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Wisdom tooth removal in Lansvale, Sydney

Wisdom Tooth
Removal

Wisdom teeth removal for south-west Sydney

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to arrive, usually between 17 and 25, and many jaws simply do not have room for them. When they come through crooked, get stuck under the gum or keep trapping food, they can cause pain, swelling and decay in the teeth next door. Odontologie Dental Care in Lansvale assesses wisdom teeth with an OPG scan taken in the practice and removes most of them in the dental chair, with IV sedation available. Removal is $550 per tooth.

OPG and 3D scans taken on site to plan each tooth
In-chair removal under local anaesthetic, or with IV sedation
$550 per tooth, or from $1,700 for all four

Book an Assessment (02) 9725 6241

Transparent pricing

Wisdom teeth removal cost in Sydney's south-west

Treatment	Guide
Single wisdom tooth	$550 per tooth
All 4 wisdom teeth removal	From $1,700

These are guide prices for in-chair removal. A deeply impacted tooth, extra imaging or IV sedation can change the total, and your dentist confirms the cost in writing after your OPG. Wisdom teeth removal is usually classed as major dental by health funds, and we accept all major funds.

Illustration of a wisdom tooth growing at an angle and pressing against the molar in front of it

Warning signs

Signs your wisdom teeth may need to come out

Not every wisdom tooth causes trouble. Some come through straight, can be cleaned properly and can safely be left alone. Book an assessment if you notice:

Aching at the very back of the jaw that comes and goes
Swollen, tender gum over a tooth that is only partly through
Trouble opening your mouth fully, or pain when you chew
Repeated gum infections or a bad taste at the back of the mouth
Swelling along the jaw line or under the ear
Pain that keeps returning even with pain relief

These symptoms often flare during exams, travel or a cold, when the gum around the tooth is already irritated. Having the tooth looked at before the next flare is usually easier than treating it mid-infection.

A dentist points to an impacted wisdom tooth on a panoramic X-ray for a young woman and her father

Impacted teeth

What an impacted wisdom tooth means

A wisdom tooth is impacted when it cannot erupt normally. It may be tilted forward into the molar in front, lying sideways in the bone or only partly covered by gum. A partly erupted tooth leaves a flap of gum where food and bacteria collect, which leads to an infection called pericoronitis.

Over time an impacted tooth can cause decay or gum disease in the second molar, crowd the teeth in front and, less commonly, form a cyst in the jaw. An OPG shows the whole jaw in one image, so we can see the angle of each wisdom tooth and how close its roots sit to the nerve. Where more detail is needed, a 3D CBCT scan is also taken here in the practice.

A dentist talking with a relaxed young man in the treatment chair before his wisdom tooth appointment

Comfort

Wisdom teeth removal with IV sedation

Most wisdom teeth can be removed in the chair under local anaesthetic, which numbs the area completely. For anxious patients, or when several teeth are coming out at once, IV sedation is available so you are deeply relaxed throughout and often recall very little afterwards.

If you choose sedation, follow the fasting instructions we give you, arrange for an adult to drive you home and stay with you, and plan a quiet day. Tell us about any blood-thinning medicines or health conditions well before your appointment.

A young woman resting on a couch at home with a cold pack, recovering after wisdom teeth removal

Before and after

Preparing for removal and recovering at home

Stock the fridge with soft food before the day: soup, yoghurt, mashed vegetables and smoothies you can eat with a spoon. Plan two or three days off work or study if more than one tooth is coming out.

Swelling usually peaks on the second or third day, then eases. Cold packs on the cheek, pain relief as directed and keeping your head raised all help. Avoid smoking, straws and vigorous rinsing for the first few days so the clot stays in place, then use warm salt water rinses after meals. Most people feel close to normal within a week. Call us if pain gets worse after day three or you develop a fever.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

How it works

Removing a wisdom tooth at Odontologie

Whether it is one tooth or all four, the process follows four stages.

Cross-section of an impacted wisdom tooth tilted against the molar in front, partly buried in bone

Assessment and OPG

We examine the area and take an OPG to see the position of each wisdom tooth and its roots. Then we explain whether removal is advised and give you a written estimate.

Cross-section of a partly erupted wisdom tooth with a flap of gum over it, beside the second molar

Anaesthetic or sedation

On the day, the area is numbed with local anaesthetic. If you have chosen IV sedation, it is started first so you are calm and comfortable.

Cross-section of the wisdom tooth being lifted from the jaw with dental forceps

Removing the tooth

A tooth that has come through is eased out whole. An impacted tooth is reached through a small opening and may be removed in sections, then the gum is closed with a few stitches.

Cross-section of the healed gum behind the second molar after the wisdom tooth is removed

Recovery and review

You go home with gauze, written aftercare and a number to call. We see you again about a week later if needed to check healing and remove any stitches.

Related care

Related treatment

Wisdom teeth are often part of a wider conversation about the back of the mouth. These pages cover the treatments that come up most.

Tooth extraction

Simple and surgical removal of other teeth that cannot be saved.

Learn more

IV sedation

Deep relaxation for anxious patients and longer appointments.

Learn more

Emergency dentist

A wisdom tooth flare-up with swelling? Call us and we will prioritise you.

Learn more

Major dental

How health funds treat extractions, crowns and root canals, and how to plan the cost.

Learn more

New patients welcome

New to Odontologie?

Book our new patient offer today to receive:

Comprehensive Dental Examination
Scale, Clean and Polish
2x Bitewing X-rays (if required)
Fluoride Treatment

Book New Patient Offer (02) 9725 6241

*Must be quoted at the time of phone booking. If not quoted, the full fee may apply. Offer is only available with selected dentists. If booked with a non-selected dentist, a member of staff will contact you.

$249 Check-Up and Clean Select “New Patient Offer” when booking.

Good to know

Wisdom Tooth Removal - frequently asked

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost?

At Odontologie a single wisdom tooth is $550 and all four start from $1,700 as a guide. Deeply impacted teeth or IV sedation can add to the cost, and we confirm it in writing after your OPG so you can check your health fund cover first.

Can wisdom teeth be removed in the dental chair?

Yes. Most wisdom teeth, including many impacted ones, are removed in the chair at our Lansvale practice under local anaesthetic. If a tooth sits very close to the nerve or needs hospital care, we will explain why and arrange a referral.

Can I be sedated for wisdom teeth removal?

IV sedation is available for patients who are anxious or having several teeth removed. You will be deeply relaxed and need an adult to take you home and stay with you afterwards.

How long is recovery after wisdom teeth removal?

Expect two or three days of swelling and tenderness, easing over the first week. Most people return to work or study in two to three days, and the gum heals over within a couple of weeks.

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?

No. A wisdom tooth that is fully through, upright, healthy and easy to clean can stay. We recommend removal when a tooth is causing pain, infection or damage, or when the OPG shows it is likely to.

Is there an ideal age to have wisdom teeth removed?

When removal is needed, it tends to be simpler in the late teens and early twenties, because the roots are not fully formed and healing is often quicker. Adults of any age can still have them removed safely with good planning.

What should I eat after my wisdom teeth come out?

Soft, cool food for the first few days, such as yoghurt, soup that has cooled, eggs, pasta and mashed vegetables. Avoid seeds, nuts, chips and anything crunchy that could lodge in the sockets, and skip straws for a week.

Your next step

Sore wisdom tooth? Book an assessment

A Lansvale dentist examines the area, takes an OPG and tells you whether the tooth needs to come out, how it would be removed and what it will cost, before you commit to anything.

Book an Assessment (02) 9725 6241

OPG assessment and a written plan
Local anaesthetic, with IV sedation available
$550 per tooth, from $1,700 for all four
All major health funds accepted

We accept all major health funds

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