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Tooth extraction cost
To cut a long story short, I know one of my molar teeth needs to be removed, and quite quickly.
My crown fell out a few months ago and my NHS dentist has been faffing around ever since, putting temporary fillings in, shaving a bit off etc. The other day he put a temporary filling in which was due to last six months.
Within hours of me arriving home, part of what was left of the tooth on that side came off when I was eating, and, while having a feel, the rest came off with my fingernail (it was a very weak tooth indeed).
Now, I know it's NHS policy to only remove a tooth as a very last resort, but I think we've got to that stage.
How much should I be prepared to pay to have it removed privately? (I'll be making a formal complaint about my NHS dentist in due course).
My crown fell out a few months ago and my NHS dentist has been faffing around ever since, putting temporary fillings in, shaving a bit off etc. The other day he put a temporary filling in which was due to last six months.
Within hours of me arriving home, part of what was left of the tooth on that side came off when I was eating, and, while having a feel, the rest came off with my fingernail (it was a very weak tooth indeed).
Now, I know it's NHS policy to only remove a tooth as a very last resort, but I think we've got to that stage.
How much should I be prepared to pay to have it removed privately? (I'll be making a formal complaint about my NHS dentist in due course).
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A few years back I had an option for either extraction or another attempt at a root canal: £60 vs £500.
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Band 2 course of treatment – £48.00
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth
I had one taken out recently and my NHS dentist said I could either have a course of antibiotics and have it filled in or just have it taken out.
Not true actually- they just use what looks like an ice pick to crack it in situ, then pluck out the couple of pieces!