Affordable dental examinations for under 18s

As our offer of examinations for children under 12 has been so popular, we have an offer for older children too. Read on!

Dental care funded by the NHS can be hard to access at the moment. As we know children benefit from regular dental examinations our private-only dental practices are allocating special times for children. We invite you to book an appointment using the form at the end of this page.

Affordable dental examinations for children

• Appointments for children aged 12 – 17 are more expensive because of developing permanent secondary teeth.
• If you have more than one child, book an appointment for each child and we will do our best to cluster the booking.
• To secure the appointment the parent/guardian will be asked to pay in advance.
• We especially look forward to meeting children who have not visited our practice before.

Where and when?

SpaDental affordable dental appointments for children and teenagers under eighteen will be available on selected days:

• • Glastonbury – Monday
  • Ledbury  – Wednesday or Thursday.
  • Ross-on-Wye – Wednesday or Thursday.
  • Tewkesbury – Friday

We aim to book appointments at a school-friendly time. 

To book an appointment

Please fill in our ‘Contact Us’ form. Indicate in the comment box ‘Children’s Special’.

About your clinician

Abdul Wahab offers special children’s examinations in Glastonbury, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury. Abdul qualified as a dentist in India and has over fifteen years’ experience in India and the UAE. While he is waiting for an opportunity to sit the registration examinations to practice as a dentist in England, Abdul registered with the GDC as a dental therapist.

“The dental therapist and team put my daughter completely at ease, explained fully the treatment and outcomes.”

Good to know

A child’s dental examination includes a risk-assessment of your child’s oral health. Regular examinations help identify concerns, such as caries, bite, cracks and uneven wear. Early identification helps to protect your child’s developing dentition.

If your child requires further treatment, your dental therapist can develop a treatment plan. Dental therapists provide further hygiene and preventive treatment, including fluoride painting. They are also qualified to perform routine treatments, including placing fillings.

A dental examination is an excellent opportunity for a child, parent or guardian to discuss oral health concerns and the development of their teeth. We have a referral system in place for patients who present with a concern a dentist needs to diagnose and treat. This is particularly relevant for older children developing their secondary teeth.

Should your child require additional treatment, one of the team can discuss payment options. We offer good value dental plans for both adults and children that help to spread the cost of regular examinations and include a 10% discount on essential treatments.

• Read more about ‘direct access’ to dental therapy

Book soon!

Places are limited, so please book your child’s affordable dental examination soon. One of our reception team will be in place to confirm the date and time. They will also request payment in advance to secure your place.

About Children’s Day

For children, going to the dentist can be a daunting experience.

Some children are more nervous than others, and others have difficulty processing all the new information. Our dedicated children’s days aim to create an especially child-friendly and welcoming environment of these special days dedicated to promoting children’s oral health.

• This article may help if your child has a difficulty processing sensory information: read a patient’s story here.

We look forward to meeting your children!

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