Wisdom Tooth

What is a Wisdom Tooth?

A Wisdom tooth or your third molar is a molar that comes out behind the second adult molar in the top and bottom jaw at the very far back of the mouth. Wisdom teeth usually emerge in the late teens or early 20s behind the existing adult teeth. If your jaw has room to accommodate for Wisdom teeth, then they may develop and come out in their expected position easily. In the absence of enough room in the jaws, Wisdom teeth can get stuck or grown in a wrong position and hence become impacted. Impacted Wisdom teeth can cause pain in the face or jaw, difficulty in eating or chewing, bad breath, swelling of the gums around the tooth or crowding of teeth.

Why are my Wisdom teeth hurting?

Wisdom teeth can hurt if they are impacted or decaying. Pain from a Wisdom tooth can present in the form of: –

• Pain in the tooth itself or at the back of the mouth
• Pain in the jaw
• Swelling of the gums around the Wisdom teeth
• Difficulty in eating or chewing the food
• Difficulty in opening the mouth
• Bad Breath
• Pus discharge from the gums

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, make an appointment to see the Dentist to diagnose the condition and receive proper care.

What should I expect at my Wisdom teeth consultation appointment?

The Dentist will examine your Wisdom teeth to diagnose the condition. The Dentist will also take a full mouth X-ray of your teeth and jaws to look for the position, root structure of the Wisdom teeth and their proximity to the sinus or major nerves in your jawbone. The Dentist will then discuss the present situation, treatment plan, risks and complications involved in getting a Wisdom tooth removed, length of the appointment, cost involved, healing time and answer all your questions regarding your concerns related to Wisdom teeth. We try our best to get you out of the pain on the same day. In some cases, if a referral to the Oral Surgeon is needed, we arrange for that as well.

Wisdom teeth Removal Cost Brisbane

The cost of consultation appointment is $66. The cost of Wisdom teeth removal will depend on the present condition and the required treatment. We provide a customised treatment cost estimate at your consultation appointment. We accept all health funds. We offer Afterpay, Zippay, and Denticare Interest Free Payment plan services as well. We offer same day emergency appointments to get you out of the pain as soon as possible.