A wisdom tooth that does not have enough room to grow in properly can crowd nearby teeth, trap food, or ache at the back of the jaw. Wisdom tooth extraction removes that tooth to protect the teeth around it and relieve the problems it causes. At dePacific, wisdom tooth extraction is carried out under local anaesthesia, which numbs the area so the procedure should be largely painless with minimal discomfort. Simpler extractions are often subsidised under CHAS, while more complex wisdom tooth surgery may be claimable under Medisave.
CHAS and Medisave claimable.
Simple extractions may be subsidised under CHAS, and surgical wisdom tooth removal may be claimed under Medisave, up to $1,950.
Several convenient locations.
We see patients at four dental clinics in Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Jurong West, and Pasir Ris.
Modern imaging on site.
Our clinics are equipped with 3D X-ray imaging to help plan each extraction around the nearby nerves and roots.
Thorough patient care.
Your dentist assesses the tooth, explains your options, and talks you through what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
A highly trained team.
Wisdom tooth extraction and surgical removal are carried out in-house by our experienced dentists.
Established since 2000.
dePacific has cared for Singapore families for more than 25 years.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. Removal is usually considered when the tooth is impacted or is starting to cause the warning signs below.
How your wisdom tooth is removed depends on whether it has erupted normally or is impacted. The table below compares a simple wisdom tooth extraction with surgical removal.
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction |
Wisdom Tooth Surgery |
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Tooth position |
Erupted and sitting in a normal, reachable position |
Impacted, at an angle, or covered by gum or bone |
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Surgical involvement |
A small incision is made in the gum to expose the tooth and provide access for its removal. |
The gum is opened to reach the tooth, and the tooth may be removed in smaller pieces |
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MOH subsidy eligibility |
May be subsidised under CHAS, with more support for Pioneer and Merdeka Generation cardholders |
Claimable under Medisave, up to the MOH withdrawal limit |
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Recovery timeline |
Usually a few days, with normal activities the next day |
Up to one to two weeks, with swelling worst in the first two to three days |
*Subsidies are applicable to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.
For wisdom tooth extraction in Singapore, dePacific offers simple extractions from $180 before GST, with CHAS subsidies for eligible patients across its four clinics. A surgical case ranges from $600 to $1,300 before GST, and your dentist confirms the cost after assessing the tooth. Three main factors affect the cost.
Your dentist will begin with diagnostic imaging (X-ray) to determine the type of impaction or degree of decay of your wisdom tooth. This will determine if an extraction or surgery is required to remove the affected tooth.
Local anaesthesia will be administered at the region to make sure you are numb so that the treatment will be pain-free as your dentist prepares to remove the tooth.
The extraction procedure begins with your dentist making a cut in your gum line to expose the wisdom tooth and gain access to it for removal.
Subsequently, the extraction site is cleaned, and the gums are stitched together to allow for adequate healing. You will be asked to bite down on dental gauze to control any bleeding that may occur.
Finally, you will be asked to return for a follow-up appointment, after a week, to remove your stitches.
Good aftercare lowers the risk of complications and helps you heal. Your dentist gives you full instructions, and the main points are below.
You can arrange wisdom tooth removal at any of our four Singapore clinics.
No. If your wisdom teeth are functional and do not cause any pain or discomfort, you do not have to remove them. However, if you have impacted wisdom teeth or significant wisdom tooth pain, we will typically recommend you to undergo a wisdom tooth removal/surgery.
For wisdom tooth removal in Singapore, dePacific offers four heartland clinics, dentists experienced in extractions and surgical removal, modern imaging, and CHAS and Medisave support for eligible cases. Choose a clinic that assesses your tooth properly and explains your options clearly before treatment.
Most people return to normal activities the day after treatment, though a more complex case may need one to three days off. Swelling and discomfort are usually worst in the first two to three days and ease over the following week, with full healing taking up to two weeks. dePacific gives every patient clear recovery guidance to follow at home.
Some swelling of the cheek is common in the first few days and usually settles within about a week. It is a normal part of healing rather than a lasting change to your face, and a cold compress in the first 24 hours helps to reduce it.
Removing a problem wisdom tooth can relieve pain and swelling and help prevent gum infection, decay in the tooth and its neighbour, and crowding at the back of the mouth. For an impacted tooth, removal also lowers the risk of a cyst forming around it.
Tell your dentist about any medical conditions and any medicines or supplements you take, and mention any drug allergies. Arrange a few days of medical leave for a surgical case, have a meal beforehand, and brush your teeth. An X-ray is usually taken to plan the removal, and if sedation or general anaesthesia is used for your case, arrange for someone to take you home.
Wisdom teeth surgery may be painful and uncomfortable if not performed correctly. However, at dePacific, our dental surgeon will do his or her best to make your treatment comfortable. There may be discomfort and minor bleeding, as well as post-surgery pain during the healing process, but we are able to ensure that you don't feel the surgical procedure, by using local anaesthesia.
At dePacific, a simple wisdom tooth extraction starts from $180 before GST, while a surgical case ranges from $600 to $1,300 before GST. CHAS subsidies may apply to extractions, and Medisave may be used for surgical removal. Your dentist confirms the cost after assessing your tooth.
dePacific accepts a range of payment methods, along with CHAS subsidies for eligible treatments and Medisave for surgical wisdom tooth removal. We accept cash, PayNow, and major credit cards and instalment arrangements.Our team can talk you through what you are able to claim before treatment.
The dePacific Dental Group has been established since 2000. We have since been providing our patients with personalised and professional dental experience. We also offer comprehensive, high quality dental services in a safe and comfortable environment.
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