Repeated gum infection
Recurring inflammation or infection around a partly erupted tooth that cannot be managed predictably with cleaning and monitoring.
Wisdom teeth may need treatment when they cause infection, decay, pain, pathology, or damage to another tooth. Ivy Dental provides assessment and imaging at Everton Park and Nundah; extraction suitability and referral depend on individual anatomy and complexity.
Wisdom tooth assessment
Remove only when there is a reason.
We assess symptoms, tooth position, nearby anatomy, and the likely complexity before recommending monitoring, removal, or referral.
Does it need treatment at all? A consultation should separate a tooth that can be monitored from one that is causing a clear problem.
From $250Imaging ledWritten quote
Scope and referral
An assessment is not a promise of removal.
Some wisdom teeth can be removed in a general dental clinic under local anaesthetic. Others are safer with specialist expertise, sedation, or hospital facilities. Imaging and clinical assessment determine the pathway.
- 01We first decide whether monitoring or removal is clinically justified.
- 02Root shape, nerve proximity, access, and medical history affect complexity.
- 03If the appropriate setting is outside Ivy Dental, we explain the referral clearly.
Clinical reasons
When removal may be considered.
The presence of a wisdom tooth alone is not a reason to remove it. The recommendation should be linked to symptoms, disease, or a meaningful future risk.
Decay
Decay in the wisdom tooth or the adjacent second molar, especially where access makes restoration difficult.
Damage nearby
Pressure, resorption, periodontal damage, or food trapping affecting the tooth in front.
Cyst or pathology
A change seen on imaging that needs treatment or further investigation.
Pain with a dental cause
Symptoms that examination and imaging reasonably link to the wisdom tooth rather than another source.
A wider treatment plan
Removal may be considered as part of another clinically justified plan after the risks and alternatives are discussed.
Position and access
What the X-ray changes.
The amount of gum or bone covering a tooth is only part of the picture. Root anatomy and nearby nerves or sinuses can be equally important.
Fully erupted
The tooth is through the gum and can usually be approached like another extraction, subject to root shape and access.
Soft tissue impaction
Part of the tooth is through bone but remains covered by gum tissue.
Partial bony impaction
Part of the crown remains within bone and may require bone removal or tooth sectioning.
Full bony impaction
The tooth remains within the jawbone. Specialist referral may be appropriate depending on anatomy and complexity.
A label such as 'impacted' does not by itself predict who should perform the procedure. The full assessment matters.
The Ivy standard
Clarity before extraction.
The most useful consultation is one where you leave knowing what the images show, whether treatment is needed, and which setting is appropriate.
- 01A reason, not a routine
We connect a removal recommendation to a specific finding or risk.
- 02The right image
We use two-dimensional or three-dimensional imaging according to the clinical question.
- 03The right setting
When specialist care is the safer pathway, referral is part of good planning.
The pathway
From assessment to aftercare.
You should understand the reason for treatment, alternatives, expected complexity, material risks, costs, and recovery before consenting.
Assessment and imaging
We examine the mouth and review an OPG. A CBCT is considered only when extra detail may change planning.
Recommendation
We explain monitoring, removal, or referral and why that option fits the findings.
Written plan and quote
The plan identifies teeth, expected complexity, anaesthetic setting, indicative fees, and key risks.
Procedure and aftercare
If treatment proceeds at Ivy Dental, local anaesthetic is used and you receive instructions tailored to the procedure.
General recovery guide
Healing has a rhythm, not a guarantee.
Your instructions may differ. Follow the advice given for your procedure and contact the clinic if recovery is moving in the wrong direction.
Protect the clot
Rest, use gauze as directed, and avoid vigorous rinsing, smoking, vaping, and drinking through a straw.
Food and comfort
Choose soft, cool foods and use medication only as directed or appropriate for you.
Swelling may peak
Swelling and jaw stiffness can increase before improving. Gentle salt-water rinses may be advised after the first day.
Watch the direction
Pain that worsens rather than settles deserves a call to the clinic.
Gradual return
Many people resume usual activities as symptoms allow, though surgical cases can take longer.
Keep it clean
Continue the cleaning and rinsing instructions provided for the site.
Ongoing healing
Gum and bone continue to heal after discomfort has settled. Reviews or stitch removal are arranged when needed.
Contact us
Call for persistent bleeding, fever, discharge, increasing swelling, worsening pain, or concerning altered sensation.
Difficulty breathing or swallowing is not routine recovery. Seek urgent medical help or call emergency services. For other concerns, call Ivy Dental on (07) 3266 7120.
Indicative fees
Price follows complexity.
These are starting prices, not a personalised quote. Imaging, tooth position, surgical difficulty, and the number of teeth treated can change the total.
Simple erupted extraction
From $250 per toothFor selected erupted teeth after assessment.
Surgical extraction
From $400 per toothFor selected impacted teeth treated at Ivy Dental.
OPG X-ray
From $100Panoramic imaging when clinically indicated.
CBCT scan
From $150Three-dimensional imaging when it may change planning.
What can change the quote
- Number and position of teeth
- Root shape and relationship to nearby anatomy
- Simple versus surgical technique
- Imaging, review, and referral needs
Specialist, sedation, hospital, pharmacy, or pathology fees are separate when those services are required.
Your appointment
Start by finding the cause and complexity.
A wisdom tooth appointment can confirm whether the tooth should be monitored, treated at Ivy Dental, or referred.
- 01Tell us about swelling, fever, bad taste, restricted opening, numbness, or difficulty swallowing.
- 02Bring relevant X-rays or referral letters if you already have them.
- 03We review medical history, medicines, smoking or vaping, and previous extraction problems.
- 04You receive a recommendation and written quote before deciding.
Honest expectations
Removal has real risks and real limits.
The likelihood and significance of each risk depend on anatomy, health, complexity, and technique. Your dentist should discuss the risks relevant to your case.
Possible risks
- Pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, and dry socket
- Temporary or, rarely, persistent altered sensation when nerves are involved
- Damage to a nearby tooth, filling, crown, sinus, or jaw structure
- Restricted opening, delayed healing, or need for further treatment
Referral may be safer when
- Roots are closely related to a nerve or other anatomy
- The impaction or access is outside a general dental setting
- Medical complexity changes the safest environment
- Sedation, general anaesthesia, or hospital care is required
Common questions
Answers before you book.
These are general answers. Advice and treatment depend on an individual assessment.
Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?
No. Removal is considered when a wisdom tooth is causing or is likely to cause a specific problem, such as repeated infection, decay, damage to a nearby tooth, or associated pathology. Healthy wisdom teeth that are positioned well and can be cleaned may be monitored.
What imaging is needed?
An OPG is commonly used to assess the tooth position, roots, neighbouring teeth, and nearby anatomy. A CBCT scan may be recommended when three-dimensional detail could change planning, such as a close relationship to a nerve. Imaging is selected after assessment.
Can Ivy Dental remove every wisdom tooth?
No. Suitability depends on tooth position, anatomy, medical history, expected complexity, and the setting needed for safe care. Complex cases, or cases requiring sedation or hospital facilities, may be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or another appropriate provider.
How much does wisdom tooth removal cost?
A simple erupted extraction starts from $250 per tooth. Surgical extraction starts from $400 per tooth. Imaging and other care may be additional. A written quote is provided after assessment.
What is recovery like?
Recovery varies with the number of teeth removed, surgical complexity, general health, and the individual. Swelling commonly increases for the first 2 to 3 days before settling. We give specific aftercare instructions and explain when to contact us.
Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area for procedures completed at Ivy Dental. Pressure and movement can still be felt. Post-operative discomfort and swelling vary, and your dentist will discuss suitable pain management and aftercare.
When should I seek urgent help after an extraction?
Contact Ivy Dental on (07) 3266 7120 for worsening pain, persistent bleeding, fever, increasing swelling, an unpleasant taste with discharge, or numbness that concerns you. Difficulty breathing or swallowing needs urgent medical assessment through emergency services.
Choose a clinic
Available at Everton Park and Nundah.
Both clinics are open 7 days. Choose the location that works best for your assessment and follow-up care.
Ivy Dental Brisbane
Everton Park
471 South Pine Road
Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm · Sat and Sun 9am to 5pmBook at Everton ParkIvy Dental Brisbane
Nundah
20 Nellie Street
Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm · Sat and Sun 9am to 5pmBook at NundahA clearer first step
Find out whether it needs treatment.
An assessment can clarify the cause of symptoms, the imaging needed, and whether monitoring, removal, or referral is the safer next step.
Call (07) 3266 7120If swelling affects breathing or swallowing, seek urgent medical help.