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Dental Checkups

Your first line of defence against dental problems. We recommend visiting the dentist every 6 – 12 months to protect your oral health. During a routine checkup, we’ll look for signs of decay and gum disease and provide personalised advice.

Protect your oral health with regular dental checkups

We recommend visiting the dentist every six months to keep on top of your oral health. During an NHS dental checkup, we will check your mouth and gums for signs of disease and decay. Spotting small problems early on can help to prevent them from getting worse. This can also help to avoid the need for more extensive treatment like extractions.

Many people are entitled to free checkups on the NHS, including those in receipt of certain benefits and children under the age of 17. The NHS payment bands make it easy to budget for your checkups, and the clear and fixed pricing means that you won’t have any unexpected surprises. We provide friendly and reliable dental care for the whole family, including toddlers, teenagers and seniors. Book your routine checkup today.

The benefits of dental checkups

  • Protect your oral health
  • Get advice and support
  • Prevent dental problems
  • Avoid disease and decay

What is included in an NHS checkup?

An NHS checkup includes a complete screening of your oral health and X-rays, where clinically required. The purpose of a checkup is to examine your teeth and gums to look for signs of disease or decay. We will also offer advice on caring for your teeth at home and answer any questions you may have about your oral health or other dental treatments.

Best dental treatment l have ever received. Dr Waleed Khan provided on a number of occasions, pain-free, first-class dental treatment. He was extremely patient & sensitive to all of my needs, courteous and professional.

NHS Pricing bands

Transparent pricing for NHS treatments

Patient charges correct as of April 2023

Treatment Band One

  • An examination and diagnosis (e.g. x-rays)
  • Advice on how to prevent future problems
  • A scale and polish, if required

If you need to see a dentist immediately, an urgent NHS appointment costs £23.80.

£26.80

Treatment Band Two

  • Everything in band one, plus...
  • Any further treatment such as fillings or root canal work
  • Extractions, if your dentist needs to take out one or more teeth

£73.50

Treatment Band Three

  • Everything in bands one and two, plus...
  • Crowns, dentures or bridges
  • This includes more complex procedures.

You only pay once for the highest treatment band, even if multiple treatments are required.

£319.10

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Frequently asked questions

How can we help?

We recommend that children start visiting the dentist once their first tooth appears. This will help them to get used to the environment and the dental team, and it will also allow us to spot any problems early. Regular checkups from a young age can help to prevent dental problems later in life.

Yes, we have experience in treating patients who are nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist. We will take the time to explain everything to you and put you at ease. We also offer a range of relaxation techniques to help you feel more relaxed during your treatment.

If we find any problems during your checkup, we will discuss your treatment options with you. Many procedures can be carried out quickly and easily at the surgery, but some may require referral to a specialist. We will always try to offer you the most conservative (least invasive) treatment option first.

We offer emergency appointments for patients who are in pain or who have an infection. We will always try to see you as soon as possible, and we will provide you with advice and support until you can be seen by a dentist.

Do you still have questions?

We offer excellent care and advice regarding our wide range of treatments to all of our patients.

Contact our main practice

0121 561 3526

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Patient stories

Hear from our happy patients

  • The extraction was done very fast.

    Felicia Egberha

    Felicia Egberha

    Dec 16,2024

  • Absolutely fantastic. Can’t thank Simran and Demi enough for giving me my smile and confidence back. Highly recommend. Really going to miss these guys so much. X

    Sharon Smith

    Sharon Smith

    Dec 12,2024

  • As I am a very nervous patient from bad experience at a different dental practice. Bhandals in Blackheath are by far the best dental. They are very understanding if you are nervous or have had previous bad experience here at Blackheath Bhandal they put you at ease and make you very comfortable and put the control in your hands and at your own pace and they have a very high duty of care to there patients. They helped and put me at ease and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. 10/10 best dental practice. Amazing staff I will happily return back to Bhandal Blackheath.

    demon.dragongaz

    demon.dragongaz

    Dec 10,2024

  • Always nice and friendly, and look after me cuz I'm a scardey cat!!

    Sooz Boulton

    Sooz Boulton

    Dec 8,2024

  • I went today and i was seen by dr sukhmani and liz , I was very very nervous but they were brilliant, I didn't feel the needle and put me at ease, thank you

    Jayne Mellor

    Jayne Mellor

    Dec 4,2024

  • Dr Simran Bhandal and her dental nurse Demi have spent the last year or so transforming my smile using the Invisalign treatment plan. I have received the best care and treatment and now I have the most amazing smile. The detailed care and attention I have received has been professional and attentive, I have felt at ease and confident throughout knowing the results would be as desired. High standards deserve high praise. So a big thank you to Simran, Demi and the lovely reception staff at the Bhandal practice in Blackheath.

    Jo Ashcroft

    Jo Ashcroft

    Nov 26,2024

  • My son had invisalines fitted by Dr Pavan who has been great from start to finish and now my son is all done after 12 months and his teeth are perfect. Thank you

    Stuart Kettle

    Stuart Kettle

    Nov 22,2024

  • Dr Dovsa was excellent, removed my large front canine, very quickly and I didn't feel thing, also carried out a clean, she was so friendly and put me at ease and I cannot praise her enough or Zuzanna her nurse. Thank You so much Mrs Howen

    Martin Howen

    Martin Howen

    Nov 17,2024

  • Excellent service. Got me a same day appointment to save me having any more time off work, which was really appreciated. Very friendly staff, including Dr Darsa and her little assistant. She came running after me to say I had forgotten my shopping list. Bless her. Thank you to all the team

    Darren Walsh

    Darren Walsh

    Nov 14,2024

  • Went to this dentist today after moving and needed a new dentist. Saw Dr Pavan and Kerenza, they were great, very friendly and professional and put me at ease. Will definitely be booking with them again x

    helen catlady

    helen catlady

    Nov 4,2024

  • I am so pleased I came across this dentist on the nhs find a dentist app to be honest what drew me to this practice was the parking situation but that has become insignificant with the treatment I have received from this practice, from my initial consultation to the two treatments I needed I have experienced fabulous treatment. The staff are friendly, the 3 dentists I saw explained everything that was needed and didn’t make me feel pressured into making a decision. I am not sure how they do it they are so efficient that I haven’t had to wait more than a minute or so past my appointment time to be seen my tooth extraction was booked for 8am and I was walking out of the surgery with 1 less tooth at 8.10am but didn’t feel rushed at all. I will highly recommend this dentist surgery to people I know or who need an nhs one.

    Tracy Donaghy

    Tracy Donaghy

    Nov 1,2024

  • Both my partner and I have both had dental treatment carried out recently by doctor Bulgit Bhandal, we would love to thank him for the very professional treatment he showed to us both, thank you so much.

    Brian Woodhall

    Brian Woodhall

    Oct 2,2024

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