Categories: General Dentistry

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost

How Much is Wisdom Teeth Removal Sydney?

The wisdom teeth or the third molars are the last teeth to emerge in the mouth. At this time, the jaws are already fully developed and often, the wisdom teeth have no enough space for it to properly move in alignment with the other teeth.

Because of this, there are several dental problems that come with the Wisdom Teeth.

This includes severe pain and discomfort as the tooth moves in position. This happens when the crown of the tooth partially emerges into the mouth.

The gum covering the tooth becomes inflamed during eating and speaking thus contributing to the pain.

Aside from this, a partially erupted wisdom tooth can cause decay to the adjacent tooth when patients are unable to clean this area. The tooth decay may become worse overtime and this causes extreme pain.

Soreness of the jaws is also a common problem especially with fully impacted wisdom teeth.

Really, there is no viable reason for the wisdom tooth to remain in the mouth. And with the many concerns that come with keeping it, more patients choose to have it removed before complications start to arise.

Because after all, the more complications, the more costly the treatment. So, what is the wisdom teeth removal cost?

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost Sydney

There are several factors that may influence the wisdom tooth removal price and this includes the difficulty of the case, the number of local anaesthetics administered, and the skill of the attending dental surgeon, among many others.

In Sydney, a simple wisdom tooth extraction cost would be anywhere between $250 – $350 and this is if no complications arise during your surgery that may make it harder for removal. Meanwhile, surgical wisdom teeth removal cost is around $375 – $500.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost at North Ryde Dentistry?

Prior to the procedure itself, our dentist Macquarie Park will explain the treatment plan and using diagnostic tools such as X-rays, they will determine an initial classification on whether your treatment will be a simple or surgical extraction. This is done so you are aware of the costs before proceeding.

A simple wisdom tooth extraction at North Ryde Dentistry costs at an average of $230 whilst surgical wisdom tooth extraction price is at $350 – $450.