Can I get my wisdom teeth removed in the chair or do I need surgery?

Many wisdom teeth will require some form of surgery to remove. At our practices in Applecross, we offer several options. If the procedure is straightforward and the patient comfortable, we may be able to extract wisdom teeth by numbing the patient with local anaesthetic in the dental chair. For those that are anxious, we can arrange IV sedation (also called sleep dentistry or twilight sedation) to be administered by a GP anaesthetist and the procedure can be performed in the dental chair.

We also have regular bookings at Southbank Day Surgery in South Perth where we can perform wisdom tooth removal under general anaesthetic with an anaesthetist. This is often the preferred choice for the patients with private health insurance and hospital cover.