The process
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General dentistry · Health check
A check-up that actually checks
A dental check-up is a full examination of your teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work and the soft tissues of your mouth. We record a digital scan and photographs and show them to you on screen. X-rays are taken only when clinically justified. You leave with a written plan and fees. New patient assessment £125; routine dental health check £110.
New patient assessment
£125
Routine health check
£110
X-rays
£30 each
You leave with
A written plan and fees
Who it is for
When to book a check-up
You are new to the practice
A new patient assessment gives us a full baseline: every tooth, your gums, your bite and any existing dental work. Everything we do afterwards is measured against that record.
It has been a while
Gaps happen. Work, moves and life get in the way. We start from where you are now, without a lecture, and set out what needs attention and what can wait.
Something has changed
A rough edge, a sensitive tooth, gums that bleed when you brush. Small changes are usually simpler and less costly to deal with when they are looked at early.
You want to stay ahead of problems
Most dental disease is slow and silent in its early stages. A routine health check picks up change before it becomes a filling, a crown or an urgent appointment.
The difference
What makes it thorough
A digital scan of your teeth
Our iTero and Primescan scanners build a 3D model of your teeth in a few minutes. You see it on screen, and it can be compared with later scans to track wear or movement.
Photographs you can see
We photograph your teeth and show you the images on screen. You see what we see, so the plan makes sense before you agree to any of it.
X-rays only when justified
We take X-rays when there is a clinical reason, such as checking between the teeth or beneath existing work, and not as routine. Each is £30, and we explain why it is needed first.
The whole mouth, every time
We examine your cheeks, tongue, palate and the floor of your mouth at every check-up. This soft tissue screening looks for early signs of mouth cancer and other changes.
01
Talk first
We ask about your dental history, your general health and anything that is bothering you. If you are short on time or nervous, say so and we will plan around it.
02
Examine
We check each tooth, your gums, your bite and any existing fillings, crowns or implants. The soft tissues of your mouth are screened at the same visit.
03
Scan and photograph
A digital scan and photographs record how things stand today. X-rays are added only where they will tell us something we cannot see any other way.
04
Review on screen
We go through the findings with you on screen, in plain words. You see what is healthy, what we are watching and what we recommend treating.
05
Your written plan
You receive a written plan setting out the options, the order of treatment and the fee for each item. Nothing starts until you have agreed to it.
Afterwards
Aftercare
If everything is healthy, we suggest when to return based on your own level of risk, not a fixed interval. If treatment is needed, your written plan sets out the order and the fees. Many people pair a health check with a hygienist appointment. Between visits, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth daily.
Guide fees
New patient assessment£125
Routine dental health check£110
X-rays, where clinically justified£30 each
Guide fees. You receive a written plan with exact costs before treatment starts. See all fees
Common questions
Questions, answered
What is included in a new patient assessment?+
A full examination of your teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work and the soft tissues of your mouth, with a digital scan and photographs reviewed with you on screen. You leave with a written plan and fees. X-rays are taken only if they are clinically needed.
How much does a dental check-up cost?+
A new patient assessment is £125 and a routine dental health check is £110. X-rays, where clinically justified, are £30 each. Any further treatment is itemised in your written plan before it starts.
How often should I have a dental check-up?+
It depends on your risk. Someone with a healthy mouth may need a check once a year or less often, while active gum disease or a history of decay calls for shorter intervals. We recommend an interval for you and explain why.
Does a dental check-up hurt?+
A check-up is an examination, so there are no injections and no drilling. The scan is a small camera moved around your teeth. If any area is tender, tell us and we will work around it.
Do I need X-rays at every check-up?+
No. We take X-rays only when there is a clinical reason, and how often depends on your risk of decay and gum disease. If you have had X-rays taken elsewhere recently, you can ask that practice to send them to us.
Do you check for mouth cancer?+
Yes. Every check-up includes an examination of the soft tissues of your mouth. Most changes we find are harmless, but anything unusual is recorded and, if needed, referred for further investigation. Tell us about any ulcer or patch that has not healed within three weeks.
Is Widegate House an NHS or private practice?+
Widegate House is a private practice. Fees are published as guide fees, and you receive a written plan with the exact fee before any treatment begins.