At Doucas Dental, our principal dental surgeon Dr Gregory Doucas has been removing wisdom teeth in hospital for over 40 years. We also offer in-chair wisdom teeth removal at our Midland dental clinic with Dr Gregory Doucas Mondays to Thursdays and with Dr Faisal in chair on Thursdays with the option of oral sedation. However, each case is different, and we require patients to book in with our friendly dentists for a consultation appointment to assess their wisdom teeth and medical history prior to making any decisions. In some difficult cases, the dentist might have to refer you to our preferred oral surgeon specialists. While your wisdom teeth may not be currently causing you any pain or issues, they can potentially cause cysts to form in the jaw and decay on the teeth in front in the long term, so it is best to be proactive and get them looked at prior to them becoming an issue.
During Your Consultation Appointment
At your consultation appointment, the dentist will require a full mouth OPG x-ray in order to assess your wisdom teeth. We take this OPG x-ray at our dental practice located in Midland, or if you have had one of these x-rays taken previously at another dental practice within the year you can bring this to your appointment or we can request this from your previous dental practice for you.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Under General Anaesthesia
Dr Gregory Doucas performs wisdom teeth removal under general anaesthesia at Southbank private day surgery hospital only. The anaesthetist fees and private hospital fees are separate and additional to our fee. We will provide you with more information regarding the hospital and the anaesthetist at your consultation appointment.
Book Your Consultation Appointment
Contact our team at Doucas Dental today to book your wisdom teeth consultation appointment, you can call our Midland clinic on 9274 1657 or book online.
Wisdom Teeth Removal FAQs
How much does wisdom teeth removal cost?
The cost varies depending on whether the procedure is done in-chair or under general anaesthesia. During your consultation, we will provide a detailed breakdown of all fees, including anaesthetist and hospital charges if applicable.
Why should I remove my wisdom teeth if they aren’t causing pain?
Wisdom teeth can potentially cause cysts to form in the jaw and decay on nearby teeth over time. Partially erupted wisdom teeth can cause Pericoronitis which is swelling and infection of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth. This can cause pain and discomfort which is why it’s best to proactively assess them with one of our friendly dentists to prevent future issues.
What should I expect after wisdom teeth removal surgery?
Post-surgery, you may experience some swelling, bruising and discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain relief and following our aftercare instructions. Recovery time varies, but most patients return to normal activities within 7 days.