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Croydon Dental Practice · Preventive care
A regular check-up is the simplest way to catch problems early, when they are usually smaller and easier to treat. Book a new patient examination or a check-up and hygiene visit at our dentist in Croydon on Lower Addiscombe Road.
A check-up is more than counting teeth. Your dentist looks at the whole mouth and asks about your general health, because the two are linked.
Signs of decay, worn or cracked teeth, and the condition of existing fillings, crowns and bridges.
Bleeding, inflammation and pockets around the teeth that can point to gum disease.
A look and feel around your tongue, cheeks, lips, palate, throat and neck for ulcers, patches or lumps.
How your teeth meet, signs of grinding or clenching, and any jaw clicking or pain.
X-rays show decay between teeth and under fillings and the bone around the roots. We take them only when there is a reason.
Diet, brushing, cleaning between teeth, smoking and alcohol, explained in a practical, non-judgemental way.
A new patient examination usually takes a little longer than a routine check-up, as we are getting to know your mouth for the first time.
Not everyone needs a check-up every six months. Following NICE guidance on dental recall, your dentist decides how often you should come based on your own risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other problems. For adults, the interval can be anything from 3 to 24 months. For children and young people under 18, it is between 3 and 12 months, because teeth and risk change more quickly as they grow.
If you have had a lot of decay recently, have gum disease, smoke, have diabetes or a dry mouth, or wear braces, you are likely to be seen more often. If your mouth has stayed healthy for a long time, you may be able to come less often. We review your interval at every visit, so it can change if your circumstances do.
Mouth cancer can affect anyone, but the risk is higher in people who smoke or chew tobacco, drink alcohol heavily, or have had HPV infection. Your dentist checks the soft tissues of your mouth at every examination. Between visits, see a dentist or GP if you notice an ulcer that has not healed within three weeks, a red or white patch, a lump, or unexplained numbness or difficulty swallowing. Most of these turn out to be harmless, but it is always worth getting them checked.
We are an NHS and private practice. When NHS places are available, an NHS examination costs the Band 1 charge of £27.90, which covers the examination, diagnosis, X-rays, advice and a scale and polish if clinically needed. NHS dental care is free for under-18s and some other groups, such as pregnant women, those who have had a baby in the last 12 months and people receiving certain benefits. NHS availability changes, so please call 020 8656 6959 to check, or see our NHS dentist in Croydon page.
Private patients can book a new patient examination with X-rays for £65 or a check-up and hygiene appointment for £75, which combines your examination with a clean by our hygienist in Croydon. Private appointments often offer more flexibility on times and length.
Prices from our price list. Any treatment found at your check-up is explained and quoted in writing before it starts.
| Appointment | Price |
|---|---|
| New patient examination with X-rays | £65 |
| Check-up & hygiene | £75 |
| NHS Band 1 examination (when places are available) | £27.90 |
| NHS Band 2 (fillings, extractions, root canal) | £76.60 |
| NHS Band 3 (crowns, bridges, dentures) | £332.10 |
| Under-18s on the NHS | Free |
See our full price list for private treatment costs.
Please arrive a few minutes early to complete or update your medical history. Bring a list of your medicines, and let us know if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, take blood thinners or have recently been unwell. If you feel nervous, tell reception when you book; our nervous patients page explains how we can help. If you have pain or swelling now, do not wait for a routine check-up: book an emergency appointment instead.
Croydon Dental Practice is at 202 Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7AB. Addiscombe tram stop is a short walk away and East Croydon station is nearby, so it is easy to reach from across the borough. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30; Saturday appointments are by request and we are closed on Sunday.
Scale and polish, gum care and personal home-care advice.
Check-ups for young patients, free on the NHS for under-18s.
Tooth-coloured fillings if your check-up finds decay.
Help with bleeding gums and periodontitis.
A private new patient examination with X-rays is £65, and a check-up and hygiene appointment is £75. An NHS examination is the Band 1 charge of £27.90 when NHS places are available.
It depends on your risk. Following NICE guidance, adults are seen every 3 to 24 months and under-18s every 3 to 12 months. Your dentist will recommend an interval for you.
NHS availability changes. Please call 020 8656 6959 to check whether we have NHS places at the moment.
Yes. Your dentist checks the soft tissues of your mouth, lips, tongue and neck at every examination.
Not always. We take X-rays when they are needed to check for problems we cannot see, and the interval depends on your risk.
NHS dental care, including check-ups, is free for under-18s. Call us to check NHS availability.
Book a new patient examination or a check-up and hygiene appointment. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30.
