Dental Check Up Marbella

At R&H Dental in Marbella, we review your medical history and concerns, examine your mouth and use imaging when needed. We then explain the findings and priorities, so you can understand any proposed treatment before deciding.

R&H offers a patient's first dental check-up free. This does not make every consultation or treatment free: same-day emergency appointments and aesthetic consultations have separate fees. Confirm the appointment type when requesting your visit.

Our usual check-up takes around 30–40 minutes. Allow time to explain symptoms, review your health history and discuss findings. Additional investigations or treatment may need a separate appointment rather than being completed during the examination.

The examination and professional cleaning are separate appointments at R&H. A check-up establishes your dental health and treatment needs; cleaning removes deposits. Tell reception if you want both so the appropriate time can be arranged.

Yes. Tell us about the gap in care and anything troubling you. The examination provides a starting point for a prioritised plan; a long absence does not by itself determine how much treatment you need.

Explain whether this is your first visit, a routine review or a specific problem. Mention pain, swelling, anxiety and any access needs. This helps reception arrange the right appointment rather than treating every request as a routine examination.

No. The form sends an appointment request, and reception confirms availability and the final arrangements. Wait for confirmation before planning around a particular time, and make clear if symptoms mean you need prompt assessment.

R&H provides English-speaking dental care. Tell reception your preferred language when arranging the visit and ask for any unfamiliar terms to be explained. Understanding the diagnosis, alternatives and costs is part of making an informed decision.

Yes. Bring the existing treatment plan and relevant images if available, and explain which decision you want help with. Ask reception about the consultation and any new imaging fees before attending; a second opinion has its own scope.

Yes. An examination can help you understand your situation and options. If treatment is recommended, we explain priorities and prices; attending the assessment does not commit you to accepting the proposed work that day.

No. We also assess gums, existing restorations, tooth wear, your bite, jaw joints and soft tissues. Looking at these together helps distinguish an isolated tooth problem from a wider issue affecting how your mouth functions.

We look for changes such as cracks, worn edges, decay and problems with the surrounding tooth. Age alone does not mean a filling needs replacing; the decision depends on its condition and whether repair or monitoring is reasonable.

Yes. Existing dental work is part of the examination, including its fit, accessible margins and surrounding tissues. Tell us if a crown feels loose or food catches around a bridge, even when there is no pain.

We check for bleeding, recession, inflammation and changes around the supporting tissues, with probing where appropriate. Findings are interpreted together; one pocket measurement alone does not establish the extent of gum disease or the treatment required.

The tongue, cheeks, palate and other soft tissues can show changes unrelated to cavities. Examining them helps identify lesions that need observation or investigation. Tell us about soreness or an area that repeatedly changes or does not heal.

No. Soft-tissue examination can identify concerning changes, but it cannot exclude every oral cancer. A suspicious or persistent lesion may require follow-up, referral or further tests, even if the rest of your dental examination is reassuring.

How your teeth meet can help explain uneven wear, discomfort or stress on dental work. We assess the bite alongside the teeth and joints; noticing a contact difference does not automatically mean you need orthodontics or bite adjustment.

It may reveal wear patterns, damaged restorations or other findings worth exploring. These are considered with your symptoms and history. Tooth wear alone does not prove active grinding or automatically mean that a night guard is necessary.

Yes, especially if it comes with pain, stiffness or restricted opening. Jaw-joint assessment is part of the published check-up process. Describe when it happens and whether it affects eating so the dentist can decide whether further assessment is needed.

Existing implants and their surrounding tissues can be assessed as part of reviewing your dental work. Bring details of treatment performed elsewhere if available. Any implant-specific maintenance or investigation should then be planned according to the findings.

Some problems between teeth, around roots or within supporting bone cannot be assessed fully by looking in the mouth. An indicated X-ray adds information to the examination; its purpose should be explained before it is taken.

No. Imaging should answer a clinical question and reflect your examination, risk and previous images. It is not automatically repeated at each visit simply because a certain number of months has passed since the last examination.

It is a small X-ray taken to show selected teeth and nearby structures in detail. The dentist chooses the view for the question being investigated, such as suspected decay or a concern around a particular root.

A panoramic image gives a wider overview of teeth and jaws. It may help with particular planning questions, but it does not replace every detailed tooth image. Your dentist selects imaging according to what needs to be assessed.

Usually a routine examination does not require CBCT. Three-dimensional imaging is considered for selected questions where it can change management, such as complex anatomy. It should not be assumed necessary for every check-up or every treatment plan.

Yes, relevant recent images may help the dentist decide what additional information is needed. Tell us where they were taken and bring available copies. Their usefulness depends on image quality, coverage and changes in your dental condition.

No. Digital dental X-rays still use ionising radiation. We select examinations according to diagnostic need; the dose depends on the equipment and technique. Digital imaging does not justify taking a scan without a relevant clinical reason.

X-rays are included when treatment is carried out at R&H Dental. If no treatment is carried out, a 60€ imaging and administration fee applies.

Yes. Our check-up process includes explaining X-rays and intraoral photographs on screen. Ask the dentist to point out the area of concern and relate it to your symptoms, the proposed treatment and any reasonable alternatives.

No single examination or image detects every possible condition. Findings must be considered alongside symptoms and previous history. If discomfort persists after a reassuring check-up, report it so the dentist can reassess rather than assuming nothing can be wrong.

Decay and gum problems can develop without noticeable pain. Examination may identify changes early enough for monitoring or simpler care. Feeling comfortable is welcome, but it does not provide the same information as a professional assessment of your mouth.

Tell the clinic about recurring bleeding rather than waiting silently for the next review. It can reflect inflammation and needs assessment. The dentist can decide whether routine hygiene care or a separate periodontal evaluation is appropriate.

Yes. We can look for oral contributors such as deposits, gum inflammation and untreated dental problems. An examination helps direct care, but it cannot promise to eliminate every cause of bad breath with dental treatment alone.

Explain which teeth react, the trigger and whether the sensation stops quickly or lingers. Sensitivity can have different explanations. This detail helps the dentist focus the examination instead of assuming that every sensitive tooth has a cavity.

Health conditions, medicines, allergies and pregnancy can affect assessment and treatment planning. An updated history helps us choose appropriate precautions. Bring an accurate medication list and tell us about changes since your previous dental visit.

Yes. Diabetes is relevant to oral-health assessment and gum care. Tell us about your diagnosis, medicines and any recent changes in health so your dental recommendations and follow-up can reflect your individual circumstances.

Yes. Medicines and medical treatments may change the precautions or timing needed for dental care. Give the dentist your current list, including non-prescription products. Do not stop or alter prescribed medication yourself to prepare for a check-up.

Yes. Tell the team that you are pregnant or might be pregnant so the examination and any proposed imaging or treatment can be planned appropriately. Do not assume that a dental problem must remain unassessed until after delivery.

Tell us before attending so we can explain the sequence and agree how you will request a pause. Starting with your concerns helps make the visit more predictable. Speak up during the examination if you need us to stop.

Yes, mention concerns about colour, shape or alignment so we understand your priorities. The routine examination first establishes oral health; detailed cosmetic planning may need a separate aesthetic consultation with its own time and fee.

We explain the finding, its significance and the available options. The treatment plan separates needs by priority and includes pricing. Ask what could happen if you monitor or postpone a problem so you can make an informed decision.

Priority depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, risk of deterioration and how different treatments relate to one another. We distinguish urgent care, problems suitable for monitoring and optional improvements, rather than assuming everything must be done at once.

No. Some early lesions without a cavity may be managed with prevention and monitoring; others need restoration. We assess the lesion and your risk rather than deciding from colour alone, then explain what follow-up is needed.

It means the current findings support observation rather than immediate treatment. Ask what change is being watched, what you can do at home and when it will be reassessed. Monitoring is an active plan, not a reason to ignore symptoms.

Yes. Ask why a particular option suits the tooth and what alternatives may achieve. The comparison should include the amount of treatment, risks, maintenance and cost, helping you understand the recommendation rather than simply accepting a procedure name.

R&H's check-up process includes a treatment plan with transparent pricing when work is recommended. Ask which items are included and whether additional investigations could change the estimate. The examination fee and subsequent treatment costs are separate matters.

Discuss your priorities, availability and budget when reviewing the plan. Some care may be staged, while other problems need earlier attention or a particular sequence. The dentist can explain a clinically reasonable order and the implications of delays.

Yes. Findings may lead to hygiene care, restorative treatment or a more focused assessment of gums, roots or other concerns. The check-up helps identify the appropriate next step; it does not mean every investigation is completed in one visit.

Absolutely. Ask what question the test answers or what problem the treatment addresses. The dentist should relate recommendations to your examination and explain relevant alternatives. Clear explanations are part of R&H's published approach to treatment planning.

Make sure you understand the findings, any priorities, estimated costs and when to return. If something is being monitored, ask what symptoms should prompt earlier contact. Knowing the next step is more useful than leaving with an unexplained list of procedures.

The interval is individual, based on oral health and future risk. Six months may suit some patients, while others need a different schedule. Ask your dentist for a recall plan rather than assuming everyone needs the same frequency.

People differ in decay risk, gum condition, existing dental work and medical circumstances. Your dentist uses your findings to set the interval. A shorter recall is intended to monitor your needs, not a judgement about someone else's care.

Yes. Baby teeth contribute to eating and development, and their condition matters before permanent teeth arrive. Reviews allow assessment of decay, hygiene and bite development. Child-specific advice and appointments can be arranged through R&H's children's dentistry care.

The verified clinic guidance lists subsequent six-month reviews at 60€ for adults and 40€ for children aged 12 or under. Confirm your appointment's scope with reception; treatment and differently scoped consultations are not covered simply by attending a review.

Yes. Prevention advice can reflect your gum condition, decay risk and areas that are difficult to clean. Tell us which parts of your routine are challenging so the recommendations are practical rather than simply repeating general brushing advice.

Regular assessment, appropriate home care and addressing identified problems can help limit progression. Early detection may permit a more conservative approach, but it cannot guarantee that you will never need a large filling, root canal or extraction.

No. Report new or worsening symptoms so the clinic can reconsider the timing and appointment type. A scheduled routine review is not a reason to leave a developing dental problem unassessed until that date arrives.

No. R&H's verified guidance distinguishes the free first dental check-up from a same-day emergency appointment, listed at 99€. Any dental treatment is additional. Tell reception your symptoms so the request is handled under the appropriate appointment type.

No. Reviews can identify changes and help maintain dental work, but longevity also depends on the tooth, restoration, bite and daily care. Any written guarantee has its own conditions and should not be confused with a promise of lifelong function.

Yes. Explain your travel pattern when discussing recall and any treatment priorities. An agreed timetable can make continuity easier, particularly if different dentists are involved. Keep relevant treatment information available and report changes rather than waiting until your next Marbella visit.