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Preventative dentistry • routine care • family dentistry

Protect Your Smile With Preventative and Routine Dentistry

Prevention is how you avoid surprises. Regular check-ups, hygiene care and simple protective steps keep your teeth and gums stable — and help you stay ahead of bigger treatment.

✅ Early detection
🪥 Gum health support
📍 Great Barr

Not sure where to start? A check-up is usually the best first step.

Friendly dental team welcoming patients for preventative and routine dentistry

Calm, thorough care — with clear advice and next steps.

Calm dental team providing preventative care

Why prevention matters

Routine care keeps small issues small — and helps you avoid sudden pain and bigger treatment later.

  • Spot decay and gum disease early
  • Reduce sensitivity and future breakdown
  • Keep gums stable and breath fresher
  • Plan ahead, instead of reacting
Dr Rikki Dhody, dentist at The Dentist West Midlands

Calm, honest care — led by the same dentist throughout

Healthy gums are the foundation

Gum disease often starts quietly. Hygiene care and routine checks help keep your mouth stable long-term.

Comparison showing healthy gums vs gum disease

Explore preventative and routine services

Choose what you need — each page explains who it’s for, what happens, and how to book.

Family care

Dental Check-Ups for You and Your Family

  • Early detection
  • Clear plan and advice

Teeth cleaning

Hygienist

  • Scale and polish
  • Gum health support

Protection

Mouthguards

  • Sports
  • Grinding / clenching

Imaging

3D Scans

  • Precise diagnosis
  • Planning complex care

Aftercare

Removal of Stitches

  • Quick appointment
  • Healing check included

Accessibility

Home Visits

  • Care where you are
  • For mobility limitations

Decision help

Comparison with NHS Dentist

  • Waiting times
  • Options and time

Anxiety support

Dentist for Nervous Patients

  • Explain-first care
  • Go at your pace

What to expect at a routine dental visit

  • Quick chat first: symptoms, concerns, medical history
  • Check-up: teeth, gums and oral tissues
  • Clear explanation: what we can see and what it means
  • Plan: sensible next steps if anything needs doing
Dentist discussing a routine dental check-up with a patient

Frequently asked questions

How often should I book a check-up?

Many people do well with a check-up every 6 months. If your risk is higher (gum issues, lots of previous work), we’ll recommend a suitable interval.

Do I need a hygienist as well as a check-up?

Often yes. Check-ups focus on diagnosis and planning; hygiene focuses on gum health and thorough cleaning. We’ll help you plan both.

What if I feel nervous?

Tell us when booking. We’ll go at your pace, explain first, and keep you in control throughout.

How do I know if I need a mouthguard?

If you play contact sport, or you grind/clench at night (jaw tension, headaches, worn edges), a custom mouthguard can help protect your teeth.

Can you help if I can’t travel easily?

Yes — our home visits are designed for patients with mobility or health limitations.

Practice building in Great Barr, Birmingham

Based in Great Barr — serving Birmingham and the West Midlands

If you want routine care that’s calm, clear and thorough, book online or call us and we’ll guide you to the right appointment.

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Ready to prioritise prevention?

Book a check-up, plan hygiene, and stay ahead of problems — with clear advice and no pressure.

We’ll explain options clearly — and you stay in control.

Call 01922 624900 Book now

Need help quickly?

Send an enquiry and we’ll come back to you. If it’s urgent, call 01922 624900.