What is a new patient examination?
Your first visit to SmileUp is a full check of your teeth, gums and mouth. It helps us build a picture of your dental health and your general wellbeing. We also ask what you’d like to change about your teeth. Then we agree a plan together.
The examination costs £49 and takes 60 minutes. It includes two small X-rays, an intra-oral scan, oral cancer screening and a written treatment plan. It’s the first step for new patients at our Lewisham practice, and it tells us how often you should see the dentist and hygienist after that.
Why start with a full examination?
- Problems can be found early, often before you notice them.
- We check for gum disease, a common cause of tooth loss.
- Oral cancer screening is part of every new patient examination.
- You have time to ask questions and say what you’d like to change.
- You know the full cost of any treatment before you start.
New to SmileUp? See what to expect as a new patient.
How your appointment works
Your history
We go through your medical history and ask about any dental pain, symptoms or worries. Tell us if you feel nervous, so we can take things at your pace.
Examination
We examine your face, neck, jaw, teeth and gums. This includes oral cancer screening and a check for gum disease.
X-rays, photos and scan
Two small X-rays, photos and an intra-oral scan show what we can’t see by eye. If a tooth looks damaged, we may test whether the nerve is still healthy.
Your plan
You get a full diagnosis and a clear written treatment plan, including all costs. We talk it through so you can decide what to do next. If you need care we don’t provide, we’ll refer you.
New patients at SmileUp
- A 60-minute examination for £49, with two small X-rays included
- An intra-oral scan as part of your first visit
- Hygiene, implants and orthodontics in the same practice if you need further treatment
- Our team speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian
- Open six days · Mon, Tue until 7:30pm
How much does it cost?
Your dentist confirms the exact cost in a written plan before any treatment starts.
| New patient examination60 minutes, 2 small X-rays, intra-oral scan, oral cancer screening, written plan | £49 |
Representative example: cash price £1,595, amount of credit £1,595, first payment of £33.36 taken upfront then 59 monthly payments of £33.21, total cost of credit £397.75, total amount payable £1,992.75 over 60 months, rate of interest 9.9% p.a. fixed. Representative 9.9% APR. SmileUp Limited is a credit broker, not a lender (FRN 727371). Finance provided by Tabeo Finance Limited (FRN 777539). Credit subject to status, UK residents 18+.
