What’s included in your dental check-up

Your appointment at Wash Common Dental Practice will typically include:

Review and update of your medical history and current medications
Discussion of any dental concerns or symptoms
Extra-oral examination of the face, neck, jaw joints, and lymph nodes
Comprehensive oral cancer screening, including examination of all soft tissues
Full examination of your teeth
Assessment of gum health (BPE screening)
Examination of existing dental work, including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures
Bite and jaw assessment
Personalised advice to support your oral health and ongoing care

Dental X-rays may be recommended if clinically necessary to help detect issues that cannot be seen during a visual examination. These will always be explained to you beforehand.

Oral cancer screening

Oral cancer screening is an integral part of every routine dental check-up at Wash Common Dental Practice. This includes both extra-oral and intra-oral examinations to check for any unusual lumps, swellings, ulcers, or changes in the soft tissues.

Most findings are entirely harmless. If anything requires further investigation, your dentist will discuss the next steps with you clearly and reassuringly.

How often should I have a check-up?

Recall intervals are tailored to each individual. Most patients are advised to attend a routine dental check-up every 6 to 12 months, depending on their oral health and risk factors. Your dentist will advise on the most appropriate schedule for you.

Nervous or anxious patients

We understand that visiting the dentist can feel daunting for some patients. Our team takes a gentle, patient-focused approach and will always take the time to explain each step of your check-up, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed throughout your visit.

Book your dental check-up

To book your routine dental check-up, please contact our friendly reception team or book online.

Telephone: 01635 45876
Address: Wash Common Dental Practice, 2 Essex Street, Newbury, RG14 6QN

New patients are always welcome.

4.7

Wash Common Dental Practice

4.7

Alison Sloan

15:04 04 Feb 26

First appointment with Dr Krishan. He is brilliant, he and Sarah Jane, the dental nurse were friendly and welcomed me to the practice, this helped me to relax because I was very anxious about the appointment after a bad experience at a different practice. He explained what was going to happen and afterwards talked through the next steps. Highly recommend

Ezo Smith

08:05 27 Jan 26

I saw Dr Singh for pain in my jaw and neck due to clenching and grinding my teeth at night. I had awful headaches and ordinary night guards didn't make any improvements. Dr Singh recommended Mitchigan Splint to solve the problem and I cannot thank him enough. I've been using it for two months now and I no longer wake up with tension headaches or painful jaw.

Caroline Grey

15:00 13 Jan 26

I thought Dr Krisan was really lovely and made me feel very calm during my appt . I would highly recommend

Gemma Evans

14:01 23 Dec 25

Another great experience at Wash Common Dental Practice. Starting with the receptionists always welcoming, reassuring and helpful. Then the dentists and nurses who are supportive and professional. My latest experience was with Dr Seepaul Singh who completed a procedure to the highest standard whilst he reassured me and helped me relax as I an a very nervous patient. Plus a phone call to check up on me the next day. A wonderful dental surgery which I would highly recommend to anyone.

Jerry Cox

11:13 13 May 25

I’ve just had my new crown expertly fitted by Dr Shivani Singh. She was really kind and sensitive throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her and the staff at Wash Common Dental Practice Newbury Berkshire

Samantha Blackwell

13:38 12 May 25

Highly recommend especially if you or a child is nervous. The kind, patient and understanding service I have received is second to none. Dr Shivani Singh is just wonderful. I feel she went above and beyond really taking the time to talk with me whilst resolving my dental issue promptly. My 7yr old daughter was treated with the same gentle professionalism, and she is no longer worried about the dentist! It’s a miracle! Thank you so much to the team.

Richard Harbord

14:25 09 May 25

Hi. Just a quick review on this dental practice.I would give it a score of outstanding.A very professional Service.The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome.I Can highly recommend it to anyone who are nervous patients like me.And I’d like to thank Dr Shivani for taking care of me.Ricky….Upper Buckleberry

fiona

11:02 25 Apr 25

After a really awful week of previous dentist saying my tooth pain was sinus , to then going to Dr saying nothing wrong with sinus go back to dentist !!!I had a flyer through the post for Wash common dental practice. Called them and was seen within 3 hrs. Dr khalid found the issue straightaway and confirmed his findings with an X-ray. I then had the tooth removed the next day ! Dr khalid and Silvia were AMAZING. They talked me through everything they were doing and took everything slowly. The whole procedure was calm and although I was terrified they put me at ease the whole time.I cannot recommend the practice enough.Also a big shout out to the lovely receptionists who put together the appointments. 👍

Mark Keenan

14:23 20 Mar 25

I have nothing but praise for the entire team. Highly skilled dentists and hygienists that over many years seem to work pain-free miracles to preserve my own teeth for as long as possible whilst also being super capable of offering high-end implants when some teeth inevitably have to come out. And everyone is so friendly there - you feel it the moment you walk through the front door.

Andrew Cadwell

15:21 03 Mar 25

I have been using this surgery for years. All the staff have always been unfailingly courteous and kind and a recent extensive course of treatment has been completed with customary professionalism by Dr Khalid. I am very grateful to him and thoroughly recommend Wash Common Dental Practice.

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Routine dental check-ups in Newbury

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What’s included in your dental check-up

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