New patient consultation in Tenbury Wells
What happens at a new patient consultation?
A new patient consultation at Tenbury Dental Centre is a 10-point clinical assessment of your teeth, gums, jaw joint and the soft tissues of your mouth, including an oral cancer screening, with X-rays, photographs and a digital scan where they are needed. It costs £85 and it ends with a conversation, not a treatment.
Our dentists take the time to listen to what you want and what worries you, because that is how trust is built. Through one-to-one consultation we discuss the positives and negatives of anything we suggest, what results you can expect, and what you might feel along the way. You are never on a conveyor belt.
We are predominantly a private practice with a very small NHS contract and no NHS capacity at present, so new patients register with us privately. You can keep your usual dentist elsewhere and still see us; some patients travel from a long way for that.
£85 · small X-rays £15 each if neededWhat your 10-point clinical assessment includes
Focusing on prevention and being proactive means we can spot problems at the earliest stage, or stop them happening at all.
About you. We listen to what you want and need, and get to know you
Lifestyle. Diet, smoking, alcohol, general health and medication, all of which affect your teeth
External soft tissue. The glands around your neck, face and lips
Jaw joint. Regular headaches and migraines are often linked to how your teeth meet
Internal soft tissue. Tongue, cheeks and palate, with a full oral cancer screening
Tooth check. The health, function and appearance of every tooth and any existing fillings or crowns
Gum health. An extensive gum assessment, the foundation of your teeth
Bite records. How your teeth meet and move across each other
Radiographs. X-rays where needed, to see decay between teeth, under fillings and infection under roots
Photographs and a digital scan. For planning, for explaining, and for the laboratory
The oral cancer screening is part of every consultation. Our clinicians are trained to recognise abnormal changes in the mouth early, which can save lives.
Three parts to your first visit
Before you arrive
Fill in your medical history, bring a list of any medicines you take, and tell us where you were last seen so we can request records if needed. If you are nervous, say so when you book.
The assessment
The 10 points above, with photographs, X-rays or a digital scan where they add something. Expect to be asked what you would like from your teeth as well as what hurts.
The conversation
Your dentist explains what they found and what, if anything, they recommend, with the costs in writing. Nothing is done to your teeth on the day unless you ask for it.
If your dentist recommends a hygiene visit, that is booked separately. Our hygienist can also be seen directly, without a referral.
I have always been very nervous of going to the dentist. I started to attend this practice as an emergency as my own NHS practice couldn’t offer me an appointment in June 2023. I love the team here! I will not return to any other practice now. Vish puts me at ease and is so gentle and actually cares about what he does. Thank goodness we have this practice in Tenbury. Thank you so much Vish and all of the team.
Alison Knight, Google review
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 |
|
Hygienist scale, extensive
For registered patients. |
Fees: £79 - £103 |
|
Periodontal treatment
Treatment for gum disease, planned after an assessment. |
Fees: From £140 |
What happens at a new patient consultation?
A 10-point clinical assessment: your history and lifestyle, the glands and soft tissues of your face and mouth including an oral cancer screening, your jaw joint, every tooth and existing filling, your gums, your bite, X-rays where needed, and photographs or a digital scan. Then a conversation about what we found and what we suggest, with costs in writing.
Will you do any treatment on the first visit?
No, not unless you ask us to. The first appointment is an assessment and a conversation. If something needs treating, you leave with a written plan and the cost, and you decide when to book. If you are in pain, tell reception when you call and we will prioritise seeing you.
Do you register NHS patients?
We are predominantly a private practice with a very small NHS contract. There is no NHS capacity at present, and when there is it is prioritised for children, vulnerable patients and those on certain benefits. New patients register with us on a private basis. The reception team can explain the fees.
What should I bring with me?
A list of any medicines you take, including inhalers and supplements, and the name of your previous dentist so we can ask for your records and X-rays. If you have a denture, a night guard or whitening trays, bring them. And bring your questions; the consultation is the time to ask them.
I am nervous. What can you do to help?
Tell us before you arrive what makes you nervous, and we will work around it. The first visit is a look and a chat, and you can stop at any point. Two of our five dentists are trained in conscious sedation for treatment, and many of our patients came to us as nervous patients who had put dentistry off for years.
Can I keep my usual dentist and still see you?
Yes, of course. We have patients who come to us from as far as London, Cornwall and abroad for particular treatment and continue to see their own dentist for everything else. Please keep your contact details with us up to date so we can reach you.
Book your first visit
Call us or ask for a callback and reception will find you a time. If it has been years since you saw a dentist, you will not be the first, and nobody will comment on it.
£85 for a new patient consultation. 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.
Check-ups, fillings, crowns, bridges, gum treatment, root canal, dentures and extractions in Tenbury Wells. Prevention-led private care with two sedation-trained dentists.
