The emergency appointment fee covers assessment of the urgent dental problem so the dentist can establish what is causing your symptoms and determine what needs attention first. X-rays are not included in the appointment fee and may be recommended where imaging is needed to investigate pain, infection, trauma or damage that cannot be fully assessed through examination alone.
Any treatment required after the diagnosis is charged separately. This could involve immediate care to stabilise the problem or further restorative or surgical treatment at another appointment. The dentist will explain what is recommended and any additional costs before further treatment proceeds.