What’s included
- Dental check-ups: teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, with X-rays only when needed.
- Teeth cleaning: scaling and polishing, or deep cleaning for gum disease.
- Fillings: tooth-coloured composite for cavities, chips and small gaps.
- Root canal treatment: saving an infected or inflamed tooth. See also root canal cost.
- Crowns: protecting a broken, heavily filled or root-treated tooth.
- Gum treatment: for bleeding, swollen or receding gums, by our periodontist, including gum surgery.
- Receding gums: treating the cause and covering exposed roots with gum grafts.
- Bad breath: finding and treating the source, usually the tongue, gums or teeth.
- Tooth sensitivity: finding the cause of pain from cold or sweet.
- TMJ splints and night guards: custom splints for jaw joint (TMJ) pain, clenching and grinding.
- Tooth extraction: when a tooth can’t be saved.
- Urgent tooth pain: call to check urgent appointment availability.
Why the routine visits matter
Most dental problems are painless at first. Early decay, early gum disease and a cracked filling rarely hurt, and by the time they do, the fix is bigger. A ten-minute filling found at a check-up can be a root canal and a crown a year later. Regular check-ups and cleaning are the cheapest dentistry there is.
Toothache, root canal treatment or a crown?
A painful tooth needs a diagnosis before choosing treatment. Our root canal treatment guide covers single-visit options, repeat treatment and recovery. If the tooth needs rebuilding afterwards, see crowns after root canal treatment.
Not sure what you need?
Book a check-up, or call and describe what’s bothering you. If you’re in pain, we’ll check the earliest available appointment.
Questions patients ask us
What is general dentistry?
It's the routine care most people need throughout life, such as check-ups, cleaning, fillings, root canals, crowns, simple extractions and treatment for gum disease and sensitivity. A general dentist is also the person who spots when you need a specialist.
How often should I see a dentist?
Every six to twelve months suits most adults. If you have gum disease, get frequent decay, smoke or have diabetes, more often is better. We'll suggest an interval after your first check-up.
Who will treat me?
Most general dentistry is with our general dentist. Dr. Adish Chaudhary provides root canal care and plans crowns; his specialist qualification is in prosthodontics. Complex teeth may need specialist assessment. Surgical extractions are done by our oral surgeon.
Can I get a check-up and clean in the same visit?
Yes, in most cases. Allow 45 minutes to an hour.
Last updated 24 October 2026.