General dentistry in Weybridge
Check-ups, fillings, hygiene and preventive advice for the whole family. We provide NHS and private general dentistry from The Old Post House in Weybridge.
- Fee
- From £72
- Google reviews
- 4.9
General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps your teeth and gums healthy. If you are looking for a dentist in Weybridge for regular check-ups, cleaning, fillings or help when something goes wrong, this is where most of our work begins. Post House Dental has looked after patients at The Old Post House on Heath Road since 1978. We provide both NHS and private care for adults and children.
What our general dentists look after
Most of what we do day to day falls under general dentistry. Each part has its own page if you would like more detail.
- Your first visit. If you have not been to us before, a new patient examination is the starting point. It gives us a clear record of your teeth and gums to plan from.
- Regular check-ups. Routine examinations keep track of your mouth over time, with x-rays where they are needed. Oral cancer screening is part of your examination.
- Hygiene visits. Our dental hygienists clean away hardened deposits that brushing cannot shift. They also help you look after your gums between check-ups.
- Fillings. Fillings repair teeth damaged by decay or wear.
- Root canal treatment. When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment can often save the tooth rather than lose it.
- Extractions. When a tooth cannot be saved, we explain why and talk through the options for the gap before we remove it.
- Children. We care for children from birth to 18. Our children’s dentistry page explains how we work with parents on prevention.
If you need more involved work, such as implants or cosmetic treatment, your dentist will explain the options and how they fit with the health of the rest of your mouth. Any treatment is subject to a consultation and assessment. You receive a written plan with fees before anything starts.
What happens at a check-up
A check-up is more than a quick look. We examine your teeth, gums and bite for early signs of decay, wear and gum disease. We also check the soft tissues of your mouth, tongue and throat for any unusual changes. Where they are needed, we take x-rays. Decay between teeth and changes in the bone around the roots are hard to see by eye, so x-rays fill that gap. Our x-rays are digital.
We then talk you through what we found. If your mouth is healthy, we suggest when to come back and whether a hygiene visit would help. If something needs attention, we explain the choices. That includes what may happen if you decide to wait. The decision is yours.
How often you need a check-up depends on your own risk of decay and gum disease. Some people need to come more often than others. We will suggest an interval that suits your mouth rather than a fixed rule.
Prevention comes first
Prevention sits at the centre of our general dentistry. The aim is to stop tooth decay and gum disease before they need treatment. Regular patients with good daily habits often need very little work.
Two members of our team are trained in oral health education. They can help you improve your brushing and flossing technique. They will also show you which toothbrush and interdental cleaning aids suit your mouth. With prevention in mind, members of our team visit local schools and nurseries to give children the same advice.
Diet plays a part too. Frequent sugary snacks and drinks between meals give decay more chances to start. Small changes to when you have sugar can help. We are happy to talk this through at your check-up.
Equipment that helps with everyday care
We use magnification in almost all procedures, including simple examinations. Surgical microscopes help us see early decay, fine cracks and gum changes that are easy to miss by eye. They record high-definition photographs and video, so we can show you what we see and explain why we suggest a treatment. We also use hard and soft tissue lasers for some treatments.
If you feel nervous
Plenty of people feel uneasy about seeing a dentist. Tell us when you book. We can allow extra time, explain each step before we start and agree a signal you can use to pause. Our page on help with dental anxiety explains more.
NHS and private dentist in Weybridge
We provide NHS and private general dentistry. NHS availability varies, so please call the practice to ask whether we can see you on the NHS. We cannot promise an NHS place in advance. Online booking is for private appointments only.
A private new patient examination is £87, including two radiographs and a digital scan. There is no charge for additional x-rays if you need them. Our full list of private prices is on the fees page. You can also read about our dental plans.
When something goes wrong
Toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost filling all need attention sooner rather than later. Please call the practice. An emergency appointment is £87 for new patients and £72 for existing patients, including two radiographs. Our emergency dentist page explains what to do.
Fees
| New patient examinationIncluding 2 radiographs and a digital scan | £87 |
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| New patient emergency appointmentIncluding 2 radiographs | £87 |
| Existing patient emergency appointmentIncluding 2 radiographs | £72 |
Your exact fee depends on your assessment. We give you a written treatment plan with costs before any treatment starts. See all fees.
Questions patients ask
What does general dentistry include?
General dentistry covers routine check-ups, x-rays, oral cancer screening, hygiene visits, fillings, root canal treatment and extractions. It also covers preventive advice on brushing, cleaning between teeth and diet. At Post House Dental we also care for children from birth to 18. If you need more involved treatment, such as implants or cosmetic work, your dentist will discuss the options with you.
Do you offer NHS general dentistry?
Yes, Post House Dental provides both NHS and private care. NHS availability varies, so please call the practice to ask whether we can see you on the NHS. Online booking is for private appointments only. Whichever route you choose, your dentist will explain your treatment options and fees before anything is done.
How much is a check-up?
A private new patient examination is £87 and an existing patient examination is £72. Both include two radiographs and a digital scan. An examination for children under 14 is £47. There is no charge for additional x-rays if you need them. Any treatment you need is set out in a written plan with fees before it starts. See our fees page.
How often should I see the dentist?
It depends on your own risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Some people need a check-up more often than others, for example if they have had a lot of decay or have gum problems. At each visit your dentist will suggest when to come back and whether hygiene visits would help. If anything changes between visits, such as pain or bleeding gums, please do not wait for your next check-up.
How can I prevent tooth decay and gum disease?
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth daily and limit sugary food and drinks between meals. Regular check-ups and hygiene visits let us spot problems early. Two members of our team are trained in oral health education and can help you with brushing technique and choosing interdental aids.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
Please call the practice. An emergency appointment is £87 for new patients and £72 for existing patients, including two radiographs. We will examine the problem, explain what is causing it and talk you through the options. Any treatment is subject to a consultation and assessment. Our emergency dentist page has more information on what to do.
