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NHS Dental fees change annually every April and are set by the NHS. There are up to date costings available at the practice also see our Fees section on this website.

Private and Denplan fees are reviewed annually. There are up to date costings available at the practice also see our Fees section on this website. What payment options are available?
  • Pay as you go is our most popular payment option – patients are asked to pay for their treatment at each appointment.
  • Denplan – the practice offers several Denplan options. Denplan Essentials allows our patients to budget the cost of routine dental prevention and treatment over twelve monthly payments.
  • We accept credit cards, debit cards and cash

Can I have an emergency appointment if I am not registered?

Priority is always given to registered patients of the practice in emergencies. If there is availability, non-registered patients will also be offered appointments.

What if I have an emergency and you are closed?

If you were to experience a dental emergency over the weekend or evenings and the practice is closed, you will be required to ring 111 – NHS Direct. You will be triaged and advised of your local emergency dental service. Alternatively, if you are a Denplan / Private patient, you may also ring 07973 939 940 for advice.

What do I do in an emergency?

We understand that dental emergencies do not always work to a time scale. If this is the case, reception will do their best to provide an appointment on the day you contact or book the next available appointment. During normal weekdays, we advise patients to call at 8.30am when you will be triaged by one of the reception team. In an emergency we will provide you a same day appointment with one of our dentists. Please note this may not be your usual dentist and you may need to return for a further review with your usual dentist, if further treatment is required.

What is considered an emergency?

There are some instances where you should not delay treatment and should see a dentist as soon as possible. These include:
  • Severe uncontrolled toothache / facial pain
  • Uncontrolled bleeding following extraction / oral surgery
  • Swelling or abnormal lumps
  • Lost fillings / crowns and fractured teeth causing pain or soft tissue damage
  • Lost / fractured teeth as a result of trauma

Can I smoke after surgery?

Smoking should be avoided until your mouth has healed. We recommend that you avoid smoking for as long as you can after an extraction, but this should be at least for the rest of the day.

Can I brush my teeth?

Yes, you should still brush your other teeth as normal, being careful to avoid the area of extraction until it has healed.

Will my dentist need to see me again?

If it has been a particularly difficult extraction, the dentist will give you a follow-up appointment. This could be to remove any stitches that were needed, or simply to check the area is healing well.