The team at Be Dental is highly experienced in completing the wisdom teeth removal procedure. Whether you choose to undergo wisdom teeth removal treatment with local anesthesia or light oral sedation, our Gold Coast dentists will explain the whole process to you before it begins. If you’re concerned about your wisdom teeth causing you pain or discomfort, book an appointment with Be Dental to discuss your treatment options.
We may suggest wisdom teeth removal if they’re causing you discomfort, tooth crowding, interfering with nearby teeth, or if gum erosion is occurring. If your wisdom teeth become impacted, they could cause issues such as formation of cysts, tooth decay, infected gums, or a weakened jaw. Wisdom teeth can be tricky to clean well, so you may also choose to have them removed for easier dental care. Our team will assess your wisdom teeth and give you treatment options for your specific situation.
Dental work can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure of exactly what will be happening. Wisdom teeth removal is a straightforward and common procedure, and our empathetic Gold Coast dentists will take the time to explain the treatment to you before it begins.
Our team will meet with you to assess your wisdom teeth and explain treatment options and risks. This session may include X-rays or CBCT scans. At this point, please ask our dentists any questions you may have regarding the procedure. If you’re happy to go ahead, you can schedule your wisdom teeth removal appointment.
During your wisdom teeth removal appointment, we’ll answer any further questions you have. You will then either be given light oral sedation or local anaesthetic. If you would instead prefer general anaesthetic for your wisdom teeth removal procedure, we can refer you to a specialist at a hospital setting.
Once numbed, the removal of the tooth begins. This may involve lifting back a portion of the gum to extract the tooth, or using movement to loosen the tooth. A tooth drill may be used to cut the tooth into smaller pieces for easier removal. After the tooth is removed, the site is cleaned and you may be given stitches to help keep the area together as it heals.
Over the coming weeks, the gum hole will fill. During your wisdom tooth removal recovery stage, you’ll need to follow post-operative care which may include adhering to oral hygiene and diet instructions, resting, and taking prescription pain medication and antibiotics. If you’ve received sutures for your treatment, you’ll need to come back around 1 week later for their removal.
Be Dental is an experienced Gold Coast dental surgery, conveniently located within Arundel Plaza. While all of our clinicians handle wisdom teeth removal, more complex cases are treated by renowned wisdom teeth specialist, Dr Stefan Vidimce.
In your initial wisdom tooth removal consultation, we’ll walk you through each step of the procedure and make sure you understand what it will entail. Most wisdom teeth removals can be safely performed in our clinic, saving you an expensive trip to the hospital for oral surgery. We’ll also explain aftercare for the treatment and detail prescription pain relief and antibiotics.
In chair at Be Dental, you can choose between light oral sedation and local anaesthetic for your wisdom tooth removal. There’s also the option of referral to hospital for particularly complex cases or those who wish to have the procedure completed under general anaesthetic.
There are several benefits to wisdom teeth removal for those who are experiencing (or may in future experience) issues with their teeth.
If you’re experiencing pain from your wisdom teeth, their removal can remedy this discomfort. Pain could be caused from infection, impaction, inflamed gums, or pressure on the nearby molars.
Some people may experience gum disease surrounding their wisdom teeth. If this occurs, oral infections and discomfort may follow. This can also lead to gum recession or bone loss. Removing wisdom teeth may prevent this.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause damage to surrounding teeth. When these teeth don’t have enough space in the mouth, but try to cut through the gum, they can push on other teeth and cause bigger problems.
Wisdom teeth are set far back in the mouth, which can make them difficult to clean. This can lead to decay and gum disease. Removing wisdom teeth may improve oral health and make oral hygiene simpler.
Your wisdom teeth removal cost will differ depending on a number of factors, such as the difficulty of the procedure and the type of sedation chosen (however, we do not charge extra for light oral sedation). Typically, consultation for wisdom teeth removal at Be Dental costs between $53 and $65, with X-rays costing $119. Our experienced Gold Coast dentists will explain the costs of the procedure before it begins, so you know exactly how much it will be. For wisdom teeth, we charge between $275 and $495 per tooth removal, and this includes aftercare.
Be Dental is a dentist with payment plans, and we’re happy to discuss the options with you. We offer Zip Pay and Afterpay Plus dental payment plans to eligible patients, so have a chat with us if you’d like to know more.
Want to learn more about our wisdom teeth removal procedures? Contact Be Dental today and have a chat with our friendly team to book your initial consultation.
Take a look at our frequently asked questions to see if your query is answered.
Like many dental procedures, wisdom teeth removal can come with some discomfort. Our Gold Coast dentists can prescribe pain medication to ease discomfort. We’ll also explain aftercare to help remedy pain, including diet and oral hygiene instructions.
Yes, Be Dental offers emergency wisdom teeth removal for patients requiring immediate care. We will do our best to fit you in and treat you as quickly as possible. This will either be on the day of contact or at a time soon afterwards. Contact us today on (07) 5563 3133 if you’re experiencing wisdom tooth pain or infection.
Some patients may be eligible to utilise the ATO’s Compassionate Release of Superannuation (CRS) scheme for their wisdom teeth removal. To apply for this, you’ll likely need to obtain two medical reports, which means either two reports from separate dental practitioners or a report from a dental practitioner and a report from a medical practitioner. You may also be required to provide supporting paperwork. Contact us to learn more about accessing super for dental work relating to wisdom teeth.
Alex was born and raised in Brisbane and permanently relocated to the Gold Coast in 2012. Alex graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009 with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Since then she worked as an Oral Health Therapist in both general and orthodontic practices, before joining the Be Dental team in January 2015.
Alex aims to assist patients in achieving optimum oral health through prevention of dental disease. Alex is able to restore teeth, apply fissure sealants and remove baby teeth when necessary in children up to seventeen years of age.
When Alex isn’t at work, you’ll probably find her watching AFL or at the Gabba barracking for her beloved Brisbane Lions! Her other interests include craft and attempting to find the joy of cooking.
Dr Chris Waters graduated from the University of Queensland in 2002 with first class honours. Since then, he has been constantly attending professional development courses and has also obtained his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implants from Griffith University in 2013.
He has now had 15 years experience in private practice in the one location at Arundel.
This has allowed him to learn exactly what treatments work and what doesn’t when it comes to teeth. Experience, confidence, clear communication and clinical excellence means that Dr Waters will stand by his treatments and guarantee you get what you pay for.
He prides himself on being an ethical decision maker and an honest, caring person.
Chris is married to his wife Kelly, and together they have 2 small children and one large Rottweiler which keep him very busy in the “down” times. When he is not at work, he is usually running, or fishing and sometimes still surfing if he is lucky.
Dr Stuart Craig grew up in central Queensland and completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery studies 2013 as part of the inaugural graduation class from James Cook University in Cairns. After moving back from home to Rockhampton for a year and then spending a few years in Townsville he and his wife Susan moved to the Gold Coast in 2016.
Stuart has 7 years experience as a Dentist and completed countless hours of professional development including Invisalign, relative analgesia sedation and completing 12 month residency with renowned specialist prosthodontist Dr Tony Rotondo in 2015.
Stuart is passionate for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and prides himself on his understanding and clinical care for patients concerns. It is very important to Stuart’s philosophy to have a long lasting relationship with his patients.
Outside dentistry Stuart can be found most weekends on the Golf course or tending to his garden and enjoying the best of the Gold Coast lifestyle.
