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Is wisdom teeth removal covered by health funds in Australia?

Private health insurance with extras cover typically provides a partial rebate on wisdom teeth removal. The amount depends on your fund, policy tier and annual limits. Perth Dental Implant Centre provides itemised quotes with item codes so you can confirm your rebate with your fund before booking. Medicare does not cover the procedure.

Does HBF cover wisdom teeth removal?

HBF extras policies that include general or major dental cover usually provide a partial rebate on wisdom teeth removal, subject to your level of cover, waiting periods and annual limits. We provide an itemised quote with item codes so you can confirm your specific entitlement directly with HBF before treatment.

Does Medicare cover wisdom teeth removal?

Medicare does not cover wisdom teeth removal in private dental clinics. Limited public-hospital treatment may be available for eligible patients in certain circumstances. Perth Dental Implant Centre is a private provider; we offer health fund rebate quotes and payment plans through Pretty Penny, Zip and Humm.

Can I claim my health fund on the spot?

Many patients can claim their extras rebate on the day using HICAPS, depending on their fund and cover. We provide an itemised invoice with the correct item codes either way. Any gap between the rebate and the fee is payable at the time, and payment plans are available if needed.

Can I be put to sleep for wisdom teeth removal in Perth?

Yes. Perth Dental Implant Centre offers IV sedation for wisdom teeth removal at our Applecross clinic. You remain in a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state throughout the procedure while Dr David Norcross monitors you. Most patients have little or no memory of the treatment afterward.

Is IV sedation safe for wisdom teeth removal?

IV sedation is a well-established, safe option when administered and monitored by an experienced clinician. At Perth Dental Implant Centre your vital signs are monitored continuously throughout. You breathe on your own and recover more quickly than from a general anaesthetic. Dr Norcross will assess your suitability at consultation.

What is the difference between IV sedation and general anaesthetic?

IV sedation places you in a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state while you continue breathing on your own, with a faster recovery. A general anaesthetic renders you fully unconscious and is usually performed in hospital. IV sedation at our Applecross clinic is suitable for most wisdom teeth removals.

How much does wisdom teeth removal with sedation cost?

Wisdom teeth removal starts from $390 per tooth for a simple extraction, with IV sedation available as an additional option. Surgical and impacted cases are quoted after a CBCT scan. You receive a written quote covering sedation before treatment. Health fund rebates may apply.

What does impacted wisdom teeth removal involve?

Removing an impacted wisdom tooth is a surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic or IV sedation. A small incision is made in the gum, and the tooth may be sectioned for easier removal. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, the procedure is planned using a 3D CBCT scan to map the tooth and nearby nerves precisely.

How much does impacted wisdom teeth removal cost in Perth?

Impacted wisdom teeth require surgical removal, which is quoted individually after a CBCT scan because complexity varies with the angle, depth and root position of the tooth. Perth Dental Implant Centre provides a written quote before treatment. Health fund rebates apply to eligible surgical extraction codes.

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