Check-ups
Dental check-ups in Crewe
A check-up examines your teeth, gums and mouth, so problems can be picked up early, when treatment is usually simpler.
Private check-ups are £99.99 for new patients and £59.99 for existing patients.
What to expect
What happens at a check-up
Your dentist examines your mouth and discusses any findings with you. Treatment only goes ahead with your agreement.
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A word about your healthYour dentist asks about your general health, any medicines you take and anything that has changed since your last visit, including pain, sensitivity or bleeding gums.
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Examining your teethEach tooth is checked for decay, wear and damage, and any existing fillings, crowns or bridges are checked to see how they are holding up.
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Checking your gums, bite and mouthYour dentist assesses your gums, looks at how your teeth meet when you bite and checks your tongue, cheeks and the rest of your mouth for anything unusual.
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X-rays only where neededSmall X-rays are taken when your dentist needs a closer look, for example between teeth or under an old filling, rather than at every visit.
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What was found, and what nextYour dentist explains what they have found, including anything worth keeping an eye on, gives advice on cleaning, diet and habits such as smoking, and recommends when to return.
How often
How often should you have a check-up?
Not everyone needs to come every six months. Your dentist recommends a date for your next visit based on your own risk of dental problems, so the gap is shorter for some people and longer for others.
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Shortest routine interval
3 months
Recommended where there is active disease or a higher risk of problems developing.
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Longest interval, aged 18 and over
24 months
People with consistently good oral health are often seen every 12 to 24 months.
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Longest interval, under 18
12 months
Children and young people are seen at least once a year, and more often where needed.
What affects how often you need to come
- The health of your gums and any history of gum disease
- How much decay or repair work you have had in the past
- How you clean your teeth at home, and how well that is working
- Your diet, particularly how often you have sugary food and drink
- Whether you smoke, and how much alcohol you drink
- Your general health and any medicines you take
These intervals follow national NICE guidance. Your own gap is set at your check-up and can change as your needs change. If you get toothache or swelling before your next planned visit, contact us straight away.
What it costs
How much does a dental check-up cost in Crewe?
Pay for each visit as you go, or spread the cost of routine care with a monthly plan.
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Paying privately
£99.99
New patient check-up. Existing patients £59.99
- The existing patient fee includes routine small X-rays
- Hygiene appointments are booked as a separate visit
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Spreading the cost
£21.99
A month, on our Allen House Membership plan
- Two check-ups and two hygiene appointments a year
- Small X-rays when your dentist needs them
- Enhanced Membership, £33.30 a month, includes four hygiene appointments
See our fees and payment plans for everything in one place.
Common questions
Check-up questions
How often should I have a check-up?
It depends on your own risk. Following NICE guidance, most adults come every 3 to 24 months, and under 18s at least once a year. Your dentist will give you a date.
Will I need X-rays?
Not at every visit. Your dentist takes small X-rays when they need to see between teeth or below the gum line, and will tell you why first.
How much does a check-up cost?
A private check-up is £99.99 for new patients and £59.99 for existing patients. The existing-patient fee includes routine small X-rays. Membership starts at £21.99 a month.
Does a check-up include a scale and polish?
A scale and polish is a separate hygiene appointment with our hygienist, from £69.95 for 30 minutes.
What happens if you find something that needs treatment?
Your dentist explains what has been found and which options would suit you. If treatment is recommended, you get a written plan with the cost before anything begins, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We welcome new private patients from Crewe and the surrounding areas. We are not currently taking new routine NHS patients. Availability can change, so please ask reception.
Book a check-up
Whether it is your first visit or a return to dental care, you are welcome at Allen House Dental. We have looked after Crewe from Hungerford Road since 1982. If you are in pain now, please call us rather than waiting for a form response.
