The cost of tooth extraction will vary depending on the type of tooth we’re removing, the reason for the removal and whether it’s a simple or more complex surgical extraction.
The more complicated the removal, the longer your procedure will take, and a certain level of dental expertise will be needed, so complex extractions will cost more than your typical tooth removal case. On average, patients can expect costs from £205 to £475.
If you believe you need a tooth extracting immediately, or are in extreme pain, book an emergency appointment at our clinic, where same-day appointments are possible.
Located in Weybridge, our dentists can help prioritise your comfort and well-being, and if we cannot extract your tooth that day, we will ensure you leave the practice feeling more comfortable. Same-day appointments cost £196 and cover whatever treatment is required to relieve pain. Book online.
With MyoDental, you can book online for specific dental treatments. Still, tooth extraction is not one of them – this is because, if you’re not a regular patient of ours, where we’ve not recommended a tooth extraction, we’ll first need to conduct an oral examination to understand the reason behind the removal and the best action to take.
Whether you’re a patient of ours or unregistered, you can book a check-up for £65 online. Book here.
A patient’s guide to tooth extraction and what it involves…
The procedure sounds painful – but it’s not, and as it’s carried out under local anaesthetic, you won’t feel a thing.
However, you can expect to feel some pressure and hear noises.
The procedure steps:
Typically, you won’t need to take time off work, but depending on the extent of your extraction, the dentist can advise further whether it would be beneficial to take it easy and rest at home for a day or two.
The length it will take our dentists in Weybridge to remove your tooth will depend on its location and whether it’s a straightforward process or a more complex removal, as seen in impacted wisdom teeth cases.
Typically, standard extractions take around 1 hour at our practice and do not always require a follow-up appointment if aftercare instructions are followed and you face no complications.
Specific aftercare instructions will be provided before and after your appointment so you can aid the recovery process as best as possible. Aftercare instructions the NHS recommends.
A wisdom tooth removal will involve extracting 1 or more teeth at the back of your mouth because they’re causing you problems.
For example, as they develop later than other teeth, they might start to emerge but not have enough room in your mouth to accommodate them.
In dentistry, when another tooth blocks wisdom teeth, we refer to this as impacted wisdom teeth, or, for example, when they’re partly covered by the gums, which, in turn, causes the patient immense pain.
A wisdom tooth extraction typically takes around 40 minutes to complete. It can be carried out chairside at our practice, or in some cases, depending on complexity, you might be referred to a specialist.
Why you might need wisdom teeth removed:
If you’re a nervous or phobic patient, we completely understand that you might want to avoid this kind of dental procedure or even delay it.
Even the thought of sitting in the dental chair and being injected with local anaesthetic might feel too much for you.
But don’t worry, if you need extra help, for example, using dental sedation, we have two incredible options to help you feel relaxed and at ease.
One such example is inhalation sedation, which uses gas and air, is needle-free and will still permit you to drive home afterwards.
