Routine Dental Check-Up

A Key to Maintaining Oral Health and Addressing Your Concerns

Essential Dental Check-ups

Routine dental check-ups are extremely important, giving your dentist the opportunity to review all aspects of your oral health and to recommend further private dental care if necessary.

Your next dental check-up is also an opportunity for you to talk to your dentist about any concerns you may have about your teeth, gums, or smile so that you can discuss next steps and get the dental treatment or aesthetic dental care that you need.

Schedule your essential dental check-up today at your local Riverdale practice.

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A Complete Overview of Your Oral Health

A dental check-up is a regular, holistic overview of your oral health. Your check-up gives your dentist an opportunity to identify any problems and recommend any necessary dental treatment. Your next dental check-up will include:

  • A thorough tooth check
  • A thorough check of each tooth will be performed, with digital X-rays taken as required to assess any decay or infection below the gum line.
  • Gums measurement
  • Your gums will be measured to understand the strength of support provided to each tooth.
  • A tongue inspection
  • Your tongue and soft tissue will all be inspected for early signs of mouth cancer and other oral health problems.

Dental Check-Up/Dental Examination FAQs

If you are an NHS patient in England, your dental check-up will fall under Band 1 of the NHS dental charges and will be priced appropriately, excluding any follow-ups or further dental treatment which may be needed after your dental check-up.

Costs for private dental treatment can be obtained by contacting your local Riverdale dental practice directly.

If you are an NHS patient in England, your dental check-up will fall under Band 1 pricing, and will include an examination, diagnosis, advice and, if necessary, any X-ray’s your dentist deems necessary and, if necessary to maintain your dental health a scale and polish.

Most patients will only need a dental check-up every 12 to 24 months. After your dental check-up, your Riverdale dentist will recommend a date for your next check-up. This can range between 3 months and 2 years depending on your risk of dental problems.

There’s no need to wait for your next check-up if you have concerns about your teeth then we recommend you contact your nearest Riverdale practice to schedule an appointment.

We are currently welcoming new NHS patients at a number of our practices. As this can change frequently, please contact the practice directly to enquire.

Neeraj Diddee

Dentist/Clinical Director

BDS, FCGDent, Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
Riverdale Healthcare Clinical Director
Neeraj Diddee graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has since been keen and motivated to deliver the highest quality of dental care for his patients.

Since graduating, Neeraj has worked in several practices in the North East providing both NHS and Private dental care. He has continued to develop his professional training by gaining membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and recently gaining a Fellowship with the College of General Dentistry. He has also undertaken numerous courses in the UK and aborad including gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England.

Neeraj works clinically at Vitality Dental Care, Fairfield and is also Clinical Director for Riverdale Healthcare. He is also a Training Programme Director with Health Education England where he supports, mentors and teaches Foundation Dentists. His passion is Adhesive Restorative Dentistry and he also teaches hands-on courses on this subject.

Outside of work Neeraj enjoys going on holiday with his family, technology and sport.

Peter Duncan

Dentist

Peter graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2024, with distinction in oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology.

He enjoys all areas of general dentistry and has a particular interest in restorative dentistry. He is due to complete a diploma in restorative and aesthetic dentistry within the next year.
Originally from Belfast, Peter now lives in Newcastle with his partner. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys playing and watching football, as well as performing the occasional music gig at venues around the city.

Prateek Akhoury

Dentist

I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2014 and have since worked in a variety of practices across the country, gaining experience treating a wide range of patients with differing needs. Throughout my career, I have completed numerous postgraduate courses to ensure I remain up to date with modern dentistry and best clinical practices. I provide IV sedation for patients who experience dental anxiety, allowing necessary treatment to be carried out comfortably and safely. I have also helped many patients with a strong gag reflex to receive the care they need through IV sedation. I have a special interest in oral surgery and regularly treat patients requiring wisdom tooth removal or more complex extractions, including badly broken teeth or retained roots that are causing pain. I particularly enjoy working with anxious and nervous patients, even when sedation is not required. All treatment is delivered at a pace the patient feels comfortable with, ensuring a calm and supportive experience.

Andy Bath

Dentist GDC No. 231116

Area of interest:
Dental Implants

Available Days:
Thursday

Currently Offering:
Private Dental

Alexandra Walker

BDS Dentist

Alexandra grew up in the local area and graduated from the University of Sheffield achieving BDS with Honours.

She has worked in general practice in Sheffield, York and Newcastle carrying out routine dental care. She enjoys general dentistry and has a calm and friendly approach. She likes to meet new patients and put anxious patients at ease. Outside of work she loves spending time with her young son.