Wisdom teeth removal in Jordan Springs and Penrith
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come through, usually between seventeen and twenty-five. Some come through cleanly and cause no trouble at all. Others come in at an angle, only part way, or not at all, and start causing problems for the teeth around them. The first job is working out which of those you have.
This is usually considered when
Our modern clinical treatments are customized for patients seeking durable, biomimetic restorations and relief from structural alignment concerns. Explore these common patient scenarios to see if you qualify.
- The gum over a back tooth keeps swelling up and getting sore
- Food packs behind your last molar and you can't clean it out
- There's decay in the wisdom tooth, or in the tooth in front of it
- You get a dull ache or pressure at the back of your jaw
- An X-ray has shown a wisdom tooth lying sideways or trapped under the gum
What's involved, step by step
Our modern, specialized process relies on digital precision to optimize your clinical results.
Assessment and imaging
About 45 minutes
An examination and a panoramic X-ray to see where all four sit, how their roots are shaped, and how close they lie to the nerve in the lower jaw. If anything looks tight, we take a 3D scan before deciding anything.
Working out what's actually needed
Same visit
Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. We'll tell you which ones are causing problems, which are worth watching, and which we think are better handled by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. You get a written plan and full costs before anything is booked.
The removal
30 to 90 minutes
Done under local anaesthetic, with sedation if you want it. A straightforward tooth lifts out. One that's impacted needs the gum lifted, sometimes a little bone removed, and the tooth divided so it comes out in pieces. Stitches are usually dissolvable.
Review
About a week later
We check the sockets are healing, remove any stitches that haven't dissolved, and make sure you can open and eat normally again.
Recovery and aftercare
Expect swelling, stiffness and soreness for several days — more after a lower impacted tooth than an upper one that lifts straight out. Most people manage with over-the-counter pain relief and are back to normal food within a week or two. Your jaw may not open fully for a few days, which is normal and eases on its own. Keeping the sockets clean matters more than anything else you do.
Days 1–3: Swelling and stiffness
Swelling peaks around day two then starts to settle. Your jaw will feel tight and opening may be limited. Cold packs help in the first twenty-four hours, warmth after that. Soft, cool foods and no strenuous activity.
Days 3–7: Watching for dry socket
If pain suddenly worsens around day three to five rather than improving, and the socket feels empty or smells bad, that's a dry socket. It isn't an infection and it isn't dangerous, but it needs a dressing. Ring us — don't wait it out.
Weeks 2–4: Closing over
The gum closes across the socket within a few weeks, and the bone underneath fills in over several months. Food will get into the socket while it's healing — rinse gently after meals rather than poking at it.
Risks and things to consider
In the lower jaw a nerve runs close to the roots of some wisdom teeth. Injury to it can cause numbness or tingling of the lip, chin or tongue, which is usually temporary but occasionally lasts. Where imaging shows the roots sitting against that nerve, we will say so, and in some of those cases the right answer is a referral rather than proceeding here. In the upper jaw the tooth may sit against the sinus, and an opening between sinus and mouth can occur and need repair.Dry socket is the most common complication, particularly after lower teeth, and is more likely if you smoke. Infection can occur and may need antibiotics. Limited jaw opening for a few days is usual, and bruising down the cheek or neck can appear a day or two afterwards. The tooth in front can occasionally be damaged if it already has a large filling or crown. Bleeding is normal for a short period but should not continue.Removing wisdom teeth that are causing no problems is not automatically the right choice, and we won't suggest it without a reason. Smoking and poor healing raise the risk of complications for everyone.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary.
Other options worth considering
Explore our modern, patient-first alternatives designed as holistic and minimally invasive upgrades to traditional clinical therapies.
Leaving them and reviewing
If they're causing no problems, monitoring with periodic X-rays is a legitimate choice.
General DentistrySettling the infection first
Cleaning under the gum flap can calm a flare-up while you decide.
General DentistryReferral to an oral surgeon
For high nerve risk, or if you'd prefer it done under general anaesthetic.
Talk to usWho you'll see
Wisdom tooth removal here is carried out by Dr Michael Kozman and Dr Fady Tawadrous. For sedation, a visiting sedationist attends and monitors you throughout. Where a case is better suited to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, we'll tell you at the assessment and arrange the referral.
Meet the whole team
Dr Michael Kozman, Principal Dentist
What affects the cost
The main factors are how many teeth are being removed, and whether each one lifts out simply or needs surgical removal with the gum lifted and the tooth divided. Impacted lower teeth cost more than upper ones that have come through. Imaging is separate, and a 3D scan is only taken where it's needed. Sedation adds to it, and the type you choose makes a difference. Doing all four in one appointment usually costs less overall than spreading them across visits. You'll get the full figure in writing before anything is booked.
HICAPS claiming on the spot
We process your private health fund rebate immediately at the counter, leaving you only to pay the remaining gap amount.
Payment plans available
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Written quote before treatment
We provide complete transparency with a fully itemised breakdown and custom treatment plan before we begin.
Common questions
Find precise answers to frequently asked questions about our clinical dental treatments, booking protocols, and restorative wellness programs.
Do they all have to come out?
No. Wisdom teeth that have come through cleanly, that you can keep clean, and that aren't causing problems can usually be left alone and reviewed. Removing healthy ones just because they're there isn't supported by the evidence.
How do I know if mine need removing?
An examination and a panoramic X-ray will show it. Repeated swelling of the gum, decay in the wisdom tooth or the one in front, or a tooth lying sideways against its neighbour are the usual reasons.
Is it painful?
The removal itself is done under local anaesthetic, so you'll feel pressure but not pain. Afterwards expect real soreness and swelling for several days, managed with pain relief.
How long is the recovery?
Most people take two or three days off after lower impacted teeth, and are eating normally again within one to two weeks. Upper teeth that lift out straightforwardly recover faster.
Can I have all four done at once?
Usually yes, and most people prefer it — one recovery instead of two. It makes for a longer appointment, which is one reason sedation is popular for it.
Can I have sedation?
Yes. We offer happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation. For a longer appointment or if you're anxious, it makes a real difference.
What is dry socket?
The blood clot in the socket breaks down before the gum has healed over, leaving bone exposed. It causes a deep ache starting a few days after the extraction. It's treated with a dressing and settles quickly once dressed.
Will I need time off work?
Plan for two to three days after lower teeth, particularly if you've had sedation. If your job is physical, allow a little longer.
What about the nerve in my jaw?
We check its position on the X-ray before deciding anything, and take a 3D scan if the roots look close to it. Where the risk is high we'll tell you plainly and may recommend a referral rather than proceeding.
Do I have to go to hospital?
Most wisdom teeth can be removed here under local anaesthetic with sedation. If a general anaesthetic is the better option for you, we'll arrange the referral.
Related treatments
Sedation and anxious patients
Happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation, if the appointment itself is the hard part.
Sedation Dentistry
Find out whether yours need removing
Start with an assessment and an X-ray. We'll tell you which of your wisdom teeth are causing problems, which can be left alone, and what removal would involve — before you commit to anything.