Dental FAQs
Clear answers to the questions we’re asked most, from booking and fees to children’s care and emergencies.
- New patients welcome, adults and children
- Open from 8am, until 8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Emergencies seen the same or next working day
- Clear, upfront fees, with 0% finance and PearlyPlan
4.6 from 300+ Google reviewsFamily-run practice on Munster Road, SW6
About us and new patients
Are you taking new patients?
Yes, adults and children. You can book online at any time, or call us on 020 7381 4455. Your first visit is a new patient examination, including routine X-rays.
Where are you?
247 Munster Road, Fulham, SW6 6BS, in the heart of Munster Village. Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway stations, both on the District line, are a short walk or bus ride away, and buses 14, 211, 295, 414 and 424 stop nearby.
Is Pearly Whites the same practice as Perfect Smile Fulham?
Yes. The practice on Munster Road was previously known as Perfect Smile Fulham (Perfect Smile Dental Surgery). In 2025 it was acquired and transformed by Dr Lia Melconian, our Principal Dentist, and Grant Goodstein, our Managing Director.
I was a patient at Perfect Smile Fulham. Do you have my records?
Yes. The practice was previously known as Perfect Smile Fulham, and we have your records, so you’re welcome to continue your care with us.
What makes Pearly Whites different?
We’re a family-run, hospitality-led practice: you’re greeted by name, offered a drink when you arrive and never rushed. We use the latest proven technology, keep as much of your natural tooth as possible, and only ever recommend what we’d recommend to our own family.
I’m nervous about the dentist. Can you help?
Yes. Tell us when you book, and we’ll take our time, explain every step before it happens and go at your pace, with breaks whenever you need them. There are TVs with noise-cancelling headphones above every chair.
Booking and opening hours
How do I book an appointment?
Book online at any time, call us on 020 7381 4455, or email fulham@pearlywhiteslondon.com.
What are your opening hours?
Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 6pm. We’re closed at weekends.
Do you have early morning or evening appointments?
Yes. We open from 8am every weekday, and until 8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, so you can come before work or on your way home.
Do I need to fill in forms before my visit?
You can complete your medical history and forms online before your visit, so there’s no clipboard in the waiting room and more time for you.
Fees, finance, insurance and PearlyPlan
How much is a check-up?
Your first visit is a comprehensive new patient exam for £49, a special first-visit offer (usually £79), including routine X-rays. For existing patients, a recall exam is £79. PearlyPlan members have two exams a year included.
Where can I see your prices?
On our fees page, which lists every treatment, from the new patient examination (£49) to implants, with the PearlyPlan saving on each.
Will I be told if I need treatment?
Yes. We show you what we’ve found, explain your options and the costs, and you decide. Nothing is booked until you’re ready.
Is there interest-free finance?
Yes. Treatment of £500 or more can be spread over up to 12 months at 0% interest, so you pay back exactly the cost of your treatment.
How much is PearlyPlan?
PearlyPlan is £29.50 a month with two GBT hygiene visits a year, around 15% less than paying for your exams and hygiene one by one. For three hygiene visits a year it’s £38.50 a month, and for four it’s £47.50 a month. Every plan includes two exams, an annual 3D iTero scan, routine X-rays when needed, member discounts and our emergency guarantee.
Can I combine PearlyPlan savings with 0% finance?
No. On any treatment you can either use your PearlyPlan member saving or spread the cost with 0% finance, but not both. We’ll help you work out which suits you best.
Which dental insurers do you accept?
We work with all the major UK dental insurers and health cash plans, including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Simplyhealth, Unum, WPA, Westfield Health, Health Shield, Benenden Health, Medicash, Paycare, BHSF, Sovereign Health Care and HSF Health Plan. Because we work on a pay and claim basis, you can use cover from almost any insurer.
Do you bill my insurer directly?
No. We work on a pay and claim basis: you pay us, then claim the cost back from your insurer, who reimburses you directly.
Check-ups and hygiene
How often should I have a check-up?
Usually every six to twelve months. Your dentist will recommend how often based on your teeth, your gums and your risk of problems, rather than a fixed timetable.
What’s included in a check-up?
A check of your jaw, neck, gums, teeth and bite, oral cancer screening, close-up photos and any X-rays you need, and, when it’s useful, a 3D scan (not at every visit). Then we go through everything with you on screen and agree a plan.
How much does a hygienist appointment cost in Fulham?
At Pearly Whites, a 30-minute Guided Biofilm Therapy clean with AIRFLOW is £129, and a scale and polish is £97. Your first hygiene visit as a new patient is £97 with a free upgrade to GBT and AIRFLOW. GBT hygiene is included in PearlyPlan membership.
Do I really need to see a hygienist if I brush well?
Yes, for most people. Plaque hardens into tartar in places a toothbrush can’t reach, especially below the gum line. Regular professional cleans remove it before it causes gum disease, decay or bone loss.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)?
GBT is a cleaning method developed by EMS in Switzerland. AIRFLOW uses warm water, air and an ultra-fine powder to remove biofilm, stains and early tartar, and a fine ultrasonic tip removes any stubborn tartar left. It is gentler than a traditional scale and polish and particularly good around implants, veneers and braces.
Children
When should my child first see a dentist?
As soon as their first tooth appears, usually at around six months old, or by their first birthday. Early visits help them get used to the dentist while there’s nothing to worry about.
Is children’s dental care free?
Yes, NHS dental care is free for children under 18. Our NHS appointments for children are from 10am to 4pm on weekdays.
Do I need to be a patient to register my child?
No. Your child can join us whether or not mum or dad is a patient, though you’re welcome to register with us, too.
Is Invisalign available for children?
Yes, privately. We offer Invisalign First, Invisalign Teen and the Invisalign Palatal Expander. You can find out more on our Invisalign for children and teens page.
Treatments
What treatments do you offer?
Everything from check-ups, hygiene and fillings to Invisalign, composite bonding, veneers, whitening, dental implants, dentures and facial aesthetics.
How much does Invisalign cost in Fulham?
At Pearly Whites, Invisalign for adults costs £2,995–£4,450 for both arches, or £2,495–£3,495 for a single arch, including whitening gels and retainers. Invisalign Teen is from £4,495, and Invisalign First for children from £2,995. 0% finance is available over up to 12 months (from £249.58 a month), with longer terms of up to 60 months available with interest.
Is the Invisalign consultation free?
Yes. Your Invisalign consultation with Dr Lia is free, including a 3D scan and a preview of your new smile. We take a £50 deposit when you book, which is refunded when you attend.
How much does composite bonding cost?
Edge bonding is from £339 per tooth, and composite veneers are from £395 per tooth. PearlyPlan members save 10%. A smile makeover consultation is £50, put towards your treatment.
How much does teeth whitening cost?
Enlighten is £750, or £62.50 a month with 0% finance, and Boutique is £425. A whitening consultation is £50, and it comes off your whitening if you go ahead.
How much does a dental implant cost?
From £3,295 for a single tooth: £1,995 for the implant and £1,300 for the crown, with 0% finance available. For several teeth, we’ll quote at your consultation. PearlyPlan members save 5%. The implant consultation is £75, put towards your treatment.
How do I know which cosmetic treatment is right for me?
Book a smile makeover consultation (£50, put towards your treatment if you go ahead). We’ll look at your teeth, talk about what you’d like to change and explain your options, with no pressure.
Emergencies
How quickly can I be seen?
We see emergencies the same or the next working day. Call us on 020 7381 4455 or book online, and we’ll find you the earliest appointment we can.
How much is an emergency appointment?
An emergency appointment is £99. It includes the examination and diagnosis, routine X-rays and a prescription if you need one. Any treatment on the day is quoted before we start.
I’m not registered with you. Can I still be seen?
Yes. You don’t need to be a patient of ours to book an emergency appointment.
What should I do if you’re closed?
You can still book online for the next available appointment. For urgent advice in the meantime, call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, or bleeding won’t stop, go to A&E or call 999.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse it briefly in milk (not water) if it’s dirty, and push it back into the socket if you can. If not, keep it in milk or in your cheek and call us straight away: the sooner it’s put back, the better its chances. Don’t put a baby tooth back.
Still have a question?
Call or email us, and we’ll be happy to help.
