What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expense relating to teeth after incisors half removed (10)" mean?

The definition is "Expense". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INCI (synonym="INCI") + DENTAL (synonym="DENTAL") = INCIDENTAL; definition: "Expense" The answer is INCIDENTAL.

Expense relating to teeth after incisors half removed (10)

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