Dr Steven Van Zyl
Dr Steven Van Zyl is an experienced dentist in restorative dentistry and endodontics.
Carrara, Gold Coast
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Carrara
Assessment, X-rays and removal in Carrara
Your dentist examines your teeth, arranges the X-rays needed and explains the options that apply to you before anything is booked.
- Examination and X-rays needed to see the position of each tooth
- Simple and surgical removal, subject to assessment
- Written quote and treatment plan before treatment
Book appointment
Share your contact details and add a message if helpful. Our team will call to confirm a time.
Request received
The Carrara Dental team will be in touch to arrange your appointment. If your concern is urgent, please call 07 5620 2987.
Assessment and imaging To see the position of your wisdom teeth
Written quote firstBefore any treatment is booked
HICAPSOn the spot health fund claiming
Same day appointmentsFor selected urgent dental concerns
Our people
Meet our team
Dr Navodika Yaparathna
Dr Navodika Yaparathna is a Dentist - Special Interest in Prosthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dr Alia Junaid
Dr Alia Junaid is a dentist with extensive experience in oral surgery and oral medicine.
Signs to look for
Do your wisdom teeth need removing?
Wisdom teeth usually appear between 17 and 25. Some cause no problems. Others become impacted, come through at an angle, or affect the teeth and gums around them.
Pain or pressure at the back of the jaw
Swollen, red or bleeding gums around a back tooth
Repeated infection around a partly erupted tooth
Difficulty opening your mouth or chewing
Food trapping or decay in a back tooth
A wisdom tooth that has come through at an angle
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed
Where a wisdom tooth is healthy and not causing problems, your dentist may recommend monitoring it rather than removing it. Whether removal is appropriate depends on your individual assessment.
Your appointment
What happens at your appointment
Every assessment is different because every patient is different. In general, it follows these steps.
01
Examination
Your dentist examines your teeth, gums and jaw, and asks about your symptoms and medical history.
02
X-rays
Carrara Dental takes bitewing and periapical X-rays in the clinic. If a panoramic X-ray or scan is needed, your dentist will arrange that for you.
03
Your options
Your dentist explains what the X-rays show and which options apply to you, including monitoring.
04
Written quote
If removal is recommended, you receive a written quote and treatment plan before anything is booked.
If removal is recommended
Simple extraction
Used when a wisdom tooth has fully come through and can be removed without opening the gum.
Surgical removal
Used when a tooth is impacted, partly covered by gum or bone, or has curved roots. The gum is opened and the tooth may be divided into sections. Stitches are often used.
Referral
Some cases are more appropriately managed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or in a hospital setting. Your dentist will explain why and arrange a referral.
Important information
Risks and recovery
Removing a wisdom tooth is a surgical procedure and carries risks, which are different for every patient. Your dentist will discuss the risks that apply to your situation before you decide whether to go ahead.
Possible risks and complications
- Swelling, bruising and jaw stiffness, usually for several days
- Bleeding from the socket, and pain as the anaesthetic wears off
- Dry socket, where the blood clot is lost from the socket
- Infection, which may require antibiotics
- Difficulty opening your mouth fully for a period afterwards
- Damage to nearby teeth, fillings or crowns
- Numbness or altered sensation of the lip, chin, tongue or gums, usually temporary but in a small number of cases long lasting or permanent
- Involvement of the sinus with upper wisdom teeth
What recovery usually looks like
- Many people take one to three days away from work or study, and longer after surgical removal
- Swelling often peaks around the second or third day
- Soft foods for the first few days
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, vigorous rinsing and drinking through a straw
- Follow the written aftercare instructions you are given
- Contact the clinic if you have heavy bleeding, increasing pain after the third day, a fever, or difficulty swallowing
This information is general and is not a substitute for advice from your dentist. Recovery and outcomes vary between patients. Suitability for any treatment is determined only after an individual clinical assessment by a registered dental practitioner.
Fees and health funds
How wisdom teeth are quoted
Wisdom teeth are quoted individually, because the fee depends on the tooth and the treatment it requires. You receive a written quote after your assessment, before any treatment is booked.
What affects your quote
- How many teeth are involved
- Whether each tooth is fully erupted or impacted
- Whether removal is simple or surgical
- Whether X-rays or a referral are needed
Health funds and HICAPS
Carrara Dental accepts major health funds and provides HICAPS on the spot claiming. The rebate you receive depends on your own policy, your level of cover, waiting periods and annual limits.
Our team can give you the relevant item numbers from your treatment plan so you can confirm your rebate with your fund before you decide.
In pain from a wisdom tooth?
Carrara Dental keeps same day appointment availability for selected urgent dental concerns, subject to appointment availability and clinical assessment. Call the clinic and our team will let you know the next available time.
If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading towards your eye or neck, or a high fever, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Your clinic
Where to find us in Carrara
2 Alzino PlaceCarrara QLD 4211, Australia
07 5620 2987Call the clinic directly
Opening hoursMon to Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am to 2:00pm, Sun closed
Sat 9:00am to 2:00pm, Sun closed
Complimentary on site parkingAvailable for patients
Questions
Wisdom teeth questions
Wisdom teeth are quoted individually, because the fee depends on each tooth and the treatment it requires. You receive a written quote after your assessment, before any treatment is booked. Our team can also provide the relevant item numbers so you can check your rebate with your health fund.
No. Some wisdom teeth come through without causing problems and are monitored rather than removed. An examination and X-ray helps your dentist advise what applies to you.
Recovery is different for everyone. Many people take one to three days away from work or study, and longer after surgical removal. Your dentist will give you written aftercare instructions and explain what to expect in your situation.
No. You can book an assessment directly with Carrara Dental. If your situation is better managed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or in a hospital setting, your dentist will explain why and arrange a referral.
Carrara Dental accepts major health funds and provides HICAPS on the spot claiming. The rebate you receive depends on your own policy, your level of cover, waiting periods and annual limits.
Wisdom teeth assessment in Carrara
Book an appointment to have your wisdom teeth assessed, or call the clinic to talk it through with our team.
2 Alzino Place, Carrara QLD 4211 | 07 5620 2987