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First Dental Appointment in Ealing: A New Patient Guide

Looking for a new dentist in Ealing? Puresmile Ealing Dental & Implants in West Ealing answers the questions new patients ask before booking, from registering to what happens at your first check-up.

📍 22 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing W13 9RL | 📞 020 8840 5651

Choosing a new dentist usually means a few questions before you’ve even picked up the phone. Do I have to register first? NHS or private? Will they X-ray everything? Will it hurt? This guide answers the questions we’re asked most by new patients at Puresmile Ealing Dental & Implants, so you can book knowing what to expect.

At a Glance

Short answer: Your first appointment is a thorough check-up. We’ll talk through your health and concerns, examine your teeth, gums and mouth, explain what we find and agree a plan with you.

“How Do I Register?”

You can fill in the online registration form on our private dentist page or call us on 020 8840 5651. Mention whether you have any pain or an urgent problem, whether you’re nervous, and whether you’d like NHS or private care.

“Should I Choose NHS or Private?”

It depends on what you want from your dentist, and you don’t need to decide before you call.

NHS treatment is available to patients who qualify. It covers examinations, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns and dentures, with sedation for suitable patients, charged under the NHS’s standard bands. NHS fees change each April, so please check current prices with us, and ask whether NHS places are available when you call. See our NHS treatment page.

Private care is wider-ranging, including cosmetic treatments, Invisalign, implants and hygiene visits. For private treatment, you meet your dentist to discuss what you want, then have the checks needed, including X-rays and scans. You then receive a tailored treatment plan, with no obligation, to take home and think about. See our fees page for current prices.

We also offer a monthly subscription plan, starting from £25 a month, which includes check-ups and hygiene appointments, among other benefits. Ask us for the current details.

“What Happens at the First Appointment?”

We’ll cover the following:

• Your history. Your medical and dental background, medication and habits such as smoking or grinding your teeth.
• Your teeth and soft tissues. Looking for decay, wear, cracks and anything else that needs attention.
• Your gums. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, and it’s much easier to treat early. See our gum disease page.
• Mouth cancer screening. A routine, painless part of the examination.
• Your bite and jaw joints. Checking how your teeth meet and whether there are signs of TMJ problems.
• X-rays, if needed. Only where clinically necessary.
• The conversation. What we’ve found, what needs attention (and what doesn’t), and your options.

“What Should I Bring?”

• Details of your medical history and any medication
• Previous dental records or X-rays, if you have them
• A list of your concerns
• Proof of NHS exemption, if you’re claiming free treatment
• A way to pay, for private treatment

“I’m Nervous. Is That a Problem?”

Not at all. Many people delay the dentist because of anxiety, and we won’t make you feel bad about it. Tell us when you book, and we’ll go at your pace. We offer sedation options and relaxation techniques to help you feel comfortable.

“It’s Been Years Since I Last Went. Will I Be Told Off?”

No. A first appointment is about finding out where things stand and making a plan that works for you, in manageable steps.

“What if I Have a Problem Right Now?”

If you have a toothache, a broken tooth or another urgent problem, tell us when you call. We offer same-day appointments for urgent dental issues, subject to availability. If you have swelling that is spreading, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or feel very unwell, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111 or 999.

“How Often Will I Need to Come Back?”

Check-ups are generally recommended every six months, but your dentist may suggest a different interval based on your oral health, age and risk factors. If a hygiene visit would help, we’ll tell you. See our hygiene appointments page.

“Can I Talk About My Smile at the Same Visit?”

Yes. If you’d like to discuss whitening, composite bonding, veneers or Invisalign, mention it when you book, and we’ll make time to go through the options.

“Is It Easy to Get To?”

Our practice is on Northfield Avenue in West Ealing. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Northfields station on the Piccadilly line and around 15 minutes from West Ealing station on the Elizabeth Line. If you’re driving, there are free Stop and Shop parking bays outside the practice for up to 30 minutes.

We welcome new patients from West Ealing, Northfields, Hanwell, Ealing, Brentford, Acton, Southall and across West London.

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Ready to Book?

Call 020 8840 5651 or register online. We’d be glad to see you.

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