Tooth Extraction in Perth
Some people are fortunate enough not to need wisdom tooth removal, but for many, wisdom teeth removal in Perth is a necessity.
See our below list of practices that can offer you tooth extractions in Perth.
Tooth Extractions in Perth
Why choose tooth extractions?
Wisdom teeth typically start growing when someone reaches the age of 18 or up to 25. Problems occur when there isn’t enough space for the teeth to come through fully - either they push up against other teeth, get stuck under the gums, or only partially erupt from the gums (this is known as impacted wisdom teeth).
This can cause severe dental pain, and can lead to infection and abscesses.
Most people will have four wisdom teeth - two on the top row and two on the bottom row - and these issues can occur with just one or up to all four of the teeth at once.
In some cases, your dentist will be able to see that there isn’t space for the wisdom teeth to grow and will recommend wisdom teeth removal before they can start causing issues and become painful. In other cases, the patient may experience serious dental pain around the back of their teeth, at which point a dental professional may examine the site and recommend a removal.
Wisdom tooth removal itself is essentially a large tooth extraction. For anyone who has experienced the pain of impacted and/or infected wisdom teeth, the removal itself may well be more of a relief than something to put off or avoid.
If you’re experiencing pain and believe you may need wisdom tooth removal in Perth, use our Find a Practice Tool to locate your nearest DB Dental Practice in and around Perth. Our friendly team of Wisdom Teeth removal specialists will examine your teeth and help make a plan to relieve your pain and improve your oral health.
Why should I consider getting wisdom teeth removal in Perth?
- Wisdom teeth removal is often considered a necessary treatment, so it’s likely that it is covered by your private health insurance provider. DB Dental practices accept all major health insurance providers
- If you do not have private health insurance, you may be able to make use of our payment plans such as Afterpay and SmileFund which both allow for you to get the treatment you need ASAP and pay it off over time
- Each of our practices is equipped with the latest dental technology for faster, effective procedures
- There are more than a dozen DB Dental practices located in and around Perth to allow for more convenient options when travelling from home or work.
Frequently asked questions
There really is no typical wisdom tooth removal cost in Perth. It depends on whether it’s just one tooth, all four, or anything in between. It depends on how complicated the procedure is (such as whether the tooth has broken through the gum or not), whether your dentist uses standard local anaesthesia or IV sedation, and more.
It’s best to ask your Perth dentist for a direct quote for your specific situation.
Yes, many people get wisdom tooth removal in Perth. It’s common for one or more wisdom teeth to cause issues when they start growing in someone’s late teens and early 20s, which is why it’s usually simplest to extract the tooth to maintain dental health. The good news is that most extractions are usually fairly straight-forward, much like a large tooth extraction.
If you are getting regular check ups with a dentist, they will likely be able to spot ahead of time when one or more of your wisdom teeth start growing and will cause problems in the future. In this case, your dental professional might recommend preventative wisdom tooth extraction before the wisdom teeth can push against other teeth or become abscessed.
Otherwise, your wisdom teeth may start coming through and causing problems. You will definitely notice persistent pain and discomfort in those areas, so you’ll need to seek professional help to determine the cause and have the offending teeth removed.
For most people, one of these scenarios occurs between the ages of 18 and 25.
Yes. If you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, it’s only because if they stay in, they will cause severe dental pain and potential damage to your other teeth. Having them removed is a relief for anyone who has suffered from impacted wisdom teeth, as it removes the source of the pain for good. For anyone considering having their wisdom teeth removed as a preventative measure, this procedure can avoid the discomfort that occurs when wisdom teeth become impacted.
Not necessarily. You will be able to get wisdom teeth removal from practically any DB Dental practice in and around Perth, without the need to see a specialist. In rare cases, your local Perth dentist may refer you to a specialist, but this only occurs for particularly complicated procedures, such as if the wisdom teeth are impacted and in a difficult position to reach.