General dentistry
Check-ups & examinations
Most booked
A thorough look at your teeth, gums and mouth, with X-rays when they're needed.
Quick facts
- Who it's for
- Adults & children
- Price
- NHS Band 1 · Private £55
- Duration
- 20–30 minutes
- Type
- NHS & general
Overview
Check-ups & examinations, explained.
A routine check-up is the simplest way to keep treatment small and costs low. Your dentist checks every tooth, your gums, your bite and the soft tissues of your mouth (including a mouth cancer screen) and talks you through anything they see in plain English.
Check-ups & examinations
What's included
- Full examination of teeth, gums and soft tissues
- Mouth cancer screening at every visit
- Digital X-rays at low radiation doses when needed
- Personal recall interval, from 3 to 24 months
- Written treatment plan and costs before any work
How it works
- 1Book online or call reception; tell us if you're in pain
- 2Your dentist examines your teeth and gums and explains what they find
- 3You get a written treatment plan with the NHS band and cost before anything starts
- 4Treatment is carried out, with a follow-up booked if you need one
Good to know
- Children under 18 are seen free on the NHS
- Please bring a list of any medicines you take
- Missed NHS appointments without 24 hours' notice may affect your place on our list
General dentistryMost booked
NHS Band 1 · Private £55
- For
- Adults & children
- Duration
- 20–30 minutes
- Type
- NHS & general
Not sure it's right for you? Talk to our dentists, no obligation.
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Opening hours
- Mon – Thu
- 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed (NHS 111 for urgent care)