Check Ups
The importance of regular dental check-ups
At New Road Dental Practice, our approach is centred around prevention.
Regular dental examinations allow us to monitor your oral health over time and identify potential problems when they are small and generally easier to manage.
Early detection can help prevent relatively minor problems from developing into more complex conditions that may require more extensive treatment.
Your dentist will recommend a recall interval based on your individual oral health and risk profile. For many patients, this will be somewhere between 6 and 12 months, although some patients may require more or less frequent examinations.
What happens during a routine dental examination?
During your appointment, your dentist will assess areas including:
- Your oral hygiene and any signs of plaque or calculus build-up
- Evidence of tooth decay
- Chips, cracks or other damage to the teeth
- The health and condition of your gums
- Existing fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures
- The condition and function of previous dental treatment
- Your bite and jaw alignment
- Clicking or other jaw-joint symptoms
- Signs of teeth grinding or excessive wear
- The soft tissues of your mouth
- Signs that may require further investigation, including oral cancer screening
- The jaw and neck for any unusual swellings or lumps
We also recommend regular appointments with our hygiene team where appropriate. These provide an opportunity for professional cleaning, stain removal and personalised advice to support your daily oral hygiene routine.
Are dental X-rays safe?
Dental X-rays use a very small amount of radiation.
At New Road Dental Practice, we use modern digital X-ray technology where clinically appropriate. Digital X-rays are quick, comfortable and allow us to obtain valuable diagnostic information while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
Your dentist will only recommend X-rays when they are clinically indicated and appropriate for your individual needs.
Will I receive dental treatment on the same day as my check-up?
If your examination identifies a problem that requires treatment, our reception team will discuss the next steps and arrange an appropriate appointment.
Where appointment availability and the nature of the treatment allow, it may sometimes be possible to carry out treatment on the same day.
I am nervous about visiting the dentist. Can you help?
Absolutely.
We understand that visiting the dentist can be stressful, particularly if you have had an unpleasant experience in the past.
Our team is experienced in supporting nervous patients and will take the time to listen to your concerns and explain what is happening.
We can discuss ways of making your visits more comfortable, including appropriate pain-management and anxiety-management options where suitable.
Our priority is for you to feel listened to, respected and in control throughout your visit.
Testimonials
Chrissie Parker
3 months ago
Always excellent care and advice. I have complete trust in Deborah and her staff
Ron Docking
3 months ago
Broken tooth and chip stuck under gum while on holiday. First day back, Dmitri carefully removed broken chip,filled remaining tooth.Excellent speedy service!
David Perks
3 months ago
Courteous and helpful service. I have been a client for many years for regular tooth maintenance and repair
Rod Parrish
3 months ago
Elliot
3 months ago
Been coming here since I was 8. It is a very nice practice and everyone is very welcoming
Vicky Salter
4 months ago
I have been coming to New Road Dental practice since I was a baby. I am now 34 and this will always be my dentist. I am always treated with such great care and patience. From the dentist to the hygienist, I am always given such great advice on how to keep my teeth and gums healthy. Reception are always the loveliest ladies too.
Maximilian Harazin
5 months ago
I’ve been going to New Road Dental for my regular checkups and dental work for years, and I couldn’t be happier. My dentist, Debbie, is absolutely wonderful. She always treats me with outstanding professionalism, genuine friendliness, and respect. I highly recommend her and the practice to anyone looking for a great dentist!
Alison Speed
5 months ago
All team members are Friendly & helpful
John Willis
5 months ago
The staff are all very cheerful, welcoming and professional. It is easy to make an appointment and once at the surgery there is very little waiting time. I have been coming to this practice for dental treatment since 1981 and I have always been extremely satisfied with the service.
Ken Snow
6 months ago
I’ve received dental treatment at NRDP over many years and have always found them to be very professional & accommodating. Equipment is modern and under Dimitri’s leadership the Team provides a warm & friendly environment in which to have treatment . Ken S.
Rosalind Pritchard
6 months ago
Excellent level of treatment, good clear explanation of work required. Very friendly staff who go the extra mile to be helpful. Thank you all.
Sam and Samantha Orsborne
6 months ago
From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel really welcome. The receptionist was so friendly and kind, and took the time to chat with us which instantly put us at ease. There’s parking right outside the building as well, which made getting there really easy and stress-free.
We went for teeth whitening, and before anything started, Dimitri explained everything properly to us in a way that was easy to understand. We never felt rushed and could ask as many questions as we wanted, which made us feel really comfortable and confident from the start. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients and want you to feel relaxed.
The clinic itself is very modern and spotless, with really impressive equipment. We had 3D scans done for the moulds, which was such a cool experience and made everything feel very high-tech and precise. Throughout the whole appointment we felt like we were in safe hands and were looked after so well. Overall, it was such a positive experience and we received amazing care from start to finish.
Cezary Kucewicz
7 months ago
I came in for an emergency appointment, which ultimately led to the extraction of my wisdom tooth. I’m usually quite nervous about visiting the dentist, but Debbie and her team were absolutely incredible – without a doubt the best dental experience I’ve ever had!
From the moment I walked in, their warmth, friendliness and professionalism immediately put me at ease. The whole procedure was carried out quickly, smoothly and completely painlessly, bringing instant relief after several days of tooth pain.
I’m so grateful for the care I received and couldn’t recommend New Road Dental Practice more highly. Truly outstanding!
Robert Moss
8 months ago
I have been with this Surgery since 2020 and have always received an excellent service from the team. Communication is a massive plus especially the appointment reminders.
Christine Bainbridge
8 months ago
Dimitri and his team strike the right balance between top-notch professional clinical treatment and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a pleasure to go to New Road Dental practice, where I know I can expect first-class care. Excellent patient experience: if I could award more than five stars, I would! Thank you everyone.
Beverley Elston
9 months ago
Dr. Deborah Johnson is my dentist.
I’m a new patient at this practice and I have received nothing but great service from all the staff members, a warm welcome.
Thorough and great results from my treatment.
I would highly recommend this dental practice.
Thank you to the team Beverley
Chris Dyson
10 months ago
I am usually reluctant to post reviews in case it jinxes an otherwise good product or service, but in the case of New Road Dental practice I have no such reservations. They are excellent! During an appointment with Debbie today, I had what I shall call a composite reconstruction. Most of my tooth was gone but she did an amazing job of rebuilding it so that it is now indistinguishable from the one next to it. All the while taking care to keep me informed in her friendly and professional way. Many thanks to Debbie, her able assistant and all the team at New Road Dental practice.
Kathryn Bowman
10 months ago
From the moment you arrive you are met with a welcome smile.
All the team are kind, friendly and professional.
I’ve been a patient of Dimitri’s for a few years now and he is so patient, putting you at ease and explaining fully the required treatment.
“Kindness, professional expertise and reliability in an emergency…the perfect Saffron Walden dentist.