Wisdom tooth removal - Denplan

[pigeongirl]

An upper wisdom tooth is causing me some problems as it's so far back it's almost impossible to brush properly and my dentist has advised me if by my next visit it show any signs of decay, to have it removed. I'm not worried about the pain, but I have a severe phobia of having teeth pulled, (not that I've ever had it done before!) and I'd either have a panic attack and run away screaming like a loony, or pass out. Is it possible to have this done in hospital, and does anyone know if Denplan covers this or will I have to pay for it?

[lainiej]

Hi pigeongirl. I had my upper wisdom tooth and the tooth next to it out in hospital under general anaesthetic because food kept getting trapped between them causing infections and lots of pain ! Was just a days stay on a ward and I came home with my pearlies (strange looking things they were too !) in a jar !!
Good luck x

[helsbels71]

Hi i had all four wisdom teeth out 2 at a time. under local {they wouldn't let me have a general.] and i am very scared of dentists as soon as the nurse called me i cried. The nurse had to mop my tears as my teeth were being removed it was very humiliating! but to be honest the upper wisdom teeth came out in about 30 seconds he just gently pulled and out they came. So don't worry it's not so bad i didn't keep them [they are quite ugly] i carried on crying though once i had started i just couldn't stop. bring someone with you to the dentist thats what i did i'm such a baby.

[tony1941]

I think that Denplan is a contract between you and your dentist, ie. it wouldn't pay for treatment by a third party (hospital). On the other hand, wouldn't a hospital do it on the NHS??
By the way, I had one removed by my dentist recently, and it didn't hurt at all; since it was "on the way", it came out quite easily.
If you're still panicking, ask your dentist to give you a sedative beforehand (eg Valium).

[pigeongirl]

According to the policy brochure, it provides private cover for oral surgery, but as they are able to remove the tooth in the dentist's office I don't think this qualifies as necessary surgery.

My local NHS hospital is a pile of **** and I'd rather pay than have it done there.