Maxillofacial Surgery Costs

Cost of wisdom teeth surgery

There may be a number of costs involved in wisdom teeth surgery. At Avenue Dental, we would like to make these costs as transparent as possible, and therefore we have a set fee for the removal of wisdom teeth, no matter how complex your procedure is.

1 – The procedure

The cost of your procedure depends on the number of teeth that require removal. If you have private health insurance, then you may receive a rebate from your health fund.

2 – The anaesthetic fee

Sometimes removal of less difficult wisdom teeth can be performed under a local anaesthetic (numbing injections). If you are nervous about your procedure, then we can organise for you to have IV sedation, or a general anaesthetic. This is delivered by a highly trained anaesthetic specialist, and you will receive a rebate from Medicare. Please contact our office to find out about this cost – it is more affordable than you may think.

3 – The private hospital fee

If your procedure needs to be performed in a private hospital, then your private health insurance will cover the cost of your hospital admission. If you do not have insurance, then the hospital will charge you a fee of approximately $900. This fee is set by the hospital, and changes each year.

Does Medicare cover my dental surgery?

Medicare is a government funded health insurance program that covers the cost of medical treatment, but not dental treatment. Therefore procedures such as dental extractions or removal of wisdom teeth will usually come with an out-of-pocket expense.

What part of my treatment does Medicare cover?

Medicare will also provide a partial rebate for your anaesthetic fee if you are receiving IV sedation or a general anaesthetic. There are a range of non-dental procedures that Medicare will partially cover, including – removal of jaw cysts/tumours, bone grafting, sinus lift surgery, and biopsy of oral lesions.

What can I claim from Private Health Insurance?

There are 2 types of private health insurance – Hospital, and Extras. Your Extras insurance provides you with a rebate on the cost of various dental procedures, including removal of wisdom teeth. When a procedure is performed in a private hospital, your hospital insurance covers some of the cost of the operating theatre, surgery and anaesthesia.

There may be still be a gap payment required for your procedure. One of our staff can help you to work out the exact out-of-pocket cost.