Patients
Referred to Dr Tom Jaunay by your dentist or doctor?
You’re in the right place. Dr Tom is a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, qualified in both medicine and dentistry. Here’s what happens next and what it costs, from your first call to your final review.
Consultations 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
No referral yet?
Dr Tom sees patients on referral from their dentist or GP. It only takes a quick visit or call to them, and it means:
- you get the $88 Medicare rebate on your consultation
- your X-rays and history come with you, so you’re less likely to need repeat scans
- your dentist stays in the loop and gets a report after your visit
What to ask for: a referral to Dr Tom Jaunay, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, at Oromax NSW, plus a copy of any X-rays or scans (often an OPG). Your dentist can send it straight to us, or give it to you to bring along.
Not sure you need a specialist? Ask us a question
What have you been referred for?
Wisdom teeth: your journey
Sam is 21 and studying. Her dentist referred her after two flare-ups of gum infection around a lower wisdom tooth. Below is how a typical referral like hers runs. Your own plan will depend on your X-rays and what you prefer.
- Step 1Book your consultationCall 02 8513 9810 or request online. Choose Sydney City, Hurstville or Miranda. Bring your referral and any X-rays or scans.
- Step 2Consultation with Dr TomDr Tom reviews your OPG X-ray. If the roots sit close to the nerve that supplies feeling to your lip, chin and tongue, a 3D CBCT scan is used to plan safely. You’ll talk through whether removal is needed, your anaesthetic options and the risks. The consult is paid on the day, and Medicare refunds $88.
- Step 3Your written estimateYou leave with an itemised quote. Take time to check your health fund cover and payment options. Interest-free payment over 6 months with Zip is available where the total is over $2,000.*
- Step 4Surgery daySingle, upper or partly erupted teeth can usually be removed under local anaesthetic in our rooms. Deeply impacted teeth, several teeth at once, significant anxiety or medical reasons usually mean a general anaesthetic as a day patient at Kareena Private (Caringbah), Waratah Private (Hurstville) or Sydney Day Surgery Prince Alfred (Newtown).
- Days 1–3Recovery at homeYou go home with written instructions and an after-hours number. Pain and swelling usually peak on day 2 or 3 and then settle. Many patients plan surgery for a study break or holiday so recovery doesn’t clash with exams or work.
- AfterwardsReview and report to your dentistA review visit checks your healing at no charge. Dr Tom sends a treatment report to your dentist, who continues your general care.
Typical fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (Medicare rebate $88 with referral) | $240–$290 |
| Single tooth, local anaesthetic in rooms (per tooth, by item number below) | $610–$1,010 |
| Item 311: removal of a tooth | $610 |
| Item 322: surgical removal, no bone removal or tooth division | $790 |
| Item 324: surgical removal with bone removal and tooth division | $1,010 |
| Four wisdom teeth, general anaesthetic in hospital | $3,400–$4,200 |
| Anaesthetist (general anaesthetic only) | $500–$900 |
| Hospital (general anaesthetic only) | $1,350–$2,650 |
Fees are before health fund rebates. To check your cover, give your health fund the item numbers 311, 322 and 324; your written estimate will show which apply to you. Aftercare is free. About our fees and Zip
Common questions
Do my wisdom teeth have to come out?
Not always. Wisdom teeth causing no problems often don’t need removal. Removal is usually recommended after repeated or severe gum infection (pericoronitis), decay in the wisdom tooth or the tooth in front, a cyst or other change on X-ray, or when the tooth is in the way of orthodontic or other planned treatment.
What if my roots are close to the nerve?
A 3D CBCT scan shows exactly where the nerve runs. Where the roots wrap around it, a coronectomy may be an option: the crown is removed and the roots are left in place, which lowers the risk to the nerve.
What happens if I wait?
If your dentist referred you because of infection or decay, these problems tend to come back and can get worse. Infections are harder to treat when the area is swollen, and surgery may then need to wait until it settles. The consultation lets you find out what applies to you, with no obligation to book surgery.
When is the best time to have it done?
Many patients choose university or school holidays, or the summer break, so the first few days of recovery don’t clash with study or work. Book your consult early: hospital dates around holidays fill first.
Dental implant or bone graft: your journey
Peter is 58. A cracked back tooth needs to come out and his dentist wants an implant to replace it. Below is how a typical implant referral runs.
- Step 1Referral and bookingYour dentist sends your X-rays or scan and the plan for your new tooth. Ideally see Dr Tom before the tooth is removed, as this can keep more options open, including placing the implant on the same day.
- Step 2Consultation and 3D planningA CBCT scan is taken and a digital plan is built around your final crown, including any bone graft needed. For guided surgery, a printed surgical guide is made from the plan.
- Step 3Your written estimateYou receive an itemised quote. The surgeon’s fee for implant cases is due three weeks before surgery. Zip interest-free payment is available for estimates over $2,000.*
- Step 4Implant surgeryUsually under local anaesthetic in our rooms, with a check X-ray afterwards. General anaesthetic in hospital is available if needed. Where there isn’t enough bone, a graft, socket preservation or sinus lift may be done first or at the same time.
- HealingThe implant bonds to the boneHealing time varies with your bone and any graft. Dr Tom will tell you what to expect for your case.
- FinallyBack to your dentist for the crownYour dentist receives an Implant Summary letter and fits your crown. The crown is charged separately by your dentist.
Typical fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (Medicare rebate $88 with referral) | $240–$290 |
| Single implant placement, including the implant | From $3,800 |
| Bone graft or sinus lift, if needed | Depends on graft type; may attract a Medicare rebate |
| Anaesthetist (general anaesthetic only) | $500–$900 |
| Hospital (general anaesthetic only) | $1,350–$2,650 |
Fees are before health fund rebates. Aftercare is free.
More about dental implants and bone grafting · Common questions
Impacted tooth exposure: your journey
Lily is 13. Her baby canine is still in place and her orthodontist has found the adult canine stuck in the roof of her mouth. Below is how a typical exposure referral runs, working alongside her orthodontist.
- Step 1Referral and bookingYour orthodontist or dentist refers you. Having braces fitted before surgery usually works best. A parent or guardian attends with patients under 16.
- Step 2Consultation and planningDr Tom reviews the X-rays or scan, agrees the plan with your orthodontist, and explains the anaesthetic options.
- Step 3Your written estimateAn itemised quote before anything is booked.
- Step 4Exposure surgeryDepending on how deep the tooth is: a laser exposure for teeth just under the gum, an open exposure with an attachment bonded, or a closed exposure with a fine gold chain for deeper teeth. A single shallow canine can often be done under local anaesthetic in our rooms; deeper or two-sided teeth, and younger or anxious children, usually have a general anaesthetic in hospital.
- About 2 weeks laterYour orthodontist starts moving the toothThe orthodontist uses the attachment to guide the tooth into place over the following months.
Typical fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (Medicare rebate $88 with referral) | $240–$290 |
| Exposure only, per tooth | $515 |
| Exposure and bonding an attachment, per tooth | $905 |
| Anaesthetist (general anaesthetic only) | $500–$900 |
| Hospital (general anaesthetic only) | $1,350–$2,650 |
Fees are before health fund rebates. Aftercare is free.
Mouth lesion or biopsy: your journey
If your dentist or doctor has referred you about an ulcer, lump, or a red or white patch, please don’t wait. Most turn out to be harmless, but some need diagnosis without delay. Tell us when you call so we can see you soon.
- Step 1Book promptlyCall 02 8513 9810 and mention your dentist or doctor is concerned about a lesion.
- Step 2Assessment with Dr TomDr Tom examines the area and decides whether a biopsy is needed to make a diagnosis.
- Step 3BiopsyMost are done under local anaesthetic in our rooms. A small, harmless-looking lesion is usually removed completely, which often treats it at the same time. For a larger area, a small sample is taken.
- Step 4ResultsA pathologist examines the sample. Dr Tom explains the result and sends a report to your dentist. Most results are benign and need no further treatment. If more is needed, you’ll have a clear plan, and any cancer is referred promptly to a specialist head and neck team.
Typical fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (Medicare rebate $88 with referral) | $240–$290 |
| Oral biopsy (Medicare item 30075, rebate $152) | $475 |
| Anaesthetist and hospital (general anaesthetic only) | See estimate |
The pathology laboratory bills separately for examining the sample. The post-operative review is free.
Other referrals
Dr Tom also sees patients for difficult or surgical tooth removal, jaw cysts, facial injuries, corrective jaw surgery and other oral surgery. The first steps are the same for everyone:
- Step 1Book your consultationCall 02 8513 9810. Bring your referral and any X-rays or scans.
- Step 2ConsultationDr Tom assesses you, explains your options and the risks, and answers your questions. The consult is $240–$290, with an $88 Medicare rebate with a current referral.
- Step 3Written estimateAn itemised quote before anything is booked, with interest-free payment options for estimates over $2,000.*
- Step 4Treatment, review and reportTreatment in our rooms or in hospital, a free review afterwards, and a report to your dentist.
Before your consultation
Fees and payment
You’ll always have a written, itemised estimate before any surgery is booked. The figures on this page are typical fees only.
About our fees
Prefer to spread the cost before surgery? Ask about our interest-free prepayment plan, which lets you pay by instalments ahead of your surgery date.
None of our surgeons are contracted preferred providers with health funds. To check your cover, call your fund with the item numbers on your estimate.
Download: About our fees (PDF)
Paying with Zip Money
Download: Paying for your surgery with Zip (PDF)
*Credit is provided by ZipMoney Payments Pty Ltd (ABN 58 164 440 993, Australian Credit Licence 441878), subject to approval and terms. Oromax NSW isn’t a credit provider and doesn’t give financial advice. Zip may change its fees and rates; your Zip contract shows the figures that apply to you.
Common questions
What happens at my first appointment?
Dr Tom assesses you and talks through your treatment needs before any surgery. You receive a written estimate beforehand. If you suit same-day consultation and surgery, we’ll contact you to arrange it.
What will my consultation cost?
Most initial consultations are $240–$290, with an $88 Medicare rebate when you have a current referral. Complex cases may cost more.
Do I need a new referral?
You need a current referral to claim the Medicare rebate. Most referrals are valid for 12 months. If yours has expired, ask your dentist or GP for a new one.
Do I need to stop my medications before surgery?
Most patients don’t. Any changes are discussed at your first appointment. If you take blood thinners, see blood thinners and tooth extractions.
Can I get a medical certificate?
Surgery patients usually receive a certificate. Consultation patients can receive an attendance certificate. Call us if you need a replacement.
How do I make or change an appointment?
Call 02 8513 9810, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, or request an appointment online.
I can’t find my X-rays or referral letter
Call us and we’ll check whether we already have them or can obtain them from your dentist.
Are you a preferred provider for my health fund?
None of our surgeons are contracted preferred providers. Your fund will still pay rebates on eligible items; call them with the item numbers on your estimate.
Where are you, and where do I park?
We consult at Sydney City, Hurstville and Miranda, each next to a train station. See our consulting locations and private hospitals for maps and parking.
I need help after my surgery
A surgeon is on call 24 hours for emergencies after surgery. Call 02 8513 9810 and follow the after-hours instructions. For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
Questions about a specific condition
Our locations
Ready to book?
Call us between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or send an appointment request and we’ll call you back.
Already had surgery? Post-operative instructions