It’s one of the most common things people tell us, usually with an apology. You don’t need one. Plenty of people put it off because of cost, a bad experience, or simply life getting busy. This page explains what happens when you come back.
Dental fear and long gaps between visits are very common. Most people who come back after years away say the hardest part was making the booking.
We ask what worries you and what you’d like to get out of the visit. If you just want a look and an honest picture, that’s fine.
We check your teeth and gums, take x-rays if needed, and show you photos on screen so you can see what we see.
You leave with an itemised plan, starting with anything urgent. Nothing is booked until you’ve decided.
Pain, infection and anything likely to get worse quickly.
Gum treatment and fillings to stop problems progressing.
Crowns, bridges, implants or dentures, if they’re needed, once things are stable.
Tell us when you book. We can take things slowly, agree a signal for stopping, and use happy gas, oral sedation or IV sedation with a visiting sedationist. Many people find a longer appointment under sedation gets more done in fewer visits.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This page is general information only and not a substitute for an examination. Individual results vary.
No. We see people after long gaps all the time. Our job is to help, not to tell you off.
We’ll prioritise it and stage it over time, so you can plan around your budget. You’ll always have costs in writing first.
Yes. A first visit doesn’t commit you to anything.
Often, yes. Tell us when you book and we’ll talk through options, including sedation.
Rebuilding worn or failing teeth in planned stages.
There’s no catching up to do and nothing to apologise for. If you’re in Cranebrook or Claremont Meadows, we’re a few minutes away in Jordan Springs.
Book an hour-long first visit. Tell us how you’re feeling about it and we’ll go at your pace.