Infection Control at Home
Private home‑visit dental care across Liverpool and nearby areas.
Need a Home Visit?
Liverpool & Merseyside. We come to homes, care homes and hospitals.
Overview
Infection Control at Home can often be delivered safely at home using portable equipment and a consent‑led approach. We prioritise comfort, clear explanations, and practical steps that ease symptoms while planning for the best long‑term outcome. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Who it helps
Home appointments suit people who are housebound, have mobility challenges, experience anxiety in clinics, are recovering from illness, or simply find travel impractical. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
What we can do at home
We complete structured assessments and provide short‑term or definitive measures appropriate for a domestic setting. Some procedures require a clinic and we will explain why. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Safety and limitations
Domiciliary dentistry balances benefit and risk. We only proceed when positioning, access and safety allow. If not, we arrange referral. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Preparation
Prepare a supportive chair, clear a small area, and keep pets in another room. Carers are welcome to help with communication and positioning. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Aftercare
Written guidance covers eating, pain control, oral hygiene and warning signs. We review progress and update your plan as needed. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Fees and transparency
We keep pricing simple and predictable. A home visit is £450 per visit. An exam/consultation is £99. Extractions start from £210, scale and polish is £350, and dentures start from £485. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Ethos
We focus on kindness, clarity and practicality. Good oral health supports nutrition, communication and confidence, so even small steps matter. Information for patients, families and carers about infection control at home provided at home.
Prices
| Treatment | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Home visit consultation | £99 |
| Exam | £99 |
| Scale and polish | £350 |
| Extractions | from £210 |
| Denture (replacing missing teeth) | from £485 |
| Home visit (per visit) | £450 |
FAQs
What does a home visit for infection control at home include?
A structured assessment, risk checks, and the most appropriate short‑term or definitive steps that can be safely provided at home for infection control at home.
Are there situations when infection control at home cannot be completed at home?
Yes. If clinical safety, equipment limits, or complexity mean a clinic or hospital is safer, we will explain options and coordinate onward care.
How long does a visit take?
Allow 45–90 minutes. Complex needs or consent discussions may take longer; emergencies may be shorter with focused relief.
What can I do to prepare the space?
Clear a small area with a supportive chair, good lighting and a nearby plug socket. Let pets rest in another room if possible.
How do you manage infection prevention and control at home?
We follow robust protocols: hand hygiene, PPE, instrument sterilisation, single‑use items where appropriate, and safe waste handling.
How are fees structured?
Each home visit is £450 per visit. A consultation/exam is £99. Treatment fees (e.g., extractions from £210, dentures from £485, scale and polish £350) are discussed in advance.
Background: Why a home‑visit model helps
Home dental visits reduce barriers such as limited mobility, anxiety in clinical environments, transport challenges, caring responsibilities, and time constraints. By moving assessment and selected treatments into the home, we make oral care timely and practical. Portable equipment allows lighting, suction, and essential instrumentation. However, safety always comes first: if a fixed clinic or hospital provides a safer setting for a procedure, we will explain why and coordinate a referral. Good oral health protects nutrition, speech, social confidence and overall wellbeing; that is why proactive care, even when limited by practical constraints, still makes a meaningful difference.
Preparation, environment and follow‑up
Before a visit, it helps to clear a small workspace near a chair with back support and access to domestic power. Pets should be moved to another room where possible, and carers are welcome to be present for consent and support. After the appointment, keep written advice to hand and note any medications or mouthwashes we recommend. If symptoms change unexpectedly—such as increasing swelling, fever, or new difficulty swallowing—seek urgent medical help and let us know.
Background: Why a home‑visit model helps
Home dental visits reduce barriers such as limited mobility, anxiety in clinical environments, transport challenges, caring responsibilities, and time constraints. By moving assessment and selected treatments into the home, we make oral care timely and practical. Portable equipment allows lighting, suction, and essential instrumentation. However, safety always comes first: if a fixed clinic or hospital provides a safer setting for a procedure, we will explain why and coordinate a referral. Good oral health protects nutrition, speech, social confidence and overall wellbeing; that is why proactive care, even when limited by practical constraints, still makes a meaningful difference.
Preparation, environment and follow‑up
Before a visit, it helps to clear a small workspace near a chair with back support and access to domestic power. Pets should be moved to another room where possible, and carers are welcome to be present for consent and support. After the appointment, keep written advice to hand and note any medications or mouthwashes we recommend. If symptoms change unexpectedly—such as increasing swelling, fever, or new difficulty swallowing—seek urgent medical help and let us know.