It’s essential to prioritise attending your examination appointments to maintain a healthy and radiant smile. During your dental check-up appointment, our dentists will thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, and overall oral health to ensure everything is in optimal condition. This isn’t solely about addressing cavities or oral issues; it’s also crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral cancer.

Dental examination appointments are provided free of charge under the NHS and are typically scheduled every 12 months. However, your dentist can tailor recalls based on your oral health needs. Even if you have dentures, it’s still recommended to attend, as our dentists will assess your gums and mouth for preventive purposes.

We take prevention very seriously, as even such dental diseases as tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented. We don’t just focus on treating problems, but also on helping you prevent them from happening in the first place. Since dental examinations are free under the NHS, check-ups are affordable for everyone.

During you examination appointment our dentists will give you all the advice you need to minimise the risk of dental and oral health related problems. We will discuss with you any risk factors you may have and develop a plan for you to minimise these risks.

The sooner preventative dentistry is started the better change there is for you to keep your teeth healthy and that they stick with you for life. We advise bringing your children with you to your check-ups even at an early age, as getting used to the environment and noises of the dental practice at an early age can prevent any dental phobia. We offer a special education programme to our little ones called Childsmile, which is free under the NHS and you can read more about it on our dedicated page for Childsmile below.