Last updated: June 2026
If you already have X-rays from another dentist, you are welcome to share them, and we will add them to your records. A consultation at our practice, however, is not a charge for a single X-ray. It is a comprehensive oral assessment that gives both you and your practitioner a complete, up-to-date picture of your oral health, along with a personalised treatment plan you keep.
It is a fair and common question: "I already have an X-ray from my regular dentist, why do I need to pay for another consultation?" The honest answer is that a thorough consultation involves far more than one image. Here is exactly what is included, and why it matters for your care.
When you come in for a comprehensive consultation at Mint & Marine Dental Studio, you receive:
In other words, you are not paying again for "the same thing." You are receiving a modern, thorough assessment and a clear plan tailored specifically to you.
There is an important clinical reason a new practice does its own examination. When a practitioner takes responsibility for your treatment, they need a current and complete view of your mouth to advise you safely and accurately. A single X-ray from elsewhere is a helpful piece of the puzzle, but it does not show everything, and X-rays also have a limited validity period.
Relying on one older image to plan new treatment could mean missing something that has changed since it was taken. A fresh, comprehensive assessment protects you and ensures any advice we give is based on how your mouth looks today.
Technology has changed what a consultation can offer. HD (high-definition) digital X-rays capture sharp, detailed images that reveal far more than older film X-rays, supporting more accurate diagnosis. An intra-oral camera lets you see areas of your own teeth that are normally impossible to view, which makes any recommendations far easier to understand. The KP Smile 2 3D scanner captures a detailed digital model of your teeth using light rather than radiation, with no messy impression moulds, and its AI-supported analysis helps inform a clear, personalised treatment plan.
The result is a consultation that is genuinely informative: you leave understanding your oral health, your options, and the reasoning behind any suggested treatment.
By the end of your consultation, you will have a complete picture of your oral health, a written treatment plan, and access to your own records and images. Whatever you choose to do next, that information is yours to keep, and you will have it from a practice that has taken the time to understand your individual needs.
Individual circumstances and treatment needs vary. The information on this page is general and educational; we recommend a professional consultation for advice tailored to you.
Yes. You are welcome to share any recent X-rays from your previous dentist, and we will gladly add them to your records. We still carry out our own assessment so that we have a current and complete picture of your oral health before advising you.
Our consultation is a comprehensive oral assessment. It includes a full clinical examination, HD (high-definition) digital X-rays where needed, an intra-oral camera, a 3D intra-oral scan using our KP Smile 2 scanner, and a personalised written treatment plan supported by the scanner's AI analysis. You also receive access to your own X-rays and records.
A single X-ray is one helpful piece of the picture, but it does not show everything needed to plan your care, and X-rays have a limited validity period. When a new practitioner takes responsibility for your treatment, an up-to-date and complete assessment is needed to advise you safely and accurately.
No. The KP Smile 2 intra-oral scanner uses optical (light-based) scanning, so it does not involve radiation, and there are no messy impression moulds. Most patients find it quick and comfortable.
Yes. Your X-rays, scans and treatment plan are part of your records and are available to you, whatever you decide to do next.
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