Written estimate
After your examination you get a clear treatment plan with costs listed before anything begins.
Your First Visit
What to expect, what to bring, and how long it takes — so there are no surprises when you arrive.
What Happens
Your first appointment, start to finish
A first consultation usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. Nothing invasive is done without explaining it and agreeing the cost first.
Step 1
Medical history
We ask about your general health, medications, allergies and any previous dental treatment. This genuinely matters — conditions like diabetes, blood thinners and heart problems all change how treatment is planned.
Step 2
Examination
A full check of your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, plus a routine screening of the soft tissues of the mouth for anything abnormal.
Step 3
X-rays if needed
Digital X-rays are taken only when they will actually change the diagnosis or the plan. You see the images on screen.
Step 4
Diagnosis and options
We explain what we found in plain language, what your options are, and what each one involves — including doing nothing, where that is reasonable.
Step 5
Costs and consent
You get the cost before treatment, not after. Nothing proceeds until you have agreed.
Step 6
Next appointment
Treatment is scheduled at your convenience. Urgent problems are addressed the same day wherever possible.
What to bring
- A list of any medicines you take regularly
- Previous dental X-rays or reports, if you have them
- Details of medical conditions — diabetes, blood pressure, heart problems, blood thinners
- Your ID, and insurance details if applicable
- For children: a parent or guardian
If you're nervous
Dental anxiety is extremely common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Tell us at the start of the appointment — it changes how we work with you.
- We explain each step before doing it
- Agree a stop signal so you stay in control
- Longer appointment slots so nothing feels rushed
- A first visit can be examination and discussion only
Payment
Fees & payment
We do not publish fixed prices, because honest pricing depends on what you actually need. What we do promise is that you will never be surprised by a bill.
Options at different costs
Where there is more than one reasonable approach, you are told about all of them — not only the most expensive.
Staged treatment
Longer plans can often be phased so treatment fits your circumstances. Ask us at the consultation.
Ready When You Are
Book your first appointment
Call us and describe the problem — we will tell you honestly whether you need to be seen urgently or whether it can wait for a routine slot.