— Surgery, the unhurried way

Most procedures are simpler and quicker than people expect.

Oral surgery

Oral surgery is any dental treatment that involves a surgical procedure in or around the mouth. The most common are tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting and implant surgery, and these are the procedures we carry out here in our Kurmond practice.

They are performed by our experienced general dentists, with local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable. Where appropriate, we can also offer oral sedation or arrange IV (twilight) sedation through a visiting sedationist. Where a case is better managed by a registered specialist, we arrange the referral and stay involved in your care. We look after patients from Kurmond, North Richmond, Richmond, Windsor and right across the Hawkesbury.

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— Signs you may need oral surgery

You might need a surgical procedure if you’re dealing with:

  • A tooth that’s badly broken, decayed or cracked below the gum line and can’t be saved
  • Pain, swelling or infection around a wisdom tooth
  • A tooth that won’t come through (an impacted or buried tooth)
  • A missing tooth you’d like to replace with an implant
  • Loose teeth or bone loss from advanced gum disease
  • A lump, ulcer or patch in your mouth that needs to be looked at

In pain right now? You don’t need to wait, call (02) 4504 1988 and we’ll find you the earliest appointment we can.

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Oral surgery procedure

— Procedures we provide

A range of surgical care, performed in our Kurmond rooms.

Oral surgery covers everyday treatments like removing a damaged tooth, taking out wisdom teeth and preparing the jaw for an implant. These are performed routinely by general dentists, and we carry them out here in our Kurmond rooms. A small number of procedures are better handled by a registered specialist, and we will always be upfront about which.

Surgical & simple extractions

We carry out simple and moderately complex cases here in the practice, including many wisdom teeth, once we’ve assessed the tooth properly. A small number are safer in the hands of a registered specialist, and we’ll always be upfront with you about which.

Wisdom teeth removal

Wisdom teeth often cause crowding, pain or infection when there isn’t room for them to come through properly. We assess and remove straightforward wisdom teeth here in Kurmond.

Bone grafting & socket preservation

When a tooth is removed, the bone that held it can shrink. A socket preservation graft placed at the time of extraction helps keep the bone shape, important if you’re planning an implant, and grafting can rebuild bone that’s already been lost.

Dental implant surgery

Placing a dental implant is a surgical procedure, a small titanium post is set into the jaw to support a replacement tooth.

Urgent extractions and aftercare

When a tooth is badly broken or infected, waiting is the hardest part. We keep room in the book for urgent extractions and can usually see you the same week. Afterwards you go home with clear instructions, and we are here for a review or a phone call if anything does not feel right.

When we refer to a specialist

Some procedures sit outside general practice, and we would rather send you to the right person than stretch. If tissue needs to be sampled and tested (a biopsy), or a treated tooth needs surgery at the root tip, we refer you to an appropriate specialist, explain why, and follow up once you have been seen.

— Frequently Asked Questions

Oral surgery, answered.

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During the procedure you shouldn’t feel pain, the area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic. Afterwards there’s usually some tenderness and swelling, which is well managed with simple pain relief and an ice pack.

The gum surface usually closes over within one to two weeks, while the bone underneath continues healing for a few months. Most people are back to normal eating within a week, sooner for a simple extraction.

No, you can book directly with The Kurmond Dentist for assessment, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting and implant surgery. Some procedures we refer on rather than perform, including biopsies and surgery to the root of a root-treated tooth. If your case needs a registered specialist, we arrange that referral for you.

Absolutely. We see anxious patients all the time. We work at your pace, explain everything, and offer happy gas to help you relax.

— Book an Appointment

We’d be glad to welcome you to the practice.

Whether you’re booking your first visit or simply have a question, our team is here to help, give us a call or send us a message, and we’ll find a time that suits you and your family.

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