Tooth Extraction in Sydney
At some point around the age of 18 to 25, most Australians will experience the growth of their wisdom teeth. Some of those people won’t experience much more than a few twinges when their teeth come through and settle into place, but unfortunately for many, the arrival of wisdom teeth can be significantly painful.
See our below list of practices that can offer you tooth extractions in Sydney.
Tooth Extractions in Sydney
Why choose tooth extractions?
When that occurs, patients may need to seek out wisdom teeth removal in Sydney.
Wisdom teeth removal is necessary when the wisdom teeth don’t have enough space to come through naturally, or if they cause serious pain and damage to surrounding teeth by coming in at an angle.
In these situations, the wisdom teeth can become stuck under the gumline, or partially stuck mid-way through erupting through the gums. This can lead to infection and painful abscesses.
For some people, a standard check up with their dentist may be able to avoid these issues. Before wisdom teeth start coming through, your Sydney dentist will be able to see them on an x-ray, and may be able to see that the teeth will cause problems, and recommend extraction to save pain in the future.
Either way, the process of wisdom tooth removal is a common and fairly straight-forward one, much like a large tooth extraction.
It’s also important to note that you might only need to have one extracted out of the four, although it’s not uncommon to get all four teeth out at once.
If your wisdom teeth are causing problems, use our Find a Practice Tool to locate a dental practice in the Sydney area near you and get in touch.
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Why should I get my wisdom teeth removed in Sydney?
- There are 10 National Dental Care practices in and around Sydney, so there should be at least one that’s convenient to your location
- Wisdom tooth removal is sometimes covered by private health insurance providers, so be sure to check your policy and keep in mind that our practices accept health insurance providers. This means that the cost for wisdom teeth removal in Sydney can be significantly reduced. You will need to speak to your local National Dental Care practice to get a better idea of what the out of pocket expenses are so you know what the actual cost of your wisdom teeth extraction will be
- Our dental practices are equipped with the latest technology for safe, efficient wisdom tooth removal in Sydney
- Our SmileFund and Afterpay options may help to make it easier to manage the payments for a wisdom tooth removal treatment
Frequently asked questions
There is no set wisdom tooth removal cost in Sydney. That’s because it varies depending on how complicated the procedure is (whether the tooth is stuck under the gums or partially out), how many teeth you are getting removed, the practice itself, and other factors.
The best way to get an idea of the cost of wisdom tooth removal in Sydney is to speak to your nearest dental practice for an estimate based on your needs.
Wisdom tooth removal in Sydney is an extremely common treatment. Many young people need to have their wisdom teeth removed sooner or later as it can become not just extremely painful, but detrimental to both dental and general health if they start getting infected.
This is a very common procedure for dentists to perform, which is why most dental clinics offer the treatment in their clinics.
If your wisdom teeth are causing you problems such as severe dental pain or infections, it’s best to have them removed immediately. For most people, this occurs between the ages of 18 and 25 when the wisdom teeth start coming through.
In some cases, your dentist will notice that your wisdom teeth are about to come through and will be problematic. They will see this in x-rays during regular check ups. The dentist may recommend wisdom tooth extraction to avoid pain and infections down the track.
Yes. Dental pain from wisdom teeth coming through incorrectly can be quite severe and impede your daily life. It can also lead to infection around the offending teeth, which can affect your overall health.
For those who need to have wisdom teeth removal in Sydney, this procedure can be a big relief when the source of pain and discomfort is removed, with just a few days to a week of healing time.
In most cases, no, you do not need to see a specialist for wisdom tooth removal. General dentists are well trained and experienced in wisdom teeth extraction, so they can usually perform this procedure.
However, if your case is particularly complicated, such as requiring all four wisdom teeth out, where each tooth is impacted under the gum line, your Sydney dentist may refer you to a specialist.