The short answer
Look for a practice that explains things clearly, is upfront about prices, has appointments that fit around your week and is easy to get to. Then read the reviews: they tell you how a practice makes people feel.
What makes a good dentist?
When people ask for a recommendation, they’re rarely asking about qualifications alone. They want to know whether they’ll be listened to, whether they’ll understand what’s going on, and whether they’ll feel looked after once they’re in the chair.
- Plain English: what needs doing now, what’s optional, and what can wait.
- Clear prices: fees you can see before you book, and a written plan with costs before any treatment.
- Options, not pressure: the pros and cons of each choice, and time to decide.
- Continuity: the same faces, visit after visit, who know you and your teeth.
- Care for nervous patients: a team that takes dental anxiety seriously and goes at your pace.
Appointments that fit around your week
The best dentist in the world won’t help if you can never get an appointment. Look for early starts and evening appointments, so you can come before work, after the school run or on your way home.
At Pearly Whites we open from 8am, until 8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 6pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can book online at any time, and complete your forms online before your visit.
What does a private dentist cost in Fulham?
Prices vary between practices, so check a practice’s fees page before you book. These are some of ours; you’ll find the rest on our fees page.
| Treatment | Our fee |
|---|---|
| New patient examination, with routine X-rays | £49 (usually £79) |
| Recall examination, with routine X-rays | £79 |
| New patient hygiene visit (Guided Biofilm Therapy) | £97 (usually £129) |
| White filling | From £225 |
| Composite edge bonding, per tooth | From £339 |
| Enlighten whitening | £750 |
| Invisalign for adults, both arches | £2,995–£4,450 |
| Single dental implant (implant and crown) | From £3,295 |
Prices differ because of the time a dentist spends with you, the materials and laboratories they use, and the technology behind your care. A lower price isn’t always better value if a treatment needs redoing sooner.
Ways to spread the cost: PearlyPlan membership covers your check-ups and hygiene visits for a monthly fee, with savings on treatment; 0% finance spreads larger treatment over 12 months; and we help with dental insurance claims.
Our feesEvery price, in one place, from examinations to implants.Find out more →Read the reviews
Reviews are the closest thing to a personal recommendation. Look past the star rating to what people say: were they listened to, were things explained, did they feel rushed, would they go back?
Pearly Whites is rated 4.6 stars from over 300 Google reviews.
If you’re nervous about the dentist
Dental anxiety is very common, and a good practice will never make you feel silly about it. Tell the team when you book: you can agree a signal to stop, take breaks, and have every step explained before it happens.
We have TVs with noise-cancelling headphones above every chair, and our dentists are known for putting anxious patients at ease. Read more about our care for nervous patients.
Children’s dentistry
We see children from their first tooth, and NHS dental care is free for children under 18, from 10am to 4pm on weekdays. See our children’s dentistry.
Why local patients choose Pearly Whites
We’re a family-run practice on Munster Road, founded by Dr Lia Melconian, our Principal Dentist, and Grant Goodstein. A few things we think make us different:
- Hospitality first: greeted by name, a drink on arrival and unhurried appointments. The Pearly Whites Difference.
- Minimally invasive: keeping as much of your natural tooth as possible, with treatments such as Curodont Repair for early decay. Our approach.
- Fair pay: one of the only dental practices in London accredited by the Living Wage Foundation. London Living Wage.
- Cosmetic dentistry: Invisalign, composite bonding, veneers and whitening, for natural-looking results.
Getting here
We’re at 247 Munster Road, 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.
Questions to ask before you register
- Can I see your prices before I book?
- Will I get a written treatment plan with costs before any treatment?
- Do you have early morning or evening appointments?
- Will I see the same dentist each time?
- How do you look after nervous patients?
- What happens if I need an emergency appointment?
A good practice will be happy to answer all of them. Call us on 020 7381 4455, and we will.
