Tooth Extractions for Grantham Patients

Our practice on St Mary's Street in Stamford is approximately 18 miles from Grantham town centre, which is typically a 20-minute drive via the A1. The route is fast and straightforward, and many Grantham patients tell us the journey is quicker than they expected.

Yes. If you are in severe pain or have a dental infection that requires urgent extraction, call our practice and we will do our best to see you on the same day. Grantham is close enough that you can be in our chair within half an hour of leaving home, which makes us a practical option for dental emergencies.

We regularly see patients from Grantham and the surrounding villages including Great Gonerby, Barrowby, and Harlaxton. Some come to us because they prefer our approach, others because their Grantham dentist has referred them for a surgical extraction, and many simply find it convenient given the short A1 journey.

Stick to soft, lukewarm foods for the first 24 hours — soups, yoghurt, mashed potato, smoothies, and scrambled eggs are all good choices. Avoid anything crunchy, chewy, very hot, or spicy. Do not use straws, as the suction can disturb the blood clot forming in the socket. After the first day, gradually reintroduce firmer foods as your comfort improves.

NHS extractions are covered under Band 2 at £73.50, regardless of how many teeth are removed in that course of treatment. Private simple extractions start from £95, surgical wisdom tooth removal ranges from £150 to £350, and IV sedation is available from £250. We always confirm costs in writing before any treatment begins.

For a simple extraction, most people return to work the next day. Surgical wisdom tooth removal may require one to three days of rest depending on the complexity and your individual healing. We can provide a fit note if your employer requires one. We advise Grantham patients to plan their appointment so they have at least the rest of that day free to rest at home.