NHS · 20 min
NHS check-up (Band 1)
A full examination, diagnosis and advice, including X-rays if needed and a scale and polish where clinically necessary. One Band 1 charge covers the whole course.
What happens
- 1Soft tissue and oral cancer check
- 2Tooth-by-tooth charting and gum score
- 3X-rays if clinically due
- 4Scale and polish if your dentist judges it necessary
Questions people ask
Who gets NHS treatment free?
Under-18s, under-19s in full-time education, pregnant women and those who had a baby in the last 12 months, and people on qualifying benefits. Bring proof.
Can I register as an NHS patient?
Subject to availability at each practice. Book and we will tell you straight away if there is a wait.
Another check-up done and dusted. NHS, no fuss, in and out in twenty minutes and the hygienist booked for next month.
Very nice staff. Car park is handy. Only knocked a star off for the wait to register on the NHS, which they were honest about.