been a fabulous and very much a pain free experience the whole way. I don't know anyone that isn't normally anxious going to the dentist but as soon as you walk through the door, you're met by the lovely ladies sitting at reception who make you feel at ease and that continues through your whole appointment. I of course would highly recommend The Tooth Doctor to anyone. Thanks again to Sofia, Kirsty and the rest of the dream team at The Tooth Doctor Carluke.
Kayley M.
Kayley M.
The team at Tooth Doctor are fantastic! I have been receiving treatment from Sophia and Kirsty for the past few months and the entire experience has been easy, painless and - most importantly - successful.Booking appointments is always easy with short wait times, and I am greeted with a friendly smile from the reception staff every time. Sophia and Kirsty are incredible at what they do and always bring a welcoming and uplifting energy to my appointments, which certainly makes things more comforting!I highly recommend Tooth Doctor!
Matt P.
Matt P.
Hi my name is Tracy Morton. I had an appointment with Jane Riley ,to be sedated for work done on my teeth.I was very nervous because of past experience from another dentist. Jane made me feel very relaxed as soon as I walked through the door. I can't believe Jane was able to complete all the work I needed doing, under sedation. I'm over the moon with my front teeth and been able to take my tooth out, with out any pain. Jane and Tyler are very lovely caring people. I would recommend Jane to anyone, very professional and caring.Thank you Jane. I would also like to thank Corrine and to receptionist staff for being so patient and lovely, with me nothing is to much trouble. O yes I can't forget Lauren Knox , she is so kind and very helpful, as well
Tracy M.
Tracy M.
Gerry has carried out a lot of treatments for me and my family over the years cannot recommend enough. Having suffered with migraines for 20 years Gerry recommended trying a splint which was custom made and this has helped me massively with managing the daily pain. Highly recommend
Ali G.
Ali G.
Absolutely a wonderful practice. Always welcoming and indeed pain free dentistry. Kelly our hygeniest is so lovely and professional and puts you at ease all the time. Very good at what she does.
Liz G.
Liz G.
I had a crisis on the Thursday and I was going on holiday on the Sunday I needed help. Gerry was absolutely amazing he came up with a solution on the spot and it’s allowed to put the stresses behind me and look forward to my holiday. I cannot praise Gerry enough the man is a genius.
Joanna H
Joanna H
My experience with Gerry was very positive he went out his way to make sure I was comfortable with my new implants and plate, I would recommend Tooth Doctor to anyone.Thanks again.
John B.
John B.
I can’t recommend Sophia and the team highly enough. I have a real fear for dentists but she made me feel relaxed and all my treatment so far has been pain free. Thanks so much
Karen G.
Karen G.
I have been a patient at this dental practice for a long time. I always feel comfortable coming here for my dental and hygiene treatment so much so that I travel from Uddingston. The staff are always pleasant and welcoming which makes me feel at ease.
ANNE B.
ANNE B.
I had lots of work done with Gerry and Aimee who were absolutely amazing with me, I was absolutely petrified prior to my first visit and from that visit on they done absolutely everything they could to make me at ease and calm during any treatments/ consultations.I hated my smile and never ever smiled in any pictures prior to my treatments. After much patience from Gerry and Aimee I am now soooo much more confident and actually find myself smiling 😃. So I am now not bothered by dental visits I actually have my confidence back tooSo thank you thank you thank you to you both for your ongoing patience with my tears and anxiety.Amazing team from reception to treatments ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way
Shell G.
Shell G.
Had a fantastic experience with Gerry and Corrine. It was quick to get an appointment and treatment was painless. I had some composite bonding to fill a gap in my teeth and I am delighted with the results. Wish I had gotten it done years ago. Staff are friendly and professional and I have already recommended Gerry to a few friends & family. Thanks Gerry & Corrine for a fantastic service.
Johnny K.
Johnny K.
I had sedation treatment with Jane(4/6/24)Everything that she explained at the consultation that would happen didIt was pain free and I was not aware of anything that was being doneExcellent for someone who is a very nervous patient
gordon B.
gordon B.
As always, all staff were friendly and welcoming. I was taken on time and my treatment went exactly to plan. Jane is a consummate professional ably assisted by her dental nurse. No problems whatsoever.
Elspeth W.
Elspeth W.
I am absolutely delighted with the work I have had done on my teeth. They look so much more perfect than I ever imagined. Someone who was terrified of the dentist before, I am now totally at ease with pain free dentistry and full reassurance from the lovely attentive staff. Gerry had done an amazing job, I can’t thank him enough for not only giving me back my smile but my confidence in general. Thank you so much Gerry, to you and all your team.
Jane W.
Jane W.
Honestly had the best experience with Kelly and Charlotte. Easy clean, painless, not uncomfortable at all. I had anticipated it to be long because I was overdue but they were so efficient. They were also just really lovely , funny , chatted loads and played the best music !
Lorraine L.
Lorraine L.
Fantastic service by Gerry and the team at Tooth Doctor. He put this very nervous patient at ease with his natural calm demeanour. Very professional service all round from everyone.
Mary A.
Mary A.
I've been fortunate to be a patient of Gerry's for a number of years and his personal ethos of finding the right solution for his patients is clearly evident. Gerry and the rest of the team at The Tooth Doctor set the standard in terms of the provision of a highly professional but, at all times, highly personal dental service.
Tony M.
Tony M.
Had a great experience at the tooth doctor, procedure was pain free ,dentist and nurses were very empathetic and really great at there job. Would defo recommend. 🙂
Claire W.
Claire W.
I recently had the pleasure of receiving dental care from Sofia and Kirsty, and I feel compelled to share my exceptional experience. As someone who suffers from severe dental anxiety, I approached my appointment with a lot of trepidation. However, Sofia and Kirsty went above and beyond to ensure my comfort throughout the entire process, providing a level of care and understanding that was truly beyond my expectations.I am profoundly grateful to Sofia and Kirsty for their exceptional care. They have not only addressed my immediate dental needs but have also significantly alleviated my anxiety about future dental visits. This experience has been a turning point for me, and I cannot thank them enough for their kindness, skill, and dedication to patient comfort.
James R.
James R.
Hi, I was looking for a dentist for possible dental implants and I decided to have a free consultation with The Tooth Doctor after visiting their website and reading the reviews, during my consultation with Corinne it was made clear to me the required treatment and the cost, when I decided to go ahead I had several appointments that were all at a convenient time for myself with the hygienist Kelly and Gerry my dentist, during my treatment I was always made aware what was going on and made as comfortable as possible, my implants and bridge have now been fitted and they are perfect, they look very natural and I have had lots of compliments on how good they look from my family and friends, I honestly can not thank Gerry and all the lovely staff at The Tooth Doctor for giving me smile back.thanks 😁
Dougie M.
Dougie M.
Amazing ! Totaly pain free !I am very impressed because today I had a tooth extracted without any pain or discomfort. Dr.Sofia and Kirsty thank you ladies 🥇Very nice care . I am delighted. Back soon for next treatment.
Artwiks S
Artwiks S
Have recently attended Sophia and Kirsty for emergency treatment explained everything that was going to happen and made to feel at ease....care didn't finish there as both took care of me a week later and made me feel confident on contacting them re care....can't thank them both enough all staff excellent thank you all
Jane A.
Jane A.
Very anxious about going to the dentist. Sofia and Kirsty were great. Made me feel at ease and made the experience as good as it could have been. Thank you both!
Mark K.
Mark K.
I had to get a filling replaced today, Sofia and Kirsty were excellent- Sofia ensured there was no pain. They were both really careful and diligent. I’m delighted with the results.
Becks A.
Becks A.
My treatment with Sofia ended and I got my upper dentures done and I was very pleased with how painless and easy it was. They were lovely and their work is very high quality I could only recommend them and thanks again Sofia and Kirsty.
Janos N.
Janos N.
I cannot thank Sofia and Kirsty enough for enhancing my smile for my wedding day! They have been patience and kind, and aways made time to answer any questions I had the whole way through the process. I am much happier and more confident with my smile now. Sofia and Kirsty made me feel comfortable during any treatments and made time to check in after my treatments were finished. For anyone looking for "their smile but better", I recommend going to the Tooth Doctor! Thank you so much!
Kirsty M.
Kirsty M.
Extremely happy with the work carried out by Tara and Jade today. They've done a fantastic job and I'm really happy with the result. Would highly recommend.
Richard I.
Richard I.
1st Scale & Polish at The Tooth Doctor with Janice & Kirsty! As a nervous patient they were fantastic and kept checking I was ok. Janice also went over some best practices around teeth health which was great! Thank you ladies
Susan M.
Susan M.
Kelly and Charlotte, thank you for all the reassurance and care you gave me today at my appointment with you. I was highly anxious about my visit, but you both put me at ease and took your time with me allowing me to stop whenever I needed too. Happy to say my appointment was completely pain free. Thank you .
Margaret M.
Margaret M.
⭐️ Janice & Charlotte ⭐️Another pain free and immaculate treatment from these two ladies. Really look forward to my hygienist appointment especially the airflow treatment. See you again in 6 months!
Clare B.
Clare B.
I was in to get some work done by Sofia and I was offered some complimentary relaxation treatment. I choose to have the heated back massage cushion, while Kirsty applied paraffin hand wax and gloves and an eye mask. I sat back and relaxed while Sofia got on with the job in hand. Who thought you could enjoy a spa experience at the Dentist.
Denise B.
Denise B.
Very happy with my first experience with tooth doctor, Carluke. I’m very nervous going to the dentist and I was made to feel genuinely comfortable. Tara and Charlotte were incredibly friendly. We even had a wee disco while I got my fillings done :) thank you ladies for making such an effort.
Vicki W.
Vicki W.
Sofia and Kirsty both acknowledged my anxiety and made my appointment comfortable and stress free. Very impressed.I was back again today and Sophia and Charlotte were great. Made me feel very comfortable
J H.
J H.
I had a hygiene clean with lovely Janice english and her assistant. Service was great, got a good clean with the airflow and polish. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Nathan K.
Nathan K.
Great service.Dealt with a number of staff and every single person was caring, helpful and very friendly. Gerry and the girls who assisted him I dealt with the majority of my visits made me feel at ease and done a top class job of the work i required done.I also required a few extra visits as there were a couple of things weren't up to the high standards expected (external lab work, no fault of the clinic). Due to this I was given some complimentary treatment that would have been seperate to this work. I did not expect this and would not have complained about the extra visits so a nice touch.For the type of work I had it was as promised pretty much pain free 😁Thanks again.
Steven M.
Steven M.
I am delighted with my dental work, the whole process was so easy and quick from start to finish!Gerry was great, he explained the process to me and it was completely pain free.Thank you all! I wish I had done it years ago.
Raymond O
Raymond O
Excellent treatment from start to finish. All staff were polite, helpful, knowledgeable & informative about each step in the process. Dental implants were a new treatment experience for me but all questions were answered, allowing me to understand what was being done and why.Would recommend for anyone considering using this dental practice.Update: after > a year after implants and some other minor treatments, now on routine dental plan. Had a recent hygienist-visit with Janice & Kirsty and check-up with Gerry. As expected, ongoing care is as good as the initial treatments.
Robin F.
Robin F.
Delighted with my Hygienists Janice and Jade last week. Feel totally confident that my teeth and gums are in tip top shape after my visit. Thanks ladies, you are just fabulous 😁 xx
Gillian A.
Gillian A.
Kelly and Jade were fantastic at my Hygienist appt. An appt I usually dread but they were so friendly and chatty that it was over before I knew it. Lovely ladies and excellent service.
Lesley D.
Lesley D.
My dental health has improved so much since visiting Janice every 3 months for a hygiene visit. Janice is always friendly as is jade and the other dental nurses. Sophia is also really friendly and makes me feel at ease each time I visit her, always happy to see me if I have any concerns & helps ease my anxiety after having previous poor experiences with dentists.
Danielle W.
Danielle W.
Brilliant Dentist . Would recommend them to anyone. Gerry explained all that was needing done. Very reasonable pricing Totally pain free.Great experience.
Graham M.
Graham M.
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Tooth Doctor

Tooth Doctor, 79 Kirkton St, Carluke, Lanarkshire, ML8 4AD

Providing *Pain Free Dentistry In Carluke

Telephone: 01555807542

Email: info@tooth-doctor.co.uk

  • Monday 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm