Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
Dental x-rays show what an examination cannot: decay between the teeth, infection at the root tip, and the level of the bone that holds the teeth in place. We use them to diagnose accurately and to plan treatment.
That depends on your risk of decay and gum disease. Dr Ope Sodeinde sets the interval at your consultation.
A tooth can look and feel fine while decay is spreading beneath the enamel or an infection is forming at the root. X-rays let us find these problems before they cause pain or reach the next tooth. They are a core part of the general and family dentistry in London we provide.
We take x-rays only where they will change the diagnosis or the plan, which keeps radiation exposure to a minimum, and we check your medical history first. Whether we are looking for decay that needs dental fillings or assessing bone before restorative work, the images give Dr Sodeinde a factual record to plan from.
In-mouth x-rays are included in the £195 consultation fee. Larger images such as CT scans and OPGs are charged separately, and we tell you before taking them. Our page on general and family dentistry costs in London explains how fees are structured.
Each image is taken for a specific reason: to check for decay under an old filling, to confirm root health before dental crowns, or to measure bone before a bridge or denture. Reading the images is the best way to avoid choosing the wrong treatment.
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New patients, so we have a baseline record; patients with pain or swelling; and anyone planning restorative work such as dental bridges, where the bone and the neighbouring roots must be checked first. We see many patients who have avoided the dentist for years, and the images are read without judgement.
The examination tells us which images you need and what they cost. Our general dentistry aftercare guide covers looking after your mouth between visits.
This happens during your dental examination. Most patients need only a small number of in-mouth images.
A small sensor is placed in the mouth for each image. The process takes a few minutes and the images appear on screen immediately.
We look for decay, infection and bone loss and use the findings to plan treatment, including whether you need restorations such as dentures.
We show you the images and explain what they mean in plain language before recommending any treatment.
Follow-up images may be taken to check that treatment is working or to watch an area over time. The interval depends on what the first images showed.
Our clinical lead is Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071). Bone level is the key measure in gum disease, so x-rays are read by a clinician who treats it.
Patients tell us they value an unhurried manner and honest options with no pressure. Every diagnosis is explained before we proceed with dental fillings or any other restorative work.
In-mouth x-rays are included in the £195 new patient consultation. CT scans and OPGs are charged separately, and we tell you the fee before taking them.
The interval depends on your oral health and is reviewed at each examination or professional teeth cleaning visit.
Small in-mouth images for decay and root checks, and larger images (OPG or CT) where we need to see the whole jaw or plan complex work.
In-mouth images show fine detail of a few teeth. An OPG shows all the teeth and both jaws in one image. A CT scan shows the bone in three dimensions. We choose the image that answers the clinical question.
We decide which images you need at your first visit. Read about what happens at your new patient consultation and how to book.
Request your assessment or call us on 020 7589 7792.
X-rays inform the rest of your treatment plan. Our costs page will help you plan your visit, and our pages on dental examinations, professional teeth cleaning, dental fillings, dental crowns and aftercare explain what may follow.
You will receive a written plan and an itemised quote when you arrange your assessment with Dr Sodeinde. It is yours to keep and use at any other practice.
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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