Dental Pricing

[jennyjoan]

Well as you know I will be entering my 3rd appointment in two weeks time.

Anyway how do I approach this. The other day when I was due to get IVsedation which is costing £100 - dentist could not get a vein either in my inside arms, on my two wrists and another spot or two. In the flurry I think she gave me loads of numbs and gas and air which is much cheaper.

The bill is being given to me = the day you get the work done - you pay immediately after.

Shall I bring it to attention re - not being IVsedated. - She simply couldn't get a vein but refused to say so. Don't want to tread on anybody's toes here.

[elliemay1]

I would check the bill first and mention it if I was charged for it.

[jennyjoan]

You see Ellie - the bill does not break down

you know

Cleaning and flossing and removing plaque £300
Extract blab blah teeth 899
IVsedation etc

Just bill to day was £1,200

[anneasquith]

you will though be charged for the ''' gas n air ''

[jennyjoan]

would that be the same price as iv sedation Anne

[elliemay1]

I would ask receptionist to itemise it.

[jennyjoan]

When I receive final bill - I will get them to itemise it. In fact on the last of appointment or fitting - will ask then. Thanks knowing me - I will fly out of it

[jennyjoan]

Who knows - maybe when I next I will just go "oh by the way can you explain what happened here. - One of those things I will have to wait and see.

[anneasquith]

I'm not sure connjj, bus as suggested get the bill itemised, when is your' next appointment, ? have you had much pain post treatment so far ?

[elliemay1]

Please do query it. You have a right to know what you are paying for.

[jennyjoan]

Ach Anne - feel very bruised around gumlayer and god knows . Am off - tireed toalk to to you soon. forgive typing.

[jno]

a bill that size (dentistry, car repair, dinner at the Ritz, whatever), you're entitled to know what you're paying for; go ahead and ask.

[anneasquith]

it will be all worth it in the end conn.....