• Wisdom teeth, or third molar teeth, develop and generally erupt in the late teenage years or early twenties. They may be either, protruding through the gum (erupted) or covered by the gum tissue and bone (unerupted), to different degrees.
  • Third molar teeth are commonly removed because they are impacted. An impacted third molar tooth is a tooth that cannot erupt properly into the mouth because of insufficient space. They may be either causing pain and problems (symptomatic) or you may be unaware of them (asymptomatic) but may show signs of a disease process and therefore need to be removed.
  • The most common reason they are removed is because of infection or tooth decay. This occurs more often around impacted third molar teeth which are difficult or impossible to clean adequately
  • Less common reasons for their removal include jaw cysts, damage to the tooth immediately in front or rare pathology.

At the time of consultation the doctor will take a comprehensive history, examine the area and Xray and discuss with you the indications for recommending the removal of, or monitoring of, your impacted third molar teeth. Most impacted third molar teeth will be removed under a general anesthetic as a day surgery procedure. As with any surgery, there are risks associated with removing teeth, which may vary with your age and general health or with the tooth or teeth being removed. Teeth removal from bone and gum tissue do require a healing phase and so you will be given information about your proposed surgery and advised on what to expect in relation to post-operative pain and recovery time. You will also be given information item numbers and fees for your financial considerations. You are then in a position to make informed consent.

 

We are a referral based surgical practice specialising in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS), and have been serving the Central Coast community for over 20 years. An initial consultation is required prior to any surgical treatment.

Then, according to your needs, our doctors can provide procedures under local anaesthetics in our rooms (Gosford or Macquarie Street, Sydney), or can also provide treatment under general anaesthesia in a number of fully accredited Private Hospitals across the Central Coast, Northern Beaches and Sydney regions.

About Us

Our Central Coast rooms are located in the heart of Gosford, close to public transport and with our own onsite parking and level wheel chair access. Our practice is led by three highly experienced and dedicated practitioners, Dr Nigel Curtis and Dr Ying Shi Chang who are supported by a friendly, professional and empathetic reception and clinical team.

Our practice is committed to  providing the  highest quality patient care whilst at all times respecting your individual needs and privacy.

Our Services

  • Wisdom Teeth removal
  • Dentoalveolar Surgery
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
  • Facial fractures
  • Oral Pathology
  • Dental Implants
  • Orthognathic (corrective jaw) Surgery