When do I pay?
Prior to your treatment being carried out you will be given an estimate. The payment will be required at the end of your treatment when the final amount will be known. The payment is always made with your escort present.

How do I pay?
You may pay by cash or credit card.

Can I cancel my appointment?
If you should need to cancel your appointment for any reason we require 24 hours notice. This enables us to make alternative arrangements – for example to fit in a patient in pain. If you do not attend your appointment and do not give the clinic 24 hours notice, there will be a charge of £30.00 per 30 minutes.

Am I exempt from payment?
Children and non-paying patients (exempt patients) do not pay for their dental treatment or I.V. sedation.

Why do I need my wisdom teeth extracted?
If there is not enough room in your jaw, the wisdom tooth may try to come through, but will get stuck against the tooth in front of it. Often, part of the wisdom tooth will appear through the gum and part will still be buried under the gum causing soreness and possibly swelling. Food particles and bacteria may collect under the gum and cause an infection in that area. This may be a temporary problem, but in may cases it becomes chronic, when it is best to have the wisdom tooth removed.

Who will operate on me?
If you have been referred to the Chadwell Heath Anaesthetic Dental Clinic for the extraction of your wisdom tooth/ teeth, the procedure will be carried out by a dentist with special interest in oral surgery.

Do I have to have I.V. sedation for my wisdom tooth removal?
The procedure can be performed using either local anaesthetic or I.V. sedation. The choice is yours, although the majority of extractions are performed under I.V. sedation.

How painful is wisdom tooth extraction?
The degree of discomfort depends on how easy it is to remove the teeth. There is usually some swelling and discomfort for a few days after extraction. You will be given painkillers, mouthwash and antibiotics (most cases). It may be necessary to use stitches to promote healing and stop the bleeding.

How soon can I go back to work?
You may be off work for a couple of days. Your oral surgeon and recovery nurse will be able to give you more post-operative advice.