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Manage discomfort and prevent future dental problems with professional wisdom teeth removal designed to safely treat impacted, crowded or problematic wisdom teeth. Our experienced dental team provides personalised care and recommends the most suitable removal approach based on your oral health, condition and treatment needs.
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A few bits of dental news land with the same little thud as “your wisdom teeth need to come out.” It’s one of the most-Googled dental questions in Melbourne, and most of what people read is either a scary story from a mate or a brochure from a clinic on the other side of the world. Here’s the straight version from the chair. At Art De Dente on Queen Street, we assess and remove wisdom teeth for patients across Melbourne CBD, and we’ll only ever recommend it when the clinical picture genuinely calls for it.
Wisdom teeth, your third molars, are the last teeth to arrive, usually between 17 and 25. Some people sail through with no drama. For others, there isn’t enough room, the teeth come in at an angle, get stuck (impacted), or only half appear, and that’s when trouble starts.
No, and that’s worth saying clearly. Wisdom teeth that have come through straight, sit in a good position, and are easy to keep clean can absolutely stay and simply be monitored. Removal is on the cards when a tooth is impacted, only partly erupted, decayed, causing repeated gum infections, or shoving against the molar in front. The only way to know which camp you’re in is an exam and an X-ray, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
A wisdom tooth is “impacted” when it can’t fully break through because bone, gum or another tooth is in the way. Impacted teeth often sit at an angle, are a nightmare to clean, and, over time, can cause decay, gum problems, or a cyst. Because they’re tucked deeper in the jaw, impacted wisdom teeth usually need a surgical approach rather than a simple lift-out.
There are broadly two approaches to wisdom teeth extraction in Melbourne, and which one you need depends on the position of each tooth. Straightforward teeth come out with a simple extraction, while impacted or partly erupted teeth usually need minor wisdom teeth surgery. We’ll explain exactly which approach suits each of your teeth after reviewing your X-rays.
Comfort matters, and you’ve got choices. Most removals are done under local anaesthetic, so the area is completely numb. For more complex cases, or if you’re an anxious patient, we can talk through sedation or treatment in a hospital setting under general anaesthetic. We’ll match the option to the complexity of your case and your comfort, and explain what each one involves before you decide.
Most people are back to normal within a few days to a week, though impacted or surgical cases can take up to two weeks. Here’s the rough timeline:
Dry socket (the clinical name is alveolar osteitis) is the complication everyone worries about, though it affects only a small percentage of extractions. It happens when the protective blood clot over the socket gets dislodged or doesn’t form, leaving bone exposed. The tell-tale sign is throbbing pain that kicks in around two to four days after surgery, often just when you thought you were over the worst, sometimes with a bad taste or odour. The big preventers are simple: no straws, no smoking, no forceful rinsing, and follow your aftercare to the letter. If it does happen, don’t tough it out, give us a call and we can dress the socket and settle the pain quickly.
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Cost depends on how many teeth are extracted, whether each extraction is simple or surgical, the anaesthetic used, and whether imaging is needed. A fully erupted tooth under local is at the lower end; an impacted tooth needing surgery sits higher. At Art De Dente, we’ll always give you a written, itemised quote after assessing your teeth.
We’re a preferred provider for Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, CBHS and HIF, and a partner to smile.com.au We provide on-the-spot HICAPS claiming, so for many patients there’s only a gap to pay. Acting early often keeps things simpler and cheaper, since a problem tooth left too long tends to get more complicated, not less.
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With over 22 years of clinical experience across Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina, Dr Damian Park is an expert in dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and cosmetic dentistry. His career has been defined by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and life-changing outcomes for his patients.
Dr Damian has successfully placed several thousand dental implants and completed hundreds of full mouth rehabilitation cases, managing even the most demanding restorative challenges with confidence and precision. His expertise covers the full spectrum of implant dentistry—from single-tooth replacements to complex full-arch restorations(using 4 or 6 implants) and custom prosthetic solutions.
He is particularly known for solving complex prosthetic demands in full mouth rehabilitation cases, applying a rare combination of surgical skill, aesthetic judgement, and out-of-the-box thinking. Trained in oral surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and advanced smile design, Dr Damian offers comprehensive care under one roof. His extensive experience in Smile Design was developed during his time in Argentina,
At Art De Dente Melbourne CBD, Dr Damian is a key clinical leader known for his calm, composed approach and ability to guide patients through complex treatment plans with clarity and care. Whether you’re seeking a full smile transformation, advanced implant work, or aesthetic refinement, you’ll benefit from Dr Damian’s world-class training and unwavering commitment to long-term outcomes.
Dr Shady is a registered Oral Surgery Professional with a wealth of cross-cultural experience. After completing his Bachelor of Dental Medicine & Surgery degree at Ain Shams University in Egypt in 2007, he obtained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2012.
He then went on to pursue a career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) and obtained his Master’s degree in OMFS from Cairo University in 2016 and Arab Board Fellowship in OMFS in 2018.
His interest in oral health and research led him to Australia to pursue a Master of Public Health degree at La Trobe University, which he completed in 2020. Shady passed the Australian Dental Council Exam in early 2021, and was in general practice in Melbourne, until he obtained his Australian Oral Surgery Professional registration in January 2023.
Shady has a passion for helping his patients achieve their best possible smile, with his calming, mild-mannered approach. He enjoys all aspects of oral surgery practice, with a particular focus on surgical extraction of third molars (wisdom teeth), dental implants, bone grafting procedures and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).
Outside of work, Shady enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, squash, reading and swimming at the beach.
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