Fluoride toothpaste, twice a day
Brush for two minutes, then spit and don't rinse, so the fluoride stays on the teeth. Rinsing it away removes much of the benefit.
Check-ups & everyday care
General Dentist in Dubai
Check-ups, cleaning, fillings and urgent appointments for adults and children, from dentists who explain what they find and put every proposed treatment in a written plan first.
- Open 7 days, 10:00–20:00
- X-rays only when indicated
- Written plan before treatment
A check-up ends with an explanation of what we found and, if anything needs treatment, a written plan with options.
Quick answer
What does a general dentist do?
A general dentist looks after the everyday health of your teeth and gums: examinations, cleaning, fillings, treating pain and infection, and spotting problems early, before they need larger treatment. At Creative Arts in Jumeirah, a check-up covers teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, with X-rays taken only when your history or the examination calls for them, and any treatment is proposed in a written plan.
27 yearsIn-house dental laboratory in the same building
Written planItemised treatment plan before you commit
Open daily10:00–20:00, seven days a week
Jumeirah 3614 Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
Everyday dental care
What would you like help with?
Most visits fall into one of these. Each page explains what the treatment involves, when it is needed and what the alternatives are.
Dental fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings for decay, chips and old amalgam, and when a larger restoration is the better choice.
Teeth cleaning (GBT)
Plaque is disclosed with a dye, then removed with air, water and fine powder, with hand or ultrasonic scaling for hard deposits.
Tooth extraction
When a tooth cannot be saved: simple and surgical extraction, aftercare and planning the gap.
Emergency dentist
Severe pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling or a lost crown: first aid and how to reach us.
Root canal treatment
Treating an infected or inflamed nerve so the tooth can be kept, with microscope-assisted work.
Gum treatment
Bleeding gums, gum disease and deep cleaning, and how gum health affects every other treatment.
Children's dentistry
First visits, fissure sealants and fluoride, and why baby teeth matter.
Dental problems A–Z
Toothache, bleeding gums, broken teeth, stains and more, each with the options from simplest to most involved.
Sensitive teeth
Twinges with cold or sweet food: causes and lasting relief.
The check-up
What a dental check-up at Creative Arts includes
A check-up is an examination, not just a quick look. This is what happens.
Medical and dental history
Medicines, conditions and changes since your last visit. Some medicines dry the mouth or affect the gums.
5 minutesTeeth and existing work
Each tooth is checked for decay, cracks and wear, and fillings, crowns and implants are checked for leaking or chipped margins.
ExaminationGums and bone support
Gum pockets are measured around the teeth. Bleeding and pocket depth show gum disease long before teeth feel loose.
ExaminationSoft tissues and bite
Tongue, cheeks, palate and floor of the mouth are checked, along with the jaw joints and signs of grinding.
ScreeningX-rays if indicated
Taken only when your risk or a specific finding calls for them. See the section below on how that decision is made.
As neededExplanation and plan
You are shown what we found. Anything that needs treatment goes into a written plan with the cost and the alternatives before you decide.
Before you leave
Frequency
How often should you have a dental check-up?
Six months is a habit, not a rule. The right interval depends on your own risk, and your dentist should tell you what it is and why.
| Your situation | Typical check-up interval | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy teeth and gums, little new decay | Every 12 months, sometimes longer | Low risk: little changes between visits |
| Average risk, some fillings | Every 6 months | Enough to catch small decay while a small filling still fixes it |
| Gum disease under treatment or maintenance | Every 3–4 months | Bacteria re-colonise gum pockets within a few months |
| Frequent new decay, dry mouth or braces | Every 3–6 months | Higher risk needs closer monitoring and prevention |
| Children | Every 3–12 months, by risk | Baby teeth have thinner enamel and decay moves faster |
Intervals follow the risk-based approach of mainstream dental guidelines; your dentist sets yours after the examination.
X-ray policy
Do you need X-rays at every check-up?
No. We take dental X-rays when they are clinically indicated, not by default at every visit. An X-ray is justified when it can show what the examination cannot: decay between back teeth, infection at a root tip, or bone loss from gum disease.
- New patients usually need a baseline set, unless recent images from another dentist are available and readable.
- Low-risk patients may go a year or two between bitewing X-rays.
- Higher-risk patients, with frequent new decay or active gum disease, need them more often.
- Pain or swelling usually needs an image of that tooth on the day.
3D CBCT scans are a separate tool. They are used for planning implants and surgery, such as wisdom tooth removal near the nerve, not for routine check-ups. If you are pregnant, tell us: non-urgent X-rays are usually postponed.
Prevention
Four habits that prevent most fillings
Most decay and gum disease can be prevented. These habits make the biggest difference, and none of them cost much.
Clean between the teeth
Most adult decay and gum disease starts between teeth, where a brush does not reach. Interdental brushes or floss once a day.
How often you have sugar
Each sugary snack or drink starts an acid attack lasting roughly half an hour. Sugar kept to mealtimes does much less harm than sipping sweet drinks all day.
Professional cleaning
Hardened tartar cannot be brushed off. A hygiene appointment removes it and shows the areas you are missing.
Don't wait for the check-up
Signs you should book sooner than your next check-up
Worth an examination rather than waiting months.
Book an appointment if you notice
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss, or that look red and puffy
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the drink is gone
- A tooth that hurts when you bite
- A chipped tooth, or a filling or crown that feels rough or loose
- A sore or patch in the mouth that has not healed in two weeks
Contact us straight away if you have
- Severe or throbbing toothache, or pain that keeps you awake
- Swelling in the face or gum
- A tooth knocked out or badly broken
- Bleeding that will not stop after an extraction
- Facial swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing: go to a hospital emergency department now
Who treats you
The dentists you will see for check-ups and everyday care
General care is led by dentists who also carry out fillings and microscope-assisted root canal work, so a problem found at a check-up can usually be treated by the same person.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does a dental check-up take?
A routine check-up for an existing patient usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. A first visit takes longer because we record your history, examine everything in detail, measure the gums and may take baseline X-rays. If you are also having a cleaning, it is usually booked in the same visit or straight after.
Is a check-up the same as a cleaning?
No. A check-up is the dentist's examination of your teeth, gums, soft tissues and bite; a cleaning removes plaque and tartar. They are often done at the same visit but are separate services, and some people, for example those in gum disease maintenance, need cleaning more often than a full examination.
Do you take X-rays at every visit?
No. X-rays are taken when clinically indicated: as a baseline for a new patient, to check between back teeth at an interval set by your decay risk, or to investigate pain or swelling. Recent readable X-rays from another clinic can often be used instead.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see children and adults, so families can often book together. Children's visits focus on getting comfortable in the chair, checking how teeth are developing, and prevention such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealants where they are indicated.
What happens if you find a problem at my check-up?
We show you what we found, often on a photograph or X-ray, explain the options including the most conservative one, and give you a written plan with the cost before any treatment. A single small filling can sometimes be done the same visit if time allows.
I haven't been to a dentist for years. Where do I start?
Book a normal check-up and tell us it has been a while. There is no judgement. The first visit is an examination and a conversation, with no treatment unless you want it. If there is a lot to do, we prioritise pain and infection first and spread the rest over a plan you agree to. If you feel anxious, say so: we can go at your pace.
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