4 clinics · North-East Region
Top clinics for Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Hougang
Dr Mike Teoh Dental Clinic
237 Serangoon Ave 3, #01-124, Singapore 550237
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204 Hougang St 21, #01-99, Singapore 530204
View clinic →Enhance Dental Centre (Hougang)
681 Hougang Ave 8, #01-839, Singapore 530681
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Surgical or simple extraction — find experienced dentists who explain your options upfront and handle your Medisave claim.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost in Hougang
$250 – $1,500
Simple erupted teeth cost $250–$500; impacted teeth requiring bone removal can reach $1,500 per tooth.
Most people have 4 wisdom teeth. Extraction in phases saves immediate cost but extends treatment timeline.
Experienced surgical dentists charge premium fees but reduce complications and recovery time.
Teeth requiring sectioning or bone removal add $200–$400 per tooth versus simple extraction.
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Simple erupted extraction | $250–$500 per tooth |
| Surgical extraction (partially impacted) | $600–$1,000 per tooth |
| Complex surgical extraction (deeply impacted) | $1,000–$1,500 per tooth |
Prices are indicative. Contact clinics directly for current quotes.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure — Step by Step
- 1
Consultation and X-ray assessment
15–20 minutesYour dentist takes a panoramic X-ray (OPG) to assess impaction depth, position, and proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve (nerve that supplies feeling to lower jaw). They discuss simple vs surgical extraction based on findings.
- 2
Anaesthesia and numbing
5–10 minutesLocal anaesthetic is injected around the tooth and gum. For complex extractions, IV sedation or nitrous oxide can be offered so you sleep through the procedure. Most patients feel pressure, not pain.
- 3
Tooth removal (simple or surgical)
15–45 minutes depending on complexitySimple: tooth is loosened with an elevator and removed with forceps. Surgical: dentist makes a small flap in the gum, removes bone around the tooth, may section the tooth into pieces, then removes each piece carefully.
- 4
Socket cleaning and suturing
5–10 minutesThe tooth socket is cleaned of any remaining root fragments. Dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches are placed to close the gum flap. Gauze is placed over the socket to help clot formation.
- 5
Post-operative instructions and recovery
10 minutes instructionYou receive written care instructions: bite gauze for 30 mins, ice for first 24 hours, soft diet for 1 week, avoid smoking/straws, and signs of complications (dry socket, infection). Pain relief and antibiotics may be prescribed. Follow-up at 7–10 days for stitch removal.
Are You a Candidate for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Good candidates
- Teeth causing pain, swelling, or repeated infections (pericoronitis) — urgent cases benefit most from extraction.
- Impacted teeth confirmed on X-ray causing orthodontic problems or cavity formation on adjacent teeth.
- Fully or partially erupted teeth that are decayed and cannot be saved — extraction is faster than complex root canal.
- Asymptomatic impacted teeth blocking eruption of other teeth or affecting braces alignment — preventive extraction recommended.
May need extra assessment
- Deeply impacted teeth very close to the inferior alveolar nerve — your dentist may refer you to a specialist oral surgeon and discuss nerve risk openly.
- Bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) — dentist adjusts approach; may need pre-procedural bloodwork.
- Immunocompromised (cancer treatment, organ transplant, diabetes) — requires careful case assessment and may need antibiotics before and after extraction.
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