Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions in Brisbane, done under sedation
Whether it’s one broken-down tooth or several that are past saving, they can all be removed gently in a single appointment, under IV sedation or general anaesthetic at Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside, which we operate out of, with Fully Qualified Medical Anaesthetists caring for you throughout. Nothing to sit through, and nothing spread across months of visits.
- One tooth or several, one appointment
- Dormir Group Surgical Centre, run to ANZCA standards
- Fixed quote before anything goes ahead
When It’s Needed
When an extraction is the kindest option
Saving a tooth is always looked at first. But when a tooth is past saving, or holding on to it is causing more trouble than it’s worth, removing it gently under IV sedation or general anaesthetic is often the kindest path forward. Here’s who this page is for.
Teeth past saving
Broken-down, badly decayed or infected teeth that can’t be rescued with a filling or crown. They’re removed carefully, and the area is left clean and ready to heal.
Several teeth at once
Years of trouble cleared in one appointment instead of being drip-fed across months of separate visits. One appointment, one recovery, and a clear plan for what comes next.
The difficult removals
Deep or curved roots, brittle teeth and awkward positions, the ones that belong in a proper surgical setting. That’s exactly why we operate out of Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside.
An extraction doesn’t have to be the end of the story. If you want the gap filled, dental implants or an implant-retained denture can be planned at the same consultation, and sometimes placed in the same appointment.
The Sedation Part
Sedated for all of it, cared for through all of it
Extractions here are done under IV sedation or general anaesthetic at Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside, which we operate out of. The day surgery is run to ANZCA guidelines and standards. There’s nothing to sit through and nothing to watch.
Sedated from start to finish
Fully Qualified Medical Anaesthetists monitor you continuously. Most people remember very little of the procedure.
Home the same day
A gentle recovery in a dedicated recovery room with nurses beside you, then home with someone you trust and clear written aftercare in hand.
What fills the gap
Leave it, or replace it: dental implants and implant-retained dentures are planned at the same consultation, and where your scan allows, placed in the same appointment.
You rest. We handle the rest.
How It Works
Four steps, and the worst tooth in your head is history
The Look
Consult and 3D scan
We check what can be saved and tell you straight. Anything that does need to come out goes into one clear plan, with a fixed written quote before you decide anything.
The Sedation
Your appointment, slept through
One tooth or several, removed carefully under IV sedation or general anaesthetic at Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside, which we operate out of. You rest in the recovery room and head home the same day.
The Quiet Bit
Healing, without homework
Gums settle over the following weeks. You’ll have clear written aftercare, a soft-food head start, and our number if anything feels off.
The Choice
Fill the gap, or don’t
If you want the space filled, implants or an implant-retained denture are already mapped out from your scan. If you’re happy as is, that’s the end of it.
Your call, no pressureWhat happens on the day
Your day, from arriving to heading home.
Not knowing what happens is most of the fear, so here is the whole day, step by step. Walk through it at your own pace.
Every day surgery day runs to a plan, and the exact times for yours come with your written treatment plan, so there is no guesswork on the morning.
Ways to pay
More than one way to pay for it.
You will always have a fixed written quote, with item numbers, before anything is booked. When it comes to paying, these are the options we work with.
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SuperCare
For eligible patients, SuperCare manages the application to access superannuation for approved dental treatment, including the paperwork with the ATO.
Eligibility criteria apply
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MediPay
Payment plans for dental treatment, often sorted within a day, with funds paid directly to the clinic. You will know the full cost of your treatment before you commit to anything.
Subject to approval · terms apply
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Health funds & Medicare
Some surgical items attract Medicare or health fund rebates. Your quote includes the item numbers, so you can check exactly what your fund pays before you decide.
Depends on your cover
Every option has its own terms and approval process, and we will walk you through what applies to you. MediPay is a credit provider. Accessing superannuation early affects your retirement savings, so we recommend independent financial advice before going down that path.
Reach out
Want to enquire, or just find out more?
Send a question, any question. A real person reads it and gets back to you. No follow-up calls you did not ask for, and no pressure to book anything.
Or call us on (07) 3272 6056Outside hours, the chat in the corner can answer most questions straight away.
Questions
Extraction questions, answered
The questions people most often ask us about having teeth removed, with no sugar-coating.
Still wondering about something?
Ask us anything. There are no silly questions here.
Yes. Extractions here are done under IV sedation or general anaesthetic at Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside, which we operate out of. The day surgery runs to ANZCA guidelines and standards, with Fully Qualified Medical Anaesthetists caring for you throughout. Most people remember very little of the procedure.
Everyone is different, but most people describe the first few days as tender and a bit swollen rather than painful, settling steadily over the week. You'll go home with clear written aftercare and our number if anything feels off.
Yes, and that's one of the main reasons people come to us. Because you're sedated, much more can be done in one visit, so years of trouble can be cleared in a single session with one recovery.
Often, yes. Sometimes an infection needs settling down first, and Dr Niels will make that call at your consultation so you have a clear, safe plan either way.
No. Being nervous is one of the most common reasons people choose us, and nobody here will comment on how long it's been or how your teeth look. You're sedated for the treatment itself, and the consultation is just a look and a conversation.
That's entirely up to you. Some gaps are fine left alone, others are best filled with a dental implant or an implant-retained denture. The options are mapped out from your scan at the same consultation, with no pressure either way.
Most people plan a quiet day or two, then ease back into their routine within a few days. Stitches usually dissolve on their own, and we'll give you guidance for your situation before you leave.
Still wondering about something?
Ask us anything. There are no silly questions here.
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