Wisdom Teeth

The cost of removing wisdom teeth can vary depending on the situation, type of removal required, type of anaesthetic and which specialist you see. On average, a wisdom tooth extraction can cost between $1500-3000 per tooth if done under general anaesthetic, while a simple extraction using local anaesthetic can cost up to $2322 for all four teeth.

Regardless of the kind of wisdom teeth removal procedure you’re having - whether that’s using local or general anaesthetic - you should feel little to no pain due to the area being numbed prior to extraction taking place. Should you feel any pain at all, it’s important to let your dentist know and more anaesthetic can be administered.

All our wisdom tooth specialists at Toorak Dental Studio are highly skilled in their area, and take every possible precaution to put you at ease and make the process as simple and easy as we can.

Wisdom teeth removal is not always painful, though the intensity of the discomfort depends on your individual threshold and the type of surgery that’s required. You may be able to opt for wisdom teeth removal under general anaesthetic, local anaesthetic or even sedation.

Speak to your dentist at Toorak Dental Studio to discuss your options and rest assured we’ll take every precaution to minimise pain and make the treatment as comfortable as possible.

Wisdom tooth removal can take anything from a couple of minutes up to an hour, depending on how complicated your tooth is and the choice of anaesthetic that is used. The more difficult, impacted or awkward a tooth is when growing through will determine the length of time it takes to extract.

Many adults in Australia will need their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their life, but this procedure is not covered by Medicare. Some expenses may be covered if you have dental extras as prt of your private health insurance, but generally people have to pay for wisdom teeth removal in Melbourne and across Australia.

At Toorak Dental Studio, we offer flexible, DentiCare interest-free payment plans to help cover the cost of your leading-quality dental care.

Many adults in Australia will need their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their life, but this procedure is not covered by Medicare. Some expenses may be covered if you have dental extras as part of your private health insurance, but generally people have to pay for wisdom teeth removal in Melbourne and across Australia.

At Toorak Dental Studio, we offer flexible, interest-free payment plans such as DentiCare to help cover the cost of your leading-quality dental care.

While not everyone will get wisdom teeth, most adults will have four that erupt in their late teens to early twenties - one in each corner of their mouth. Since most adults have 28 other teeth by this point, there’s often little space left for the wisdom teeth to grow.

This can cause them to emerge at an angle or only partially emerge; this is referred to as “impacted wisdom teeth”.

After a wisdom tooth extraction, you won’t be able to eat solid foods for 3-4 days, so you’ll need to stay prepared for your recovery. Soft foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and soups and broths are the way to go until you’ve recovered sufficiently.

In most cases, having your wisdom teeth removed will not affect the look or shape of your face. These new teeth grow in the far back parts of your mouth, and the soft tissue structures around this area remain unchanged in the majority of cases.

Some patients may find that their face or jawline looks slimmer following extraction, though this could be down to swelling that occurred during the emergence of the teeth, which subsides following the removal.

Smoking is not advised following wisdom teeth removal, as it can inflame the affected area and worsen any pain or discomfort where you’ve had the procedure. Smoking can also slow the healing process and cause unnecessary complications.