Tooth Extractions
in Crows Nest, Sydney
Tooth Extractions including Wisdom Teeth
If a tooth is unable to be saved due to decay or fracture and is causing you pain, we provide pain-free extractions in a caring environment. Sometimes wisdom teeth don’t have enough room to grow properly, leading to pain and difficulty cleaning. In these cases, with the help of our in-house OPG for diagnosis, we can either perform minor surgical extractions or refer you to fantastic specialists for this.
Why do teeth need extractions
We always try our best to keep teeth in the mouth but sometimes they can be too far gone to save. Tooth decay, heavy wear, fracture and nerve damage can all lead to a tooth needing extraction. The dentist will usually judge this by how much tooth remains outside of the gum to hold a potential restoration- if there’s not enough tooth to hold a crown or cap in place, extraction is best.
Lower wisdom teeth often don’t have enough space to erupt fully as usually they sit where the jaw curves upwards to the TMJ. When partially through the gum there is often a flap of gum at the back of them that easily traps plaque, leading to a painful gum inflammation called pericoronitis. Partially erupted wisdom teeth often lie diagonally, making plaque trap easily behind the 2nd molar. This increases the chance the 2nd molar will develop tooth decay or gum disease. Upper wisdom teeth often erupt very far back and angled towards the cheek, making them difficult to clean and prone to tooth decay.
For these reasons, wisdom teeth often need extraction. Once this has been decided, an OPG is taken (x-ray that rotates around your face showing all your teeth flattened into one image). This will show the roots of the wisdom teeth and their relation to the lower jaw nerve, allowing the dentist to decide on the best way ahead. Either a referral will be made to a specialist or a simple surgery will be planned here in the chair.
Anti-anxiety options
We can prescribe anti-anxiety medication to appropriate patients, provided you have someone to drive you home. This would involve us giving you a prescription for a relaxant drug and you arriving here 1 hour before your appointment to take it and be supervised in the waiting room. Then, when your appointment arrives, you will feel much better during this sometimes difficult procedure.
Post-operative
We give all our patients very specific instructions to ensure you don’t have too much pain post-operatively. We will call you 2 days later to ensure you’re feeling fine and encourage you to call us if you feel anything untoward. Sometimes, if a stitch has been placed, we will make an appointment 1-2 weeks later to remove the stitch and examine the wound.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Do you accept all private health funds?
Crows Nest Dentists accepts all private health funds. We process all of the claims through HICAPS. Please speak to our friendly staff at reception before your appointment to discuss your private health and remember to present your card!
Do you perform dental X-rays onsite?
Yes! As well as with x-rays in the dental chair, we also offer on-site OPG dental X-rays, saving you the hassle of having to go to a separate X-ray clinic. These X-rays allow us to diagnose jaw problems immediately, including wisdom teeth problems, reducing the need for a second consult appointment.
What are single visit crowns?
Using CEREC technology, we can prepare and manufacture your crowns, caps and even bridges in-house. This saves you the stress of having to return for a second appointment. You also no longer have to worry about temporary crowns ever again.
Do you perform wisdom tooth extractions?
When we determine that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, an OPG is taken (x-ray that rotates around your face showing all your teeth flattened into one image). This will show the roots of the wisdom teeth and their relation to the lower jaw nerve, allowing the dentist to decide on the best way ahead. Either a referral will be made to a specialist or a simple surgery will be planned here in the chair.
Where are you located?
We are located at:
Suite 4, Lvl 1, 136 Willoughby Rd Crows Nest 2065 (entry via Albany St).
Our dental clinic is easily accessible by metro, train or bus. We are a 5-minute walk from the new Crows Nest Metro Station, and a 10-minute walk from St Leonards Train Station.
On the new Metro line, It’s only a 7-minute ride from Central Station to Crows Nest.
We offer FREE PARKING in our building for the duration of your appointment. Entry for this is on Hume Lane- just press DENTIST and we will buzz you in.
Parking is also available at Coles, Hume Street car park and Holterman Street car park, offering 2 hours free.
Do you have onsite parking?
Yes! Free parking in our garage on Hume Lane is available to all our patients – please ask our reception how to get there. We are easily accessible by bus and a 10 minute walk from St Leonards Station. Parking is available at Coles, Hume Street and Holterman Street offering 2 hours free. We also offer free parking in the building for the duration of your appointment (please call us for directions).
Still got a question?
We’re more than happy to help! Speak to one of our friendly staff.
