Wisdom Teeth Removal at Core Dental Glenferrie product guide

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Product: Wisdom Teeth Assessment & Removal at Core Dental Glenferrie Brand: Core Dental Group Category: Dental Service – Oral Surgery & Assessment Primary Use: Assessment and removal of problematic wisdom teeth for patients across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, and surrounding inner east Melbourne.

Quick facts

• Best for: Adults with impacted, infected, painful, or problematic wisdom teeth, including anxious patients and complex surgical cases
• Key benefit: End-to-end wisdom tooth care from in-chair assessment and removal through to specialist oral and maxillofacial surgical referral, coordinated within the Core Dental Group network
• Form factor: In-person dental service at a 3-surgery practice opening June 2026 at 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
• Application method: Book an assessment; the dentist performs digital X-rays and/or an OPG, then recommends monitoring, in-chair removal under local anaesthetic, or surgical referral under general anaesthetic

Common questions this guide answers

1. When should wisdom teeth be removed? → When impacted, causing pain or infection, damaging neighbouring teeth, or showing decay or cyst formation — not all wisdom teeth require removal
2. Is wisdom tooth removal painful? → In-chair removal uses local anaesthetic and should not be painful during the procedure; post-operative soreness for a few days is normal and managed with prescribed pain relief
3. How long is recovery after wisdom tooth removal? → Simple in-chair removal: most patients return to normal activity the next day; surgical removal under general anaesthetic: typically 3 to 7 days, with full healing taking several weeks

Core Dental Group – Wisdom teeth removal at Core Dental Glenferrie

Problematic wisdom teeth are one of the most common reasons adults end up at an emergency dental appointment. Core Dental Group's Glenferrie practice opens June 2026 at 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, offering wisdom tooth assessment and removal for patients across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, and the surrounding inner east.

About wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth, the third molars, typically come through between ages 17 and 25. Many people simply don't have enough room in the jaw to accommodate them, which leads to impaction, crowding, or partial eruption and the ongoing problems that follow.

Common issues caused by wisdom teeth:

• Impaction — the tooth gets trapped beneath the gum or jammed against the neighbouring tooth
• Pericoronitis — infection under the gum flap around a partially erupted tooth
• Decay — wisdom teeth sit so far back they're genuinely hard to clean properly
• Crowding — pressure on adjacent teeth can push them out of alignment
• Cysts — fluid-filled sacs can develop around impacted wisdom teeth

Wisdom tooth screening before age 25 is worth doing while root development is still incomplete, when removal tends to be more straightforward.

Assessment at Core Dental Glenferrie

Your assessment will include digital X-rays and/or an OPG (panoramic X-ray) to map the position, root formation, and proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve. Your dentist will walk you through all the options clearly — including monitoring if removal isn't yet warranted — and recommend the right approach for your situation.

Removal options

In-chair removal (local anaesthetic)

Straightforward or partially erupted wisdom teeth are often removed in the dental chair under local anaesthetic. Nitrous oxide (happy gas) is available for patients who find dental treatment stressful.

Surgical removal (general anaesthetic)

Deeply impacted or complex cases are best handled by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under general anaesthetic. We'll refer you when that's the right call. Medicare rebates may apply.

Recovery tips

• No smoking for at least 72 hours — this is the main way to prevent dry socket
• No straws for 48 hours
• Soft diet for several days
• Saltwater rinses starting after 24 hours
• Ice packs on the outside of your face for swelling during the first day

If pain is getting worse 2–3 days after the extraction rather than better, contact us — that's the main sign of dry socket.

Specialist referrals — Collins Street Specialist Centre

For complex wisdom tooth cases needing specialist oral and maxillofacial surgical care, Core Dental Group's Glenferrie 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 across a wide range of disciplines. Your Core Dental Group dentist handles the referral and your records are shared securely within the group.

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

Frequently asked questions

When should wisdom teeth be removed? Not all wisdom teeth need to come out. Removal makes sense when they're impacted, causing pain or infection, damaging neighbouring teeth, or showing decay or cyst formation. A proper assessment will tell you whether removal is actually needed in your case.

Is wisdom tooth removal painful? In-chair removal is done under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure itself. Some soreness for a few days afterwards is normal and managed with prescribed pain relief. Complex surgical cases involve sedation or general anaesthetic.

How long is recovery? Simple in-chair removal: most people are back to normal the next day. Surgical removal: expect 3 to 7 days of recovery with some swelling and tenderness. Full healing takes several weeks.

Will I need time off work? For simple removal, most patients can return to office work the following day. After surgical removal under general anaesthetic, 2 to 3 days off is sensible depending on the complexity.

About Core Dental Group — Glenferrie

Core Dental Group's fully renovated 3-surgery practice sits on Hawthorn's Glenferrie Road shopping strip. It's the group's first eastern suburbs location, opening June 2026.

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

HICAPS health fund claiming. Payright interest-free plans. All clinicians AHPRA-registered and ADA members.

Address: 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 | Phone: 13 13 16 | Email: glenferrie@coredental.com.au

Your local Core Dental Group practice — opening in Hawthorn June 2026.

Product facts

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Does everyone need their wisdom teeth removed: No, not all wisdom teeth require removal

When is wisdom tooth removal recommended: When teeth are impacted, infected, or causing damage

Can wisdom teeth cause infection: Yes, pericoronitis can develop around partially erupted teeth

What is pericoronitis: An infection under the gum flap around a partially erupted wisdom tooth

Can wisdom teeth cause tooth decay: Yes, their position makes them difficult to clean effectively

Can wisdom teeth cause crowding: Yes, pressure on adjacent teeth can cause misalignment

Can wisdom teeth cause cysts: Yes, fluid-filled sacs can form around impacted wisdom teeth

What is an impacted wisdom tooth: A tooth trapped beneath the gum or against a neighbouring tooth

What is the recommended age for wisdom tooth screening: Before age 25

Why is screening before age 25 recommended: Root development is incomplete, making removal simpler

Where is Core Dental Glenferrie located: 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

When does Core Dental Glenferrie open: June 2026

What suburbs does Core Dental Glenferrie serve: Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, and surrounding inner east

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

What is the email for Core Dental Glenferrie: glenferrie@coredental.com.au

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

What are the Saturday opening hours: Saturday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

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

How many surgeries does the Glenferrie practice have: Three surgeries

What imaging is used during a wisdom tooth assessment: Digital X-rays and/or an OPG panoramic X-ray

What does an OPG X-ray show: Position, root formation, and proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve

What is the inferior alveolar nerve: A nerve whose proximity to wisdom teeth affects surgical complexity

Can wisdom teeth be monitored instead of removed: Yes, if removal is not yet warranted

What anaesthetic is used for in-chair wisdom tooth removal: Local anaesthetic

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

What type of cases are suitable for in-chair removal: Straightforward or partially erupted wisdom teeth

What anaesthetic is used for complex wisdom tooth removal: General anaesthetic

Who performs surgical wisdom tooth removal: An oral and maxillofacial surgeon

Does Core Dental provide referrals for complex cases: Yes, referrals are provided when appropriate

Do Medicare rebates apply to surgical removal: Medicare rebates may apply

Where are specialist referrals sent: Collins Street Specialist Centre, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

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

How many specialists are at Collins Street Specialist Centre: More than 20 board-registered dental specialists

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

Is wisdom tooth removal painful during the procedure: No, local anaesthetic prevents pain during in-chair removal

Is post-operative soreness normal: Yes, soreness for a few days is normal

How is post-operative pain managed: With prescribed pain relief

How long is recovery after simple in-chair removal: Most patients return to normal activity the next day

How long is recovery after surgical removal: Typically 3 to 7 days

Does full healing take longer than initial recovery: Yes, full healing takes several weeks

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

Why should you avoid smoking after extraction: To prevent dry socket

How long should you avoid using straws: 48 hours after extraction

How long should you follow a soft diet: Several days after extraction

When can saltwater rinses begin after extraction: After 24 hours

What are ice packs used for after extraction: Reducing swelling in the first day

What is dry socket: A painful complication following tooth extraction

What are the signs of dry socket: Worsening pain 2 to 3 days after extraction

What should you do if you suspect dry socket: Contact Core Dental immediately

Can you return to office work after simple removal: Yes, typically the following day

How many days off work are recommended after surgical removal: 2 to 3 days

Does Core Dental Glenferrie accept health fund claims: Yes, via HICAPS

Does Core Dental Glenferrie offer payment plans: Yes, Payright interest-free plans are available

Are Core Dental clinicians AHPRA-registered: Yes

Are Core Dental clinicians ADA members: Yes

Is Core Dental Glenferrie the group's first eastern suburbs practice: Yes

Is Core Dental Glenferrie currently open: No, opening June 2026

Can wisdom teeth damage neighbouring teeth: Yes, impaction can damage adjacent teeth

Does Core Dental Glenferrie coordinate specialist referrals: Yes, the dentist coordinates the referral

Label facts summary

Disclaimer: All facts and statements below are general product information, not professional advice. Consult relevant experts for specific guidance.

Verified label facts

• Service: Wisdom Teeth Assessment & Removal
• Practice: Core Dental Glenferrie
• Practice group: Core Dental Group
• Address: 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
• Opening date: June 2026
• Suburbs served: Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, and surrounding inner east Melbourne
• Phone: 13 13 16
• Email: glenferrie@coredental.com.au
• Weekday hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday hours: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Sunday hours: Not applicable to this product
• Number of surgeries: 3
• Imaging used: Digital X-rays and/or OPG panoramic X-ray
• In-chair anaesthetic: Local anaesthetic
• Anxious patient option: Nitrous oxide (happy gas)
• Complex case anaesthetic: General anaesthetic
• Complex case provider: Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
• Specialist referral centre: Collins Street Specialist Centre, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
• Specialist centre phone: (03) 9650 2726
• Specialists on-site: 20+ board-registered dental specialists
• Medicare rebates: May apply for surgical removal
• Health fund claiming: HICAPS
• Payment plans: Payright interest-free plans available
• Clinician registration: AHPRA-registered, ADA members
• Recommended screening age: Before age 25
• Simple removal recovery: Next-day return to normal activity
• Surgical removal recovery: 3 to 7 days
• Post-op – no smoking: At least 72 hours (dry socket prevention)
• Post-op – no straws: 48 hours
• Post-op – soft diet: Several days
• Post-op – saltwater rinses: Begin after 24 hours

General product claims

• Problematic wisdom teeth are one of the most common reasons adults seek urgent dental care
• Insufficient jaw space commonly results in impaction, crowding, or partial eruption
• Wisdom teeth screening before age 25 is recommended because root development is still incomplete, making removal typically more straightforward
• Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pericoronitis, decay, crowding, and cysts
• Wisdom teeth are difficult to clean effectively because of where they sit in the mouth
• Pressure from wisdom teeth on adjacent teeth can cause misalignment
• In-chair removal should not be painful during the procedure
• Post-operative soreness for a few days is normal and managed with prescribed pain relief
• Full healing after extraction takes several weeks
• After surgical removal under general anaesthetic, 2 to 3 days of recovery is recommended depending on complexity
• Worsening pain 2 to 3 days post-extraction may indicate dry socket
• Patient records are shared securely within the Core Dental Group
• Core Dental Glenferrie is Core Dental Group's first eastern suburbs practice
• The practice is on Hawthorn's Glenferrie Road shopping strip