General
Dental Check-up
A thorough clinical examination with digital imaging to catch problems before they cause pain.
Overview
A routine dental check-up is the most valuable appointment you will ever book. Our clinicians examine every tooth surface, the gums, the bite, the jaw joints and the soft tissues of the mouth, supported by digital radiographs where required. Most dental disease is silent in its early stages — decay under a filling, a hairline crack, early gum inflammation or an oral lesion produces no symptoms at all until it becomes advanced and expensive to treat.
Benefits
- Early detection of decay, cracks and gum disease
- Oral cancer screening at every visit
- A written treatment plan with clear, itemised costs
- Personalised home-care advice for your risk profile
- Lower lifetime cost of dental care
Who needs this treatment?
- Every adult and child, at least once every six months
- Patients who have not seen a dentist for over a year
- Anyone with bleeding gums, sensitivity or bad breath
- Patients with diabetes, who are at higher risk of gum disease
How the procedure works
- 1Medical & dental historyWe review your general health, medication and any concerns you have noticed at home.
- 2Clinical examinationTooth-by-tooth charting, gum measurements, bite assessment and soft-tissue screening.
- 3Digital imagingLow-dose digital radiographs are taken only where they will change the diagnosis.
- 4Diagnosis & planWe show you what we found on screen and agree a staged plan with priorities and costs.
Recovery & aftercare
No recovery time is needed. You can eat, drink and return to work immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have a check-up?+
Every six months for most patients. If you have gum disease, a high decay rate or are a smoker, we may recommend every three to four months.
Are dental X-rays safe?+
Yes. Our digital sensors use a fraction of the radiation of older film systems, and we only take images that will change your diagnosis or treatment.
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