A plain explanation
What is healthy, what needs watching and what needs treating, with the reason for each. Ask to see the X-ray or photograph if a finding is not obvious to you.
Examination and advice
Dental Check-up and Consultation in Dubai
A proper check-up is an examination, not a quick look: teeth, gums, soft tissues and bite, with X-rays only when they add something, and a clear written answer at the end.
- Open daily, 10:00–20:00
- X-rays only when indicated
- Written plan before any treatment
New patients: bring a list of your medicines and any recent dental X-rays.
Quick answer
What does a dental check-up include?
A dental check-up at Creative Arts in Dubai is a full examination: your medical history, every tooth and existing filling or crown, gum pocket measurements, a visual check of the lips, tongue, cheeks and palate for anything unusual, your bite and signs of grinding, and X-rays only when they are indicated. You leave knowing what was found and, if treatment is needed, with a written plan listing the cost and alternatives.
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
In brief
Dental check-up at a glance
What to expect before you book.
- What it is
- An examination of teeth, gums, soft tissues and bite, with advice on what, if anything, needs doing
- Who it suits
- Everyone, including new patients, people new to Dubai and anyone planning cosmetic treatment
- Comfort
- Non-invasive; no anaesthetic is needed for an examination
- X-rays
- Only when clinically indicated; recent images from another dentist can often be used
- What you receive
- An explanation of the findings, a recall interval and, if needed, a written itemised plan
- Who sees you
- Dr. Duaa Ameen, Dr. Julia or Dr. Marina Antoniuk
- When
- Every day, 10:00–20:00, at 614 Jumeira St, Jumeirah 3, Dubai
In pain or with a broken tooth? Book as an urgent visit instead. Facial swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing needs a hospital emergency department immediately.
Step by step
What happens during a dental check-up?
The order can vary, but each of these is covered. A first visit takes longer than a routine recall because baseline records are taken.
History and concerns
Your medicines and health conditions, any changes since your last visit, and what you have noticed: sensitivity, bleeding, a rough edge, a tooth you avoid chewing on.
StartTeeth and existing work
Each tooth is checked for decay, cracks and wear. Fillings, crowns, veneers and implants are checked for chipped edges, gaps and staining at the margins.
ExaminationGum measurements
A fine probe measures the gum pocket at several points around each tooth. Bleeding and deeper pockets show gum disease long before teeth feel loose.
ExaminationOral soft-tissue screening
Lips, the sides and underside of the tongue, cheeks, palate and the floor of the mouth are checked visually for patches, ulcers or lumps that need watching or referral.
ScreeningBite, jaw and grinding
Worn or flattened edges, cracked enamel and tender jaw muscles suggest clenching or grinding; how the teeth meet is checked too.
ScreeningX-rays if needed, then the plan
Images are taken only when they would show something the examination cannot. Then the dentist explains the findings and what, if anything, should be done, in order of priority.
Before you leave
What you leave with
What should you receive after a dental check-up?
A check-up is only useful if you understand the result. This is what you should leave with, here or anywhere else.
Priorities, not a shopping list
If treatment is needed, it is ordered by urgency: what should be done soon, what can be planned, and what is optional or cosmetic.
A written, itemised plan
Each item, the cost and the alternatives, so you can decide in your own time or get a second opinion. Nothing is started without your agreement.
Your own recall interval
When to come back, based on your decay and gum risk rather than a fixed six months. The general dentistry page explains how intervals are set.
Which appointment?
Check-up, cleaning or consultation: which do you need?
These appointments are often confused. Booking the right one saves a second visit.
| Appointment | Purpose | What happens | Book it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental check-up | Find problems early | Examination of teeth, gums, soft tissues and bite; X-rays if indicated | It is time for your routine visit, or you are a new patient |
| Professional cleaning | Remove biofilm, stain and tartar | Guided Biofilm Therapy above and, where needed, below the gum line | Usually alongside or soon after a check-up |
| Problem-focused visit | Deal with one complaint | The painful or broken tooth is examined and imaged; treatment or a plan follows | You have pain, swelling or damage — see emergency dentist |
| Cosmetic consultation | Plan a change in appearance | Check-up findings plus photographs, scan and design discussion | You are considering whitening, bonding or veneers |
| Second opinion | Review another clinic's plan | Examination, your existing X-rays and plan reviewed, options explained | You have a plan and want an independent view |
If you are unsure which to book, describe your reason when you call and reception will book the right appointment.
New patients
Your first dental consultation as a new patient
A first visit is the one that sets the baseline, so it is usually longer than later check-ups. To make the most of it:
- Bring a list of medicines and conditions. Blood thinners, diabetes, osteoporosis medicines and some heart conditions change how dental treatment is planned.
- Bring recent X-rays if you have them. Digital images from another dentist can often be used, which may mean fewer new ones. Our dental X-rays page explains when new images are needed.
- Bring your history. Previous root canals, implants, orthodontics or gum treatment, and roughly when.
- Say if you are nervous. Telling us at booking lets the dentist plan time to explain each step. Our page on dental anxiety explains the options.
- Tell us if you are pregnant. Routine X-rays are usually postponed, and the check-up adapts.
If you are planning cosmetic treatment, start here: decay and gum disease are treated before any veneers or whitening, and a check-up is how they are found.
Check-up or urgent visit?
When is a routine dental check-up the right booking?
A check-up is for finding problems before they hurt. Some symptoms need a problem-focused visit sooner.
A dental check-up is right if
- It has been a year or more since your last examination
- You have just moved to Dubai and need a new dentist
- Your gums bleed when you brush or floss
- You are planning whitening, veneers or orthodontics
- You want a baseline before pregnancy or a long trip
Book an urgent visit instead if
- You have a toothache that keeps you awake
- A tooth or filling has broken, or a crown has come off
- There is swelling in the gum or face
- You have a mouth ulcer that has not healed in about two to three weeks
Who treats you
Dentists who carry out check-ups at Creative Arts
Check-ups and everyday care are carried out by our general and restorative dentists, who also plan any treatment that follows.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
What does a dental check-up in Dubai usually include?
At Creative Arts, a dental check-up covers your medical history, every tooth and existing restoration, gum pocket measurements, a visual screening of the soft tissues, your bite and signs of grinding, and X-rays if they are indicated. It ends with an explanation of the findings and, if treatment is needed, a written plan.
How much time should I allow for a check-up appointment?
It depends on whether you are new. A first visit takes longer because history, baseline gum measurements and any X-rays are recorded. A routine recall for a patient whose records are up to date is shorter. Reception will tell you how much time to allow when you book.
Do I need X-rays at every dental check-up?
No. X-rays are taken when they can show something the examination cannot, such as decay between back teeth or bone loss. New patients often need a baseline set unless recent images are available. Low-risk patients may go a year or two between bitewing X-rays.
How often should I have a dental check-up?
It depends on your risk. People with healthy teeth and gums may need a check-up once a year or less often; people with gum disease, frequent new decay or braces may need one every three to six months. Your dentist should tell you your interval and why.
Is teeth cleaning included in a dental check-up?
A check-up and a professional cleaning are different procedures. The check-up is the examination; cleaning with Guided Biofilm Therapy removes biofilm, stain and tartar. Many patients book both together. Ask when booking so enough time is allowed.
Does a dental check-up include oral cancer screening?
A visual check of the lips, tongue, cheeks, palate and floor of the mouth is part of every check-up. It looks for patches, ulcers or lumps that need watching or referral. It is a screening, not a diagnosis; anything suspicious is referred for further assessment.
Can I book a dental check-up on a Friday or Sunday in Dubai?
Yes. Creative Arts is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00, including Friday and Sunday, so check-ups can be booked around work or school. Call +971 4 342 4444 or send a WhatsApp message to +971 56 677 7537.
Keep exploring
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General dentistryGeneral dentist in DubaiCheck-ups, fillings, cleaning and everyday care, and how often to come.X-raysDental X-raysWhen X-rays are needed, which type, and when they can wait.HoursDentist open every dayAppointments seven days a week, including Friday and Sunday.CleaningTeeth cleaning with GBTThe cleaning appointment that usually goes with a check-up.PreventionPreventive dentistrySealants, fluoride and habits that keep check-ups uneventful.GuideSecond opinionsWhen to ask another dentist to review a plan.
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