Dental Check-Up Prices & Appointments in North Finchley

Our £85 check-up uses clear upfront pricing with no surprises. The visit is a thorough health check of your mouth, not a quick look. It includes a full mouth exam, an oral cancer screen, and any small X-rays needed to see what lies beneath. After the exam, we review the results with you and prepare a tailored plan with recommendations and costs. For example, a patient from North Finchley returned after years away, and an X-ray found early decay between two teeth, which we treated with a small filling to prevent a root canal later.

Book a check-up for routine maintenance, usually every six to twelve months. This helps prevent problems. Make an appointment if you have symptoms like toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold, bleeding gums, or any lumps or sores. People often schedule a check-up before cosmetic treatments, such as whitening, to confirm the mouth is healthy. Regular visits build a long-term view of your oral health so you can spot changes over time.

Your appointment at our Finchley practice lasts about 30 to 45 minutes. We start by reviewing your medical history and any concerns. Then the dentist does a thorough visual check of your teeth, gums and soft tissues for decay, gum disease and other issues. We also run an oral cancer screen. If needed, we take digital X-rays to examine the jawbone and spaces between teeth. Finally we share the findings, answer questions, and provide a written treatment plan if follow-up is needed. We also offer home care advice to help you maintain a healthy smile between visits.

A full check-up is the best preventive care. You might also choose a visit with a hygienist for a scale and polish to support gum health and remove surface stains. This does not include a dentist’s diagnostic exam, so issues like decay or abscesses could be missed. Another option is an emergency appointment for a single urgent problem. It focuses on the immediate issue and does not give a full view of your oral health. A full check-up provides complete preventive care.

To choose wisely, ask what the new patient examination fee covers, including X-rays. Find out the cost of a routine check-up for existing patients after the initial visit. Request the price for a scale and polish with the hygienist, since this is usually a separate appointment. Ask for a written treatment plan with a full cost breakdown for recommended work. Also check whether private dental insurance plans, such as Denplan or Cigna, are accepted at the practice.

If no further treatment is needed after your check-up, we book your next routine visit in six or twelve months. After a scale and polish you might have some mild sensitivity for a day or two. Try to avoid strongly coloured foods and drinks for 24 hours to minimize staining. If the check-up finds a need for more treatment, such as a filling or crown, we provide a detailed plan and you can book the necessary appointments at a time that suits you. There is no pressure to proceed immediately; the goal is to give you all the information to help you decide what is best for your health.