Examination

Yes. Even if you have no apparent issues at present we advise you to get in touch to arrange an initial booking. From there, we will identify potential dental issues based on your examination, history and oral hygiene routine; and can advise you on how to prevent them from getting worse before they cause you pain or discomfort. For example, when cavities are small, they do not hurt and you won’t even know that they’re there. However with close inspection and the help of X-ray imaging, we will detect the problem; and if we can intervene early, this will prevent future pain and more extensive treatment and possibly even tooth loss.

A dental examination should be a regular appointment in your diary. How often you need an examination will depend on your risk factors, for example, how prone you are to getting cavities or how much you smoke and drink. We will assess this and a number of other aspects and advise you when your next check-up should be. This can be anything from every 3 months to every 2 years.

You’ll get emailed a link to our “Pearl Portal”. Please complete your medical history and update your personal details before you attend.

Whilst not essential, these can be very helpful. Comparing old and new x-ray images, for example, can tell us whether something is getting better, worse or remains unchanged. This can influence whether we choose to monitor the problem or treat it straight away.

Absolutely! Come to your check-up prepared with any questions you may have. When booking, please let our friendly reception team know what you would like to discuss, and we can ensure we allocate extra time to your appointment.