Have wisdom teeth that need to go but you’re highly anxious and/or worried about the pain? Or maybe the pain is actually second to your worry about wisdom teeth removal cost? Or, perhaps you’ve been waiting to get your wisdom tooth removed for a while now and the wait is actually the most painful part?
At TL Dental – we’re addressing all of these concerns. We’ve partnered with Port Macquarie Private Hospital to offer wisdom tooth extraction under general anaesthetic, with upfront costs, and no wait list.
When you’re anxious, or you’ve been exposed to others’ wisdom teeth removal horror stories, it can be hard to find the motivation to book your appointment. Our partnership with Port Macquarie Private Hospital for wisdom teeth extraction under general anaesthesia will give you the nudge you need, for an all-but-immediate healthier smile.
General anaesthesiaNo pain, no anxiety. Our partnership with Port Macquarie Private Hospital ensures you’re seen immediately, ‘put under’, and your wisdom teeth extraction is done while you ‘sleep’.
ExperienceOur visiting surgeon Dr Jannen Tan will perform the surgery – just like he has done, hundreds of times before – so your post-op recovery will be swift and any discomfort – minimised.
Eligible rebatesYou don’t need to be anxious about the costs (which we’re always upfront about) – given it’s at the hospital you can claim some back through Medicare, through private health, and you can make use of our payment plans too.
You no longer have to fear the removal of wisdom teeth procedure. We’ve secured a relationship with Port Macquarie Private Hospital so you can receive general anaesthetic for wisdom teeth removal, now.
After you’ve booked your wisdom tooth appointment with us, we’ll use our onsite diagnostic OPG CBCT dental x-ray equipment to assess your situation.
We’ll then book you into the hospital when it suits you – there’ll be no waiting – to have you put under general anaesthetic and the impacted wisdom teeth or wisdom tooth removed.
You’ll wake up, follow Dr Jannen Tan’s post-treatment advice, and your anxiety and painful wisdom teeth will be gone, and you’ll soon be chewing, drinking and smiling like normal.
Three steps to ‘sleeping through’ your wisdom tooth extraction.
Book in your wisdom teeth consultation – and/or bring any existing referrals (we see everyone, including new patients).
Receive general anaesthetic at Port Macquarie Private Hospital as soon as you’re available – there’s no wait list – and have your wisdom teeth removed.
Recover at home, follow the post-treatment advice, and never worry or be affected by wisdom teeth again.
Medicare offers a rebate on general anaesthetic and hospital costs, and patients with private health insurance may also experience some coverage, depending on your policy. We will provide a comprehensive quote and answer any questions you might have at your wisdom teeth consultation.
Wisdom teeth are the molar teeth found right at the back of your mouth, typically emerging in adulthood. You have two at the top and two at the bottom, and it’s important to note that not every person will experience wisdom teeth related pain.
No they don’t. If you are experiencing wisdom teeth pain, please mention this at your check-up and clean, or if you’re not due for one please book an appointment. During these appointments our dentists will take an x-ray to see if wisdom teeth extraction is necessary, or if the symptoms you’re experiencing can be managed by cleaning the area, antibiotics, etc.
Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that have not fully emerged from the gum properly, and can cause infection, pain, pus, swelling and / or are pushing other teeth, causing misalignment.
After your wisdom teeth surgery you may experience some bleeding, facial swelling, and mild discomfort that can be managed by over-the-counter pain medication. You should eat soft foods that require little chewing, and try to favour eating with your front teeth. Rest assured the swelling will likely recede in 48 hours.
No, not everyone has them, and some people may only have a few, whereas others might have more than four! Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean you don’t have them. For example – you might have called an impacted wisdom tooth – where it’s not visible, but still present.
Wisdom teeth typically appear in late adolescence or early adulthood, but there’s always variation. Genetics can play a significant role – people tend to have similar wisdom teeth experiences to their parents. If you feel you might have wisdom teeth coming through, or if you just want clarification – be sure to mention this at your next appointment.
This depends on the level of complexity. If it’s a simple or healthy wisdom tooth extraction we would expect the extraction itself to take half an hour. If you’ve got impacted wisdom teeth – it could take 90 minutes. This is not including the administration of general anaesthetic and post-surgery recovery time.
Yes, wisdom teeth can directly and indirectly cause headaches. Directly – their growing in can cause discomfort during the process, and if they’re impacted – they might put pressure on other teeth, gums, nerves and the jawbone in an already-crowded mouth. In both cases the jaw being strained can bring about headaches.
Yes, this is also an option. If your wisdom teeth removal is straightforward we can do it in the chair without having to go to the hospital. For this treatment, we can offer sleep dentistry or local anaesthetic depending on your situation. These costs start from $600. We can discuss all of these options at your wisdom teeth consultation.
Costs will vary depending on your situation, but the starting hospital cost is from $1000, and the overall cost can be reduced by Medicare rebate, by private health insurance, and the surgery can be paid for by using our flexible payment plans if required.
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