Wisdom Teeth — Plain English Guides
Symptoms, surgery, recovery, cost, and answers to the questions we get every week. Written by Dr Daniel Johnston for Murwillumbah patients.
See our wisdom teeth service →Why We Don't Remove Every Wisdom Tooth
A Murwillumbah dentist on why prophylactic wisdom tooth removal is out of date, when leaving them alone is the right call, and when removal genuinely makes sense.
OPG vs CBCT — Which Dental X-Ray Do You Actually Need?
Your dentist mentioned an OPG or a CBCT and you're wondering what the difference is. Here's a plain-English explainer on both — and when each is actually warranted.
Can I Claim Wisdom Teeth on Private Health Insurance?
Honest guide to claiming wisdom teeth removal on Australian private health — extras rebates, waiting periods, annual limits, item codes, and how to check your cover before booking.
Wisdom Teeth and Medicare — What's Actually Covered in Australia
Straight answers on whether Medicare covers wisdom teeth removal in Australia, plus CDBS, DVA, private health and public dental — from a Murwillumbah dentist.
When Should My Teenager Get Their Wisdom Teeth Checked?
A Murwillumbah dentist on when to start checking a teenager's wisdom teeth, what an OPG actually shows, and the warning signs parents should watch for.
Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal — A Week of Meal Ideas
A Murwillumbah dentist's practical week-by-week food guide after wisdom teeth removal — what to eat day by day, what to avoid, and why the little details matter.
IV Sedation vs Local Anaesthetic for Wisdom Teeth — What's Right for You?
A Murwillumbah dentist compares local anaesthetic, IV sedation and general anaesthetic for wisdom teeth removal — what each feels like, the costs, and when sedation genuinely helps.
Dry Socket After Wisdom Teeth — Prevention and Treatment
Dry socket causes severe throbbing pain 2–5 days after wisdom tooth removal. Here's how to spot it, how to avoid it, and what we do to fix it.
Wisdom Teeth Recovery — A Day-by-Day Guide
A Murwillumbah dentist walks through wisdom teeth recovery day by day — bleeding, peak swelling, soft foods, stitches, and the warning signs that mean call us.
Impacted Wisdom Tooth — What It Means and What to Do
Told you have an impacted wisdom tooth? Here's what impaction really means, the different types, the risks of leaving it, and when surgery is the right call.
Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need to Come Out
A Murwillumbah dentist walks through the wisdom teeth symptoms that matter — pain, swelling, gum infection, jaw stiffness — and when they don't mean removal.
How Much Does Wisdom Tooth Removal Cost in Australia in 2026?
Honest 2026 price ranges for wisdom tooth removal in Australia, what actually drives the cost, Medicare and private health rules, and how to get a genuine quote.
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