Wisdom Teeth Removal
Lower wisdom teeth are the most common reason patients are referred to Oromax. Dr Tom Jaunay, a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, removes wisdom teeth in our rooms under local anaesthetic, or in private hospital under general anaesthetic.
When do wisdom teeth need to come out?
Removal is usually recommended when a wisdom tooth is causing problems, such as:
- Repeated gum infections around the tooth (pericoronitis), or one severe infection
- Decay in the wisdom tooth, or decay or gum damage on the back of the tooth in front
- A cyst or other change around the tooth on the X-ray
- The tooth being in the way of orthodontic or other planned treatment
Wisdom teeth that are causing no problems do not always need to be removed. We will talk through the balance of risks with you.
Assessment and planning
We review your X-ray (OPG) at your consultation. If the roots appear close to the nerve that supplies feeling to the lip, chin and tongue, we take a 3D scan (CBCT) to plan the safest approach. Where the roots are wrapped around the nerve, we may recommend a coronectomy: removing the crown of the tooth and leaving the roots in place so the nerve is not disturbed.
Awake or asleep?
- Local anaesthetic in our rooms: suits upper wisdom teeth, erupted or partly erupted lower teeth, and single teeth.
- General anaesthetic in a private hospital: suits deeply impacted teeth, several teeth at once, significant anxiety or medical reasons.
Recovery
Pain and swelling usually peak on day 2 or 3 and then settle. You go home with written instructions and an after-hours number, and we see you for a review. We send your dentist a report on your treatment.
Fees
| Treatment | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | $240–$290 (Medicare rebate $88 with a current referral) |
| Single tooth, in our rooms (local anaesthetic) | $605–$1,010 |
| Four wisdom teeth, in hospital (general anaesthetic) | $3,400–$4,200 |
| Anaesthetist (general anaesthetic only) | $500–$900 |
| Hospital (general anaesthetic only) | $1,350–$2,650 |
Fees are before health fund rebates. You will receive a written, itemised estimate at your consultation. Where total estimated costs exceed $2,000, surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees can be paid through Zip Money, interest free over 6 months (Zip approval, fees and terms apply). See About our Fees (PDF) and Paying with Zip Money (PDF). There is no charge for aftercare.
Where we treat you
Consultations are at our rooms in Macquarie Street (Sydney City), Hurstville and Miranda, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Surgery under general anaesthetic is performed at Kareena Private Hospital, Waratah Private Hospital or Sydney Day Surgery Prince Alfred. See our locations.
Wisdom teeth removal in Hurstville
Consultations at Oromax Hurstville, next to Hurstville Station, with surgery under general anaesthetic at Waratah Private Hospital, Hurstville. Our team includes staff who speak Mandarin and other Chinese languages.
Wisdom teeth removal in Miranda and the Sutherland Shire
Consultations at Oromax Miranda, next to Miranda Station, with surgery under general anaesthetic at Kareena Private Hospital, Caringbah.
Wisdom teeth removal in Sydney City
Consultations at Oromax Sydney City on Macquarie Street, close to Martin Place Station, with surgery under general anaesthetic at Sydney Day Surgery Prince Alfred, Newtown.
Getting started
Ask your dentist or GP for a referral to Dr Tom Jaunay, then call us on 02 8513 9810 or contact us to book. Please bring your referral and any X-rays or scans.
Read our wisdom teeth common questions →
Nerve risk, CBCT scans, coronectomy and our results, pericoronitis, dry socket, antibiotics and recovery, with references.