Port Noarlunga Dentist | Tooth Extraction | Wisdom Teeth

Experiencing pressure at the back of your jaw or recurring gum irritation near your rear molars? You don't need to cross the Onkaparinga River or navigate city traffic to get precise oral surgery. Located at 542a Main South Road, Old Noarlunga, our surgical rooms provide diagnostic OPG digital imaging, comprehensive third molar assessments, and surgical extractions just 4 minutes from Port Noarlunga.

Direct Clinical Care Led by Dual-Qualified Leadership

Wisdom Teeth Removal Adelaide is lead by Dr Benjamin Khoury (BDS, LLB/LP), a dental surgeon focusing on wisdom tooth management, diagnostic imaging, and tooth extractions.

Combining clinical dental surgery with a legal background, Dr Khoury has structured our practice around informed patient autonomy:

• Plain-Language Diagnostics: Clear, concise language.

• Quote.

• Decision Making in your own time after understand all the information provided.

The Anatomy of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the final teeth to push through into the mouth. Because human jaw structures often lack room for these four molars, teeth can become impacted (trapped beneath bone or soft tissue).

MECHANICS OF THIRD MOLAR IMPACTION                

• Mesial impaction - Tooth angles forward toward the second molar     

• Distal impaction - Tooth tilts backward toward the mandibular ramus (back of mouth)

• Vertical impaction - Tooth sits upright but is blocked by dense bone   

• Horizontal impaction -Tooth lies on its side, pressing against roots   

When Should You Book an Assessment?

While some impacted teeth remain dormant, clinical intervention may be required if:

• Pericoronitis: Recurring, painful infection of the gum flap covering a partially erupted tooth.

• Second Molar Resorption: Pressure causing root decay or structural erosion on adjacent healthy teeth.

• Follicular Cysts: Fluid-filled sacs forming around trapped tooth crowns, which can weaken jawbone tissue.

• Interdental Caries: Food trapping in tight spaces that cannot be cleaned with routine brushing or flossing.

What Happens During Your Clinical Assessment?

Your initial appointment includes:

1. Clinical Exam: Detailed evaluation of soft tissues, gum pockets, and jaw mobility.

2. On-Site Digital OPG Radiograph: Panoramic 2D imaging to map root angles and nerve pathways. (3D Cone Beam CT scans are available on-site if required).

3. Clinical Discussion: A direct explanation of whether your teeth require simple monitoring, routine extraction, or surgical management.

4. Quote: A written cost breakdown with standard ADA item codes to check out-of-pocket expenses with your health fund before committing to treatment.

Extraction Classifications & Standard ADA Fee Guide

Extraction procedures vary based on tooth positioning, root morphology, and bone coverage:

Extraction of a visible tooth

Item Code: Item 311 ~$350-450

Extraction requiring Gum lifting to get to a tooth

Item Code: Item 322 ~$450 – $550

Surgical Extraction requiring bone removal

Item Code: Item 324 ~$550-750

On-Site HICAPS Rebate Claims

We accept all Australian health funds, including Bupa, Medibank, HCF, NIB, and AHM. Our on-site HICAPS terminal allows us to process your extras rebate instantly at the time of your appointment.

Sedation & Comfort Pathways

We offer several anaesthesia options tailored to your surgical complexity and personal comfort preferences:

• Local Anaesthetic: Complete numbing of the target site. You remain fully alert and can safely drive home afterwards.

• IV Sedation: Administered by a specialist anaesthetist an in an accredited local day surgery facility, putting you in a deeply relaxed, twilight state.

• Hospital Day Surgery (General Anaesthetic): Full unconsciousness provided at an accredited local day surgery facility with a specialist anaesthetist.

Warning: If undergoing IV sedation or General Anaesthesia, you must not drive, operate machinery, or consume alcohol for the remainder of the day. A responsible adult must transport you home and monitor your recovery.

Why Local Proximity Matters for Post-Op Recovery

When recovering from surgical extractions or IV sedation, minimising travel time is crucial.

Situated right on Main South Road in Old Noarlunga, our clinic offers free ground-floor parking right outside the door, allowing your support driver to collect you easily without dealing with multi-story parking garages, busy CBD traffic, or long car rides while groggy.

Serving Port Noarlunga & the Fleurieu Coastline

We provide focused oral extractions and diagnostic assessments for patients across: Port Noarlunga (5167), Port Noarlunga South (5167), Noarlunga Centre (5168), Christies Beach (5165), Seaford (5169),  Moana (5169)

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📞 (08) 8185 0024

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