Tooth Extractions in Bannockburn VIC: With a Follow-Up Call After
Tooth broken, badly decayed or loose? Our dentists do simple and surgical extractions on High Street, and we call to check on you after extractions: call (03) 4217 3810 or book online.
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- Simple and surgical extractions
- Follow-up call after extractions
- HICAPS on the spot
- Ground floor, no steps
Maybe a tooth has cracked below the gum, or it aches every time you bite and you've been told it might have to come out. You'll want to know whether it will hurt, how long healing takes and what happens to the gap. Tooth extractions in Bannockburn VIC, including surgical extractions, are done at our dental clinic on High Street, so you don't need to drive to Geelong. We explain your options and fees before anything is removed.
When You Need a Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction means removing a tooth from its socket in the jaw. Your dentist will usually look at ways to keep a tooth before suggesting it comes out. Reasons a tooth may need removing include:
- it's broken or decayed too far to repair with a filling or crown;
- it's infected, and treating the tooth with a root canal isn't possible or isn't your choice;
- it's loose because of advanced gum disease;
- a wisdom tooth is stuck or keeps getting infected (see checking wisdom teeth before any removal);
- it needs to come out before a denture is made.
If a tooth aches, swells or has broken, it's a good idea to have it checked soon. Call and we'll find the earliest suitable time. Many dental problems are simpler to treat when they're found early.
Our Tooth Extraction Process
Here's what happens:
- Check. Your dentist examines the tooth, takes an X-ray if needed and asks about your health and medicines, including blood thinners.
- Options and fees. We explain why it should come out, any other options, and the fee for each before we start.
- Numbing. A local anaesthetic numbs the tooth and gum.
- Removal. The tooth is loosened and lifted out. A surgical extraction may need a small cut in the gum and a few stitches.
- Aftercare. You bite on gauze to stop the bleeding, and we go through how to care for the area.
- Follow-up call. We call to check on you after extractions.
Some swelling, soreness and bleeding are common for a day or two. Less often, the socket becomes infected or very painful a few days later (dry socket); healthdirect explains recovery after a tooth extraction.
Tooth Extraction Cost in Bannockburn
The cost of a tooth extraction depends on whether it's simple or surgical, how many teeth need to come out, whether you need an X-ray, and your health fund cover. After your assessment we'll explain your options and what each one costs before any treatment starts. We accept all health funds and claim on the spot with HICAPS. We also accept DVA Gold and White Cards, and bulk bill eligible children under CDBS. Read about claiming an extraction on your health fund.
Why Choose Us
We're owner-run, with Ahpra-registered dentists, here on High Street. Our dentists are Dr Tasneem Kayum, who owns the practice, and Dr Vivek Juneja.
- We call to check on you after extractions.
- Options and fees explained before we start.
- Open Saturdays, 9am–1pm, plus Monday to Friday 9am–6pm.
- Easy to get into: ground floor, no steps, wheelchair-accessible. Parking is limited.
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 63 Google reviews (October 2026).
Many of our patients live in Bannockburn, Teesdale and Lethbridge, so your care after an extraction stays close to home.
Common Questions About Tooth Extractions in Bannockburn
You'll find more questions about having a tooth out on our FAQ page.
What's the difference between a simple and a surgical tooth extraction in Bannockburn?
A simple extraction removes a tooth that has fully come through the gum, while a surgical extraction is for a tooth that has broken at the gum line or hasn't fully come through. In a surgical extraction, the dentist makes a small cut in the gum and may place stitches, so there can be more swelling afterwards. We offer both in Bannockburn, and you can also read how wisdom teeth are assessed.
Will having a tooth out at a Bannockburn dentist hurt?
Having a tooth out at our Bannockburn clinic is done with a local anaesthetic, so you should feel pushing and pressure rather than sharp pain. Tell your dentist straight away if anything hurts. Once the numbness wears off, the area is often sore for a few days, and your dentist will tell you which pain relief suits you. Before your visit, read our health details to share before an appointment.
What should I eat and avoid after a tooth extraction?
After a tooth extraction, eat soft, cool food and chew on the other side for the first day or two. For the first 24 hours, avoid hot drinks, smoking, straws and rinsing or spitting hard, because these can disturb the blood clot that protects the socket. If pain gets worse after a few days, call us, or read about help for pain that worsens after treatment.
Do I need to replace a tooth after it's taken out in Bannockburn?
You don't always need to replace a tooth after it's taken out, but a gap can let nearby teeth tip or drift and can make chewing harder. Options for a gap include a bridge, a partial denture or an implant, and your dentist in Bannockburn can explain which may suit you. Dr Vivek Juneja places implants at our clinic. Read about replacing an extracted tooth with an implant.
How much does a tooth extraction cost in Bannockburn?
What you pay for a tooth extraction in Bannockburn depends on how complex the removal is, the number of teeth, any X-rays and your level of health fund cover. We explain the fee before we start, and we claim on the spot with HICAPS for all health funds. We also accept DVA Gold and White Cards, and bulk bill eligible children under CDBS. See how fund rebates apply to tooth removal.
Can I see a dentist about a tooth extraction on a Saturday in Bannockburn?
Yes, our Bannockburn clinic is open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, and you can see a dentist about an extraction then. We're also open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. If you're in pain or have broken a tooth, call us during opening hours. We fit emergency patients in between booked appointments wherever we can, and you can check where to park and how to reach us before you come.
Talk to Us About a Tooth That May Need to Come Out
Call (03) 4217 3810 or book online, and we'll find a time that suits you, Monday to Friday 9am–6pm or Saturday 9am–1pm. Extractions sit alongside the dental clinic treatments that may save a tooth at our High Street clinic, so you can talk through every option first.