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First Dental Appointment in Farnham Common: A New Patient Guide
Choosing a new dentist near Slough or Beaconsfield? PureSmile Dental & Implants in Farnham Common explains what to ask, how to register and what happens at your first check-up.
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Finding a new dentist is mostly a matter of knowing what to look for. Reviews help, and so does an easy journey, but the best test is how a practice answers a few simple questions. This guide covers what to ask any new dentist, how we’d answer, and what to expect at your first appointment with us at PureSmile Dental & Implants in Farnham Common.
Short answer: Your first appointment is a full dental examination. We’ll go through your health and concerns, check your teeth, gums and mouth, take X-rays only if they’re clinically necessary, then explain what we find and agree a plan with you.
Six Questions Worth Asking Any New Dentist
1. “Can I register easily, and will I be seen promptly?”
Registering takes a few minutes. Use the online “Register as New Patient” form on our private dentist page, or call 01753 646868. If you have a toothache or another urgent problem, tell us when you call, and we’ll aim to see you as soon as we can.
2. “Do you offer NHS and private care?”
Yes. NHS treatment is available to patients who qualify, covering examinations, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns and dentures, with sedation for suitable patients. NHS fees change each April, so please ask us for current prices, and check when you call whether NHS places are available. See our NHS treatment page. Private care covers more, including cosmetic treatment, Invisalign, implants and hygiene visits, with prices on our fees page.
3. “Will you explain things clearly, and tell me the cost first?”
We explain what we find in plain language, set out your options, and confirm costs before anything begins. For private treatment you receive a tailored treatment plan with no obligation to go ahead, so you can take it home and think it over.
4. “How do you help nervous patients?”
Tell us when you book. We offer sedation options and relaxation techniques, and we’ll go at your pace.
5. “Do you do more than check-ups?”
Yes. As well as general dentistry, we offer hygiene appointments, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and dental implants, so you don’t need to look elsewhere as your needs change.
6. “Is it easy to get to?”
We have ample parking around the practice, which sits next door to Broadway Tyres on The Broadway. It’s easy to reach from the M40 (junction 2) via the A355 towards Beaconsfield, and bus route 74 stops at the Foresters Pub. The nearest rail station is Slough, around 25 minutes away.
What Happens at Your First Appointment
What We Do Why What We Do: Review your medical and dental history Why: Health conditions, medication and habits all affect your mouth What We Do: Examine your teeth and soft tissues Why: To spot decay, wear, cracks or anything else that needs attention What We Do: Assess your gums Why: Gum disease is easiest to treat early. See our gum disease page What We Do: Screen for mouth cancer Why: A routine, painless check What We Do: Check your bite and jaw joints Why: To identify bite problems or TMJ issues What We Do: Take X-rays, only if clinically necessary Why: To see what can’t be seen by eye What We Do: Explain your options Why: So you can decide what happens next What to Bring
- Your medical history and any medication
- Previous dental records or X-rays, if you have them
- A note of your concerns
- Proof of NHS exemption, if you’re claiming free treatment
- A way to pay, for private treatment
If You’ve Not Been for a Long Time
You’re not alone, and we don’t judge. A first visit is about finding out where things stand and making a plan, step by step, that suits you.
After Your First Visit
If you need treatment, we’ll explain what it involves and what it costs. If all looks healthy, check-ups are generally recommended every six months, though 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 hygiene appointments).
We also offer a monthly subscription plan, starting from £25 a month, covering check-ups and hygiene appointments, among other benefits. Ask us for the current details.
Urgent Problems
If you’re in pain or have broken a tooth, tell us when you call. If you have spreading facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or feel very unwell, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111 or 999.
Local to Farnham Common and South Buckinghamshire
PureSmile Dental & Implants is based in Farnham Common, near Burnham Beeches. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. We welcome new patients from Farnham Common, Farnham Royal, Burnham, Stoke Poges, Hedgerley, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross and Slough.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register as a new patient?
How long is a first appointment?
It depends on your needs. We’ll confirm the length when you book.
Do I need X-rays?
Only if they’re clinically necessary. Bring any recent ones from another dentist.
Does a check-up hurt?
A routine examination is painless. If something is sore, tell us.
Can I see you on the NHS?
We offer NHS treatment to patients who qualify. Please call to ask about current availability.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is ample parking around the practice.
How often should I see the dentist?
Generally every six months, though your dentist may suggest a different interval.
Can I discuss cosmetic treatment at my first visit?
Yes. Mention it when you book, and we’ll make time.
Ready to Book?
Call 01753 646868 or register online. We’d be glad to welcome you.
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PureSmile Dental & Implants, 1 Ashley House, 1 The Broadway, Farnham Common SL2 3PQ | 01753 646868
