DENTAL CHECK-UPS

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Good oral hygiene is a precursor for a healthy smile, and that's why our dental check-up is not just a quick look over - it involves an essential 13 point dental health check.

We are now accepting new private patients to join our surgery for routine dental check-ups as well as emergency appointments.

With 40 years of experience behind us, we can offer you a range of general dental treatments like dental check-ups, hygienist services and white fillings.

We are now accepting new patients on a private basis and offer bespoke dental membership plans.

What we offer

For patients who join our private dental care, we offer the following checks during a routine check-up:

Check for caries and tooth decay
Check for tooth cracks/fractures
Check for tooth wear
Gingival health check for identifying any gum disease
Mouth cancer check
Head & neck check to identify swollen glands, jaw and biting
Oral hygiene check

Inside mouth check (lips, cheek, roof and floor of mouth, tongue)
Functionality of mouth (chewing, biting, smiling)
Health and stability of existing restorations (fillings)
Health of bone
Health of areas under, between and inside teeth
X-rays (included)

Where are you based?

Ipswich Dental Surgery, 27, Berners Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3LN

We are situated close to Ipswich Town centre, IP1. Please click here for directions.

What are your opening hours?

Everybody is welcome to Ipswich Dental Surgery, and you don’t need to be an existing patient to visit us.

Mon – Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday Closed

How do I book an appointment?

Please ring us on 01473 253870, email info@ipswichdentalsurgery.com, or message us on our contact page.

You can also request a call back by clicking here.

We send text & email reminders to all our patients. Should you need to cancel or change an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice.

How frequently should I have a routine dental check-up?

A routine dental examination is generally between 3 and 12 months, and our recommendations will be based on guidelines issued by an independent body NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Your dietary habits and how you look after your gums and teeth at home are a decisive factor in the frequency of dental check-ups.

I don't have any pain, so why do I need a routine dental check-up?

That’s great news that you don’t have any pain, however, unlike toothache or sensitivity, gum disease often doesn’t cause pain or discomfort, but if gum disease is left untreated at the first stage of gingivitis, it can develop into periodontitis, which is much more severe and can lead to tooth loss.

Did you know that toothache develops over a long time sometimes months? Once a cavity is formed it slowly deteriorates to the stage where it results in severe pain leading to either tooth loss or more expensive and extensive treatment such as Root Canal Treatment (RCT) and large fillings.

Neglecting dental check-ups usually leads to pain and more difficult treatments in the future, so it’s best to deal with problems beforehand, or, if possible, prevent them entirely.

To book a dental check-up or to register with us, give our friendly team a call on

01473 253870 or Get in touch using the button below.