Whether you’ve an “every 12 months, not a day later” attender or you have been an “I’ll only come if I’m in crippling pain” attender we recommend you come in and have a full exam of your mouth annually to make sure everything is in tip-top condition and help prevent unwanted toothaches popping up when you least expect it (like on the first day of that much-awaited holiday).

Even the most anxious dental attender needn’t be nervous about coming in for a check-up. A minimum of 2 x-rays are taken to check for decay in between the teeth that we may not be able to spot just by visual examination. Your gums and oral hygiene are assessed and tips for improving this given if necessary. If your gums are in generally good health, a full mouth ultrasonic scale (clean) will be done as part of your exam appointment, if you have signs of gum disease then a separate hygiene appointment may need to be made. Your existing fillings are checked to make sure they are still doing their job properly and the soft tissues are checked to make sure they are nice and healthy.