What does a first visit include?

A detailed dental examination, a periodontal (gum) assessment, X-rays where needed, a check of your jaw joint, muscles and bite, oral cancer screening, and a written treatment plan and cost estimate.

What should I do after an extraction?

Bite gently on the gauze for 30 minutes so a clot can form. Avoid rinsing, hot drinks, alcohol and smoking for 24 hours, then rinse gently with warm salt water after meals. Call us if bleeding continues or pain gets worse after a few days.

Patient advice

Looking after your mouth, before and after.

Q: I’m nervous about the dentist. Can you help?

Yes. We take time to understand what worries you and work at your pace. Oral sedation is available, and you’re welcome to call before you book.

What your first visit includes, help for nervous patients, and simple ways to look after your teeth between appointments.

First visit

We listen first, then examine thoroughly.

Your first appointment is a conversation about what you want to achieve, followed by a full assessment. You leave with a clear plan and a cost estimate.

Detailed dental examinationEvery tooth and existing restoration
Periodontal assessmentGum health, measured
RadiographsX-rays where they are needed
Jaw joint, muscles and biteHow your teeth meet and move
Oral cancer screeningHead and neck, as standard
Treatment plan and cost estimateOptions in writing

If you're nervous

Tell us what worries you. We explain each step, go at your pace, and can offer oral sedation before your appointment. You're welcome to call and talk it through first.

If your dentist referred you

You'll be treated under their instructions, then return to them for your ongoing care unless they direct otherwise.

If you're bringing children

Check-ups are free for children when a parent is registered with us.

Good to bring

A list of any medicines you take
Your referral letter, if your dentist referred you
Recent X-rays, if you have them
Any questions you'd like to ask

Between visits

Everyday care and aftercare.

Questions after treatment? Call us on 01 668 0555.

Pain, swelling or bleeding after treatment? Call the practice on 01 668 0555 and tell us what's happening. We'll advise you and see you if needed.

After an extraction

Bite gently on the gauze for 30 minutes so a clot can form.
No rinsing, hot drinks, alcohol or smoking for 24 hours.
From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals.
Call us if bleeding continues or pain gets worse after a few days.

Gum disease

Bleeding when you brush, persistent bad breath and loosening teeth are early signs. Caught early, gum disease is very treatable.

Oral hygiene

Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste.
Clean between teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes.
Spit, don't rinse, after brushing.

Diet and healthy teeth

How often you have sugar matters more than how much. Keep sweet food and drinks to mealtimes and drink water or milk in between.

New dentures

Start with soft food cut small, chew on both sides, and clean your dentures every night. If they stay loose, ask us about implant-retained dentures.

Nervous patients

We take time to understand what worries you and work at your pace. Oral sedation is available. Call us before you book if it would help.

Ready when you are.

Call 01 668 0555, or send a request and we’ll ring you back to find a time that suits.

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