General & Preventive Dentistry
Tooth Extraction and Wisdom Teeth Removal in Bundall
For tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal in Bundall, our first aim is always to keep your natural tooth wherever we can. At Bundall Dental and Implants, Dr Mehran Shaibani looks at every option to save a tooth before an extraction is considered, and when a tooth does need to come out, it is done gently and with care. If you are in pain or worried about a tooth, we can assess it and talk you through what happens next.
When is a tooth extraction needed?
Our first aim is always to save your natural tooth where we can, using options such as a filling, root canal, or a crown before an extraction is considered. When a tooth cannot be saved, removing it is sometimes the healthiest choice.
This is usually the case when:
- a tooth is too badly decayed or broken to repair
- advanced gum disease has loosened the tooth
- a tooth is causing pain or infection that cannot be resolved another way
- space is needed for orthodontic treatment carried out elsewhere
- a wisdom tooth is impacted or causing problems
Where saving the tooth is possible, we will always talk you through that first, whether that is a filling, root canal, or a crown. For the full picture of what a routine or surgical extraction involves, including recovery and aftercare, see our detailed guide to tooth extraction on the Gold Coast.
Wisdom teeth removal in Bundall
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come through, usually between the ages of 17 and 25, and not everyone gets all four. When there is enough room and they come through in a good position, they often do not need to be removed, so it is worth having them checked rather than assuming they must come out. It is a good idea to have them looked at if you notice pain, swelling, or repeated problems at the back of your mouth. Wisdom teeth more commonly need removing when they are:
- impacted, with not enough room to come through
- only partly through, leaving a flap of gum that traps food and becomes infected
- over-erupted or poorly positioned, rubbing the opposite gum or crowding other teeth
Many wisdom teeth can be removed simply in the chair under local anaesthetic. Others need a surgical removal, where a small cut is made in the gum, sometimes a little bone is eased away, and the tooth is taken out in sections.
As with any procedure to remove a tooth, there can be some after-effects such as swelling, tenderness, or bleeding that takes a little longer to settle, and occasionally dry socket. We talk you through aftercare and what to watch for before you leave.
Replacing an extracted tooth
When a tooth is removed, replacing it helps stop the neighbouring teeth from drifting and keeps your bite working properly. Depending on your situation, options include dental implants, a bridge, or dentures, and we will talk through what suits you best.
Book a consultation for a tooth extraction or wisdom teeth removal
Frequently Asked Questions
No. When wisdom teeth have enough room and come through in a good position, they often do not need removing at all. Removal is usually considered when a wisdom tooth is impacted, only partly through, or causing pain, infection, or crowding. The way to know is to have them assessed, so we can look at how they are sitting and advise whether they are best left alone or taken out.
Common signs include pain or tenderness at the back of the mouth, swelling or redness around the gum, a bad taste, difficulty cleaning the area, and jaw stiffness. Some problem wisdom teeth cause no obvious symptoms at all, which is why we check their position with an X-ray at a routine visit and let you know if anything needs attention.
Yes. If you feel anxious, we offer oral sedation with tablets, and for more involved cases IV twilight sedation is available in the practice with a visiting anaesthetist. Let us know when you book so we can plan the right option for you.
We confirm the fee after an examination rather than quoting a figure upfront, because it depends on the tooth involved and whether a simple or surgical removal is needed. At your consultation we examine the tooth and take an X-ray to see how it sits, talk you through your options, and give you an estimate. The examination also tells us whether the tooth can be saved another way, for example with a filling or root canal, before an extraction is considered. We accept all major health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claiming.
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