Dental check-ups in London
Routine examinations that catch decay, gum disease and oral-health problems early.
Regular check-ups are the foundation of good dental health. Your dentist examines your teeth, gums, and mouth, looking for early signs of decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other issues that are easier and cheaper to treat when caught early.
A private dental check-up in London costs £50-£120 depending on the practice and location. Central London practices charge more. Some include X-rays in the price, others charge separately. For a full breakdown of treatment costs, see our London dental cost guide.
On the NHS, a check-up falls under Band 1 at £27.90, which includes diagnosis, X-rays, and a treatment plan if needed. For more on NHS dental access, see our NHS dentist London hub.
The NHS recommends check-ups every 6 to 24 months depending on your risk level. Your dentist will advise how often you need to come in based on the health of your teeth and gums.
A check-up is often combined with a hygienist appointment for a professional clean. Browse dentists by area: North London, South London, East London, West London, and Central London.
This information is a general guide and is not a substitute for professional dental advice. Always consult a qualified dentist about your individual circumstances.
Written and reviewed by the Dentist-London.com Editorial team. Last reviewed 3 March 2026. Prices shown are indicative ranges, not quotes - confirm costs directly with the practice.
Practice-by-practice listings for this treatment are on their way. We verify which of London's 2,144 CQC-registered practices offer dental check-ups directly from each practice's own website, rather than guessing — those listings will appear here as that verification data lands. In the meantime, you can browse every practice by borough below.
Find a dentist by borough
- Barking and Dagenham 21 practices
- Barnet 123 practices
- Bexley 45 practices
- Brent 76 practices
- Bromley 76 practices
- Camden 96 practices
- City of London 35 practices
- Croydon 69 practices
- Ealing 84 practices
- Enfield 54 practices
- Greenwich 50 practices
- Hackney 36 practices
- Hammersmith and Fulham 66 practices
- Haringey 60 practices
- Harrow 74 practices
- Havering 46 practices
- Hillingdon 51 practices
- Hounslow 58 practices
- Islington 45 practices
- Kensington and Chelsea 72 practices
- Kingston upon Thames 54 practices
- Lambeth 56 practices
- Lewisham 44 practices
- Merton 44 practices
- Newham 38 practices
- Redbridge 59 practices
- Richmond upon Thames 68 practices
- Southwark 55 practices
- Sutton 56 practices
- Tower Hamlets 54 practices
- Waltham Forest 38 practices
- Wandsworth 81 practices
- Westminster 260 practices