— You don’t have to live with it

If a wisdom tooth is aching or only half through the gum, you don’t have to drive into the city to sort it out.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Service

The Kurmond Dentist is a general dental practice on Bells Line of Road in Kurmond, offering gentle wisdom teeth removal for patients across the Hawkesbury, including Richmond, North Richmond, Windsor and Kurrajong.

We carry out both simple and moderately complex wisdom tooth extractions here in the practice, with sedation options available if you feel anxious. After an examination and imaging, we’ll tell you honestly whether your tooth is one we can remove here. We refer the particularly complex cases to a trusted oral surgeon, where specialist management is the better call.

For most people, the hardest part of a wisdom tooth is not knowing what to expect. We fix that first.

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— Signs it may be time

Wisdom tooth pain rarely fixes itself.

  • Aching or throbbing at the back of the jaw, often worse when chewing
  • Swelling, redness or a bad taste around a partly-erupted tooth (a sign of infection — pericoronitis)
  • Pressure or crowding as the wisdom tooth pushes against the molar in front
  • A tooth that’s only half through the gum and traps food you can’t clean out
  • Repeated cheek or gum biting because the tooth has come through at an angle
  • Impaction, the tooth is stuck under the gum or bone and can’t come through properly

A partly-erupted tooth tends to flare up again and again. Having it assessed early usually means a simpler, more comfortable procedure than waiting until it becomes urgent.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

— How it works at The Kurmond Dentist

Calm, clear and unhurried, here’s exactly what to expect.

Every extraction is done with local anaesthetic, so the tooth and the area around it are completely numb. If you feel anxious, we can talk through sedation options: oral sedation, taken as a tablet before your appointment, or IV sedation, often called twilight sedation, provided by a visiting sedationist where it’s suitable for you. With either option you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterwards. Tell us you’re anxious; we’d much rather know.

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A consultation and a proper look

We start with an examination and a dental X-ray (OPG) so we can see the full shape and position of the tooth, its roots, and where the nerve sits. When a case needs a closer look, we have a CBCT scanner here in the practice, which builds a 3D image of the tooth, its roots and the surrounding bone. Many practices send patients to an imaging centre for this, so having it on site means fewer appointments and no extra travel for you. That assessment tells us whether your tooth is one we can remove comfortably here in Kurmond or one better referred, and lets us give you an honest plan and a written quote before you commit to anything.

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Simple and moderately complex extractions, here in Kurmond

If the tooth has come through and the roots are accessible, it’s a simple extraction, often over in a matter of minutes. Where a tooth is partly erupted or the roots are less straightforward, a moderately complex extraction may involve a small incision or dividing the tooth so it can be eased out gently. Both are carried out right here in the practice with the area fully numbed, and you’ll go home the same day with clear aftercare instructions.

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When we refer you to an oral surgeon

We manage most wisdom teeth and other extractions ourselves. A smaller number are better handled by a specialist: teeth that are deeply impacted, those sitting very close to the nerve, or cases where several are best removed at once under general anaesthetic. When that’s the right call, we refer you to a trusted oral surgeon in the area and help coordinate it. Any extraction carries some risk, and we’ll talk you through it before treatment.

— Frequently Asked Questions

Wisdom teeth, answered.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give our friendly team a call, we’re happy to help with any questions you may have.

No. Wisdom teeth only need removing if they’re causing problems or are likely to, such as impaction, infection, decay or crowding. Healthy wisdom teeth that have come through properly and can be kept clean can usually stay. At The Kurmond Dentist we assess each tooth on its merits and won’t recommend removing one that doesn’t need to go.

Tell us, and we’ll work at your pace. Every extraction is done with local anaesthetic so you shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure. If you’d like more than that, we offer oral sedation, taken as a tablet before your appointment, and IV sedation (often called twilight sedation) with a visiting sedationist where it’s suitable for you. We’ll check your medical history first and explain what to expect. With either form of sedation you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterwards.

For most adults, no, routine dental treatment isn’t covered by Medicare. Private health insurance with dental (extras) cover usually contributes to the cost, and we can process that through HICAPS. Some children and teenagers may be eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule; we’re happy to check your eligibility.

The procedure itself shouldn’t hurt. The area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic, and if you’re anxious we can discuss sedation options at your consultation. Afterwards you can expect some tenderness and swelling for a few days, which is usually well managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

After a simple extraction, most people feel back to normal within a few days, with swelling easing over the first two to three days. More complex extractions can take a little longer. We’ll give you written aftercare instructions and you can call us any time if something doesn’t feel right.

Soft, cool or lukewarm foods for the first day or two, yoghurt, smoothies eaten with a spoon, mashed potato, scrambled eggs and soup. Avoid crunchy, chewy, very hot or spicy foods, straws and alcohol until the area has healed. For detailed information read our What can I eat after wisdom teeth removal? blog post.

— 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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