We are a highly trained and experienced team focused on providing exceptional care for your oral surgery needs whether a problem and painful tooth or emergency tooth extraction. 

We have put together a simple guide to help you through the process on the my journey page.

Types of Extractions

• Simple Extraction: tooth is visible and has a routine shape and form removed in rooms or sedation should you choose

• Surgical Extraction: tooth may or may not be visible and severly broken down and may involve sedation or general anesthesia.

Where should I go?

• Dental Clinics: talk to your trusted health professional. If they are unable to assist or do not feel comfortable removing your tooth then you may consider a clinic that has particular focus on oral surgery like Wisdom Teeth Removal Adelaide.

• Public Dental Services: if you are on concession, the public dentist may be able to see you and refer within the public dentist to see a dental surgeon public or privately, however you may need to wait.

Cost of Tooth Removal

• Private Dentists: Costs vary depending on the complexity of the extraction. Simple extractions may cost around 250-300, while surgical extractions can range from 400–600 or more. This does not include costs of sedation or room fees.

• Public Services: Lower costs or free for eligible patients (e.g., concession card holders).

• Health Insurance: Check if your private health fund covers extractions.

What do after tooth extraction

• Follow your dentist’s instructions for pain management, swelling reduction, and preventing infection.

• Avoid smoking, alcohol, drinking through a straw, or eating hard foods during recovery.

What is the recovery time

• Healing time varies person to person. 

  • Simple extraction - 2-3 days of swelling and pain

  • Complex extraction - up to a week or longer. Altered nerve sensations can last many months.