The emergency appointment fee covers assessment of the urgent dental problem and allows the dentist to determine what is causing your symptoms and what should be treated first.
Diagnostic imaging is charged separately. A small intra-oral X-ray may be sufficient for a localised problem, while an OPG provides a broader view where wider assessment is required.
Any treatment needed after diagnosis is also charged separately. The dentist will explain what is recommended, whether further appointments are needed and the additional costs before treatment continues.