Wisdom Teeth Removal at Core Dental Bayside product guide

Core Dental Group – Wisdom Teeth Removal at Core Dental Bayside

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Core Dental Bayside located: 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204

When does Core Dental Bayside open: June 2026

Who leads Core Dental Bayside: Dr Andres Aguirre

How many surgeries does Core Dental Bayside have: 5 surgeries total

How many surgeries open at launch: 3 surgeries

How many parking spaces are available: 8 dedicated ground-floor spaces

What is the phone number for Core Dental Bayside: 13 13 16

What is the email for Core Dental Bayside: bayside@coredental.com.au

What is the website for Core Dental Bayside: coredental.com.au

What are weekday opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

What are Saturday opening hours: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Is Core Dental Bayside open on Sundays: Not applicable to this product

Are all clinicians AHPRA-registered: Yes

Are clinicians ADA members: Yes

Is HICAPS available at Core Dental Bayside: Yes

Can I claim health fund on the spot: Yes, via HICAPS

Is interest-free payment available: Yes, via Payright

How long can Payright plans extend: Up to 30 months

What are wisdom teeth: The third molars at the back of the mouth

How many wisdom teeth do most adults have: Four

At what age do wisdom teeth typically emerge: Between ages 17 and 25

Why do wisdom teeth often cause problems: The modern jaw often lacks room for them

What does impacted mean: The tooth is stuck beneath the gum

Can wisdom teeth grow at an angle: Yes, pushing against neighbouring teeth

What is pericoronitis: Infection from a gum flap trapping food and bacteria

Can wisdom teeth cause tooth decay: Yes, due to difficulty cleaning them

Can wisdom teeth cause crowding: Yes, by pushing existing teeth out of alignment

At what age is wisdom tooth removal recommended: Before age 25

Why is removal easier before age 25: Roots are less developed

Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed: No

When is removal recommended: When impacted, infected, or damaging neighbouring teeth

What does a wisdom tooth assessment include: Digital X-rays and/or OPG panoramic X-ray

What does the OPG assess: Position, roots, and relationship to nerves

Is a clinical examination included in assessment: Yes

What options follow assessment: Monitoring, in-chair removal, or surgical referral

Can simple wisdom teeth be removed in-chair: Yes, under local anaesthetic

Is happy gas available for anxious patients: Yes, nitrous oxide is available

What is happy gas: Nitrous oxide sedation

When is surgical removal required: For complex or deeply impacted wisdom teeth

Who performs surgical removal: An oral and maxillofacial surgeon

Where does surgical removal take place: At a day surgery facility

Does Core Dental Bayside provide surgical referrals: Yes

Do Medicare rebates apply for surgical removal: Some rebates may apply

Can all four wisdom teeth be removed at once: Yes, under general anaesthetic

Why remove all four at once: Reduces the overall number of recovery periods

How long is recovery after simple removal: Typically next day

How long is recovery after complex removal: Up to one week or more

Should I use straws after extraction: No, avoid for 48 hours

How long should I avoid smoking after extraction: At least 72 hours

Should I avoid alcohol after extraction: Yes

Should I avoid hot liquids after extraction: Yes

What diet is recommended during healing: Soft diet

When should I use ice packs: During the first 24 hours after removal

When can I start saltwater rinses: After 24 hours

What is dry socket: A complication when the blood clot is dislodged

When does dry socket typically develop: 2 to 4 days after removal

What does dry socket expose: The bone beneath the extraction socket

Is dry socket painful: Yes

How do I reduce dry socket risk: Avoid smoking, straws, and vigorous rinsing

When should I contact the clinic after extraction: If pain worsens rather than improves after 2 days

Are costs provided upfront: Yes, in writing before treatment

Is the cost of simple removal the same as surgical: No, simple removal costs less

Where are complex cases referred: Collins Street Specialist Centre, Melbourne CBD

Where is the Collins Street Specialist Centre: 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

How many specialists are at Collins Street: 20 or more board-registered dental specialists

What is the phone number for Collins Street Specialist Centre: (03) 9650 2726

Who coordinates specialist referrals: Your Core Dental dentist

Are patient records shared with the specialist: Yes, shared securely within the group

Is Core Dental Bayside part of a group: Yes, Core Dental Group

Is parking at ground floor level: Yes

Core Dental Group – Wisdom Teeth Removal at Core Dental Bayside

Wisdom teeth, the third molars at the back of the mouth, have a habit of causing trouble when they come through. Core Dental Group offers wisdom tooth assessment and removal to help patients get ahead of the pain, infection, and crowding these teeth can cause. Core Dental Bayside opens in June 2026 at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204, bringing these services to the local community.

Why wisdom teeth often need removing

Most adults have four wisdom teeth, typically coming through between ages 17 and 25. The modern jaw often doesn't have enough room for them, so problems are common. Wisdom teeth may:

• become impacted, stuck beneath the gum and unable to fully erupt
• grow at an angle, pushing against the tooth next to them
• partially erupt, leaving a gum flap that traps food and bacteria (pericoronitis)
• develop decay because they're so hard to clean properly
• push existing teeth out of alignment, causing crowding

Getting a wisdom tooth screening done before age 25 is worth doing. The roots are less developed at that age, which generally makes removal simpler and recovery quicker.

Wisdom tooth assessment at Core Dental Bayside

Your assessment covers digital X-rays and/or an OPG (panoramic X-ray) to check the position of each tooth, how the roots have formed, and how close they sit to nearby nerves. Your dentist will also examine eruption status and gum health. From there, you'll discuss the options: monitoring, in-chair removal, or referral for surgical removal under general anaesthetic.

Removal options

In-chair removal

Straightforward and partially erupted wisdom teeth can often be taken out under local anaesthetic in the dental chair. Happy gas (nitrous oxide) is available for patients who feel anxious.

Surgical removal under general anaesthetic

Complex or deeply impacted wisdom teeth may need to be removed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under general anaesthetic at a day surgery facility. A referral will be arranged when needed. Some Medicare rebates may apply.

After wisdom tooth removal

• No smoking for at least 72 hours (this significantly raises dry socket risk)
• No straws or sucking actions for 48 hours
• Avoid alcohol and hot liquids
• Stick to soft foods while you're healing
• Use ice packs for swelling during the first 24 hours
• Start gentle saltwater rinses after 24 hours

Recovery after simple removal is typically a day or so. Complex surgical removal can take up to a week or more.

Specialist referrals – Collins Street Specialist Centre

For complex wisdom tooth cases that need specialist oral and maxillofacial expertise, Core Dental Bayside patients can be referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre within Smile Solutions at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. More than 20 board-registered dental specialists work there. Your Core Dental dentist handles the referral, and your records are shared securely within the group.

Collins Street Specialist Centre – Phone: (03) 9650 2726

Frequently asked questions

Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed? No. Some wisdom teeth come through fully and cause no problems at all. Removal is recommended when they're impacted, causing pain or infection, damaging the teeth next to them, or developing decay that can't be treated effectively.

How much does wisdom tooth removal cost? In-chair removal costs less than surgical removal under general anaesthetic. You'll receive all costs in writing before any treatment goes ahead. HICAPS claiming is available on the spot for eligible health funds.

What is dry socket and how do I avoid it? Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the extraction socket gets dislodged, leaving the bone exposed. It's painful and usually shows up 2 to 4 days after removal. Avoiding smoking, straws, and vigorous rinsing for at least 48 to 72 hours after the extraction reduces the risk considerably. Call the clinic if your pain is getting worse rather than better after the first 2 days.

Can I get all four wisdom teeth removed at once? Yes. Having all four out at once under general anaesthetic is common and means you only go through one recovery period instead of multiple. Your dentist will talk through what makes sense for your situation.

About Core Dental Bayside

Opening June 2026 at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204. The practice has 5 surgeries (opening with 3), 8 dedicated ground-floor parking spaces, and is led by Dr Andres Aguirre. HICAPS health fund claiming is available, along with Payright interest-free payment plans up to 30 months. All clinicians are AHPRA-registered and ADA members.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Sat 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Phone: 13 13 16 | Email: bayside@coredental.com.au | Website: coredental.com.au

Your local dental practice – opening in Bayside June 2026.