General dentistry in Tenbury Wells
What does general dentistry cover?
General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps your teeth and gums healthy: examinations, hygiene visits, fillings, crowns and bridges, treating gum disease, root canal treatment, dentures and extractions. At Tenbury Dental Centre it is built around prevention, so the aim is to catch problems early or stop them starting.
We ask most patients to come for an examination twice a year. Each one is a 10-point clinical assessment, including an oral cancer screening, rather than a quick look. Minimally invasive dentistry, with prevention as the backbone, is how our dentists describe what they do.
We are predominantly a private practice with a very small NHS contract. There is no NHS capacity at present, and when there is it goes to children, vulnerable patients and those on certain benefits, so new patients register with us privately.
Routine examination £48 · New patient £85What we can help with
Prices are from our fee list. Where a price depends on the tooth, it is confirmed in your written plan.
New patient consultation
A 10-point assessment with oral cancer screening, X-rays and a digital scan where needed.
£85
What happensFillings
Composite or amalgam, chosen for the tooth and your budget.
£81 to £185
About fillingsCrowns
For a tooth that is too broken down for another filling. Zirconia or Emax.
£695 to £850
About crownsBridges
A fixed replacement for a missing tooth, anchored to the teeth either side.
Quoted in your plan
About bridgesGum disease treatment
Bleeding gums are common and treatable. Hygienist cleaning, advice and deeper cleaning where needed.
Scaling from £55
About gum diseaseRoot canal treatment
Saving a tooth with an infected or dying nerve, usually in one or two visits.
£475 to £725
About root canalDentures
Acrylic, flexible or chrome, partial or full, made to fit you.
From £699
About denturesExtractions
Only when a tooth cannot be saved, under local anaesthetic, with sedation if you want it.
£89 to £240
About extractions
Prevention first, and time to ask questions
Every examination is a 10-point clinical assessment: your history and lifestyle, the glands and soft tissues of your face and mouth, your jaw joint, each tooth and filling, your gums, your bite, X-rays where needed, and photographs or a digital scan. The oral cancer screening is part of every one.
Through one-to-one consultations we talk through the positives and negatives of any treatment, so you understand what is being suggested and why. Nothing is done on the day of an examination unless you ask for it.
If the dentist is what has kept you away, two of our five dentists are trained in conscious sedation, and you can see our hygienist directly without a referral.
Examinations and hygiene
| Examinations and hygiene | Fees |
|---|---|
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New patient examination
Includes our ten-point clinical assessment, with an oral cancer check. |
Fees: From £85 |
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Routine examination
For registered patients, usually twice a year. |
Fees: From £48 |
| X-rays (small) | Fees: From £15 |
| Simple scaling | Fees: From £55 |
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Hygienist scale, extensive
For registered patients. |
Fees: £79 - £103 |
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Periodontal treatment
Treatment for gum disease, planned after an assessment. |
Fees: From £140 |
Are you taking on new patients in Tenbury Wells?
Yes, on a private basis. We are predominantly a private practice with a very small NHS contract, and there is no NHS capacity at present. New patients start with a new patient consultation, which is £85 and includes a 10-point assessment and oral cancer screening.
Do you see NHS patients?
We have a very small NHS contract with limited government funding, so we have no NHS capacity at present. When we do, we prioritise children, vulnerable children and adults, and those on certain benefits. For now we can register you privately only. The reception team can explain what that involves.
How often should I have a check-up?
We typically ask you to attend twice a year. Checking that often lets us catch decay, gum disease and wear at the earliest stage, which is the point of a prevention-led practice: a small filling now rather than a root canal later, or no treatment at all.
Can I see the hygienist without seeing a dentist first?
Yes. You can book the hygienist directly through what is called the direct access pathway, without a referral from a dentist. We would still recommend seeing a dentist if you have not had an examination within the last year.
I have not been to a dentist for years. Will I be judged?
No. Many of our patients arrive after a long gap, often because of a bad experience somewhere else. Tell us before you come in what worries you, take the first appointment at your own pace, and nothing will be done on the day unless you want it to be. Two of our dentists are trained in sedation if you need it.
What does a routine examination cost?
A routine examination is £48, and a new patient consultation is £85. Small X-rays are £15 each when needed. Every fee is on our fees page, and for treatment over £500 there is an interest-free option over 12 months, subject to status.
Start with an examination
A new patient consultation is £85. You leave knowing exactly what your teeth need, with the cost in writing, and nothing is done on the day unless you ask.
New patients register privately. Every mouth is different, so what is right for you is something we work out together at your consultation. Individual results vary. Or get in touch here.
A 10-point clinical assessment with oral cancer screening, X-rays and a digital scan where needed, for £85. Nothing is done on the day unless you ask.
