Gentle Tooth Removal & Extraction in Erskineville
When a tooth can’t be saved, removing it should be calm, careful and unhurried, with the area numbed first. Dr Katrina Zhao plans and performs every extraction in-house, including surgical cases, with onsite digital X-ray and 3D imaging — and you get an exact quote in the chair before we begin.
- Quote in the chair, before treatment
- All health funds accepted · HICAPS
- Humm, Zip & Afterpay (subject to approval)
- Open Saturdays
- 10 min walk from Erskineville Station
- Oral & IV sedation (IV booked in advance)
Know the exact cost before anything happens. A $100 Limited Examination covers your assessment and the X-rays it needs. Once our dentist has reviewed your X-rays, you receive a written quote on the spot — in the chair, before any treatment begins. No surprises. Send us an enquiry, or see our pricing page for details.
Ask About Your Tooth Extraction
Tell us what’s going on and when suits you. Our team reviews your enquiry and helps arrange a suitable appointment time.
- A written quote in the chair before any treatment
- Dr Katrina Zhao performs extractions in-house, including surgical cases and impacted wisdom teeth
- Oral sedation and IV sedation available — IV sedation is booked in advance
- Same-day extraction appointments when available
In pain right now? Call (02) 9068 1388.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Send an Enquiry
Request an appointment or ask a question about tooth extraction.
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We Try to Save Your Tooth First
At Midas Dental, extraction is never the first answer. Wherever a tooth can be restored — with a filling, a crown or root canal treatment — we’ll show you that option and what it costs, side by side with removal. You decide with the full picture in front of you.
When a tooth is damaged beyond repair, infected, or crowding the rest of your smile, a careful professional extraction protects your oral health — and, where clinically suitable, we take care to protect the surrounding bone in case you ever want a dental implant in its place.
When Does a Tooth Need to Be Removed?
Common reasons we recommend tooth removal for patients across Erskineville, Alexandria and Newtown:
Severe Decay
When a cavity has destroyed too much tooth structure for a filling, crown or root canal to restore it.
Cracked or Broken Teeth
Teeth fractured below the gum line by trauma or heavy grinding often can’t be rebuilt reliably.
Infection or Abscess
When infection has spread beyond what root canal treatment can resolve, removal stops it at the source.
Advanced Gum Disease
Periodontal disease can loosen the bone and ligament supporting a tooth until it can no longer be kept.
Crowding & Orthodontics
Sometimes a tooth is removed to create space before Invisalign or braces, for a properly aligned result.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Trapped third molars causing pain or pressure — see our dedicated wisdom teeth removal page.
Is it a wisdom tooth?
Wisdom teeth deserve their own plan — impaction, nerve position and 3D imaging all come into it. We’ve covered the whole process, recovery and what to expect on a dedicated page.
Wisdom Teeth Removal →Your Tooth Extraction, Step by Step
Assessment & Digital X-Ray
We scan your jaw with onsite digital OPG and 3D imaging to map the root shape and its position relative to nerves — then give you an exact written quote and safety plan in the chair.
Numbing First
Local anaesthetic numbs the area before we start. You may still feel some pressure, and we check in with you throughout — raise a hand and we pause. Oral or IV sedation can be arranged if you’re anxious (IV sedation is booked in advance).
Careful, Gentle Removal
Dr Katrina Zhao removes the tooth carefully and gently, taking care of the surrounding bone where clinically possible, so implant options can be discussed later.
Recovery Plan
We pack the site to form a healthy healing clot, then send you home with a complete aftercare pack, written instructions and a number to call during opening hours if anything feels wrong.
Extractions Performed In-House by Dr Katrina Zhao — Including Surgical Cases
Dr Katrina Zhao
Our principal dentist plans and performs extractions in-house — from straightforward removals to surgical cases, including impacted wisdom teeth. She combines 3D imaging with a deliberately gentle, unhurried technique, and undertakes ongoing professional development in surgical dentistry.
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Aftercare: The First 48 Hours
A few simple rules help protect the healing site. Your aftercare pack covers everything, but here are the essentials:
Do
- Bite on the gauze for 30–45 minutes to let the clot form.
- Rest with your head elevated for the remainder of the day.
- Eat cool, soft foods — yoghurt, smoothies by spoon, mashed potato.
- Take pain relief as directed before the numbness fully wears off.
Don’t
- No straws, spitting or smoking for 24–48 hours — suction dislodges the clot and causes dry socket.
- No strenuous exercise on the day of your extraction.
- No hot, hard or spicy food near the site while it heals.
- Don’t ignore worsening pain on day 2–3 — call us, it’s treatable.
Tooth Extraction Cost — Quoted Exactly, Before Treatment
No two extractions are the same — a loose, straightforward tooth and a fractured molar with curved roots are very different procedures. That’s why we don’t advertise a one-size-fits-all price. Instead:
$100 Limited Examination
Your assessment with our dentist, including the X-rays it needs. After reviewing your X-rays, you get an exact written quote in the chair — before anything else happens.
All Health Funds Accepted
Claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap on the day.
Payment Plans
Spread the cost with Humm (National Dental Plan), Zip or Afterpay, subject to approval — see payment plan options.
In pain right now? We keep room in the schedule where possible for urgent toothache and broken teeth — call (02) 9068 1388 and we’ll do our best to see you promptly. Same-day extraction appointments when available. Learn more about our emergency dental care.
What Happens to the Gap?
For some teeth, nothing more is needed. But where a visible or load-bearing tooth is removed, leaving the gap can let neighbouring teeth drift and the jawbone shrink over time. Where clinically suitable, we take care to protect the surrounding bone, so your replacement options can stay open:
Dental Implant
A titanium root with a porcelain crown that replaces both the root and the visible tooth. Explore dental implants.
Bridge
A fixed replacement anchored to the neighbouring teeth — no surgery required.
Leave & Monitor
For some back teeth this is perfectly reasonable. We’ll tell you honestly when it is.
Not sure which suits you? Read our guide to replacing a missing tooth after an extraction — implants, bridges and partial dentures compared.
There’s no pressure and no obligation — we simply make sure you know your options before you leave.
Tooth Removal FAQs
Does having a tooth removed hurt?
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic before we begin, and we check in with you throughout. You may still feel some pressure during the extraction. Oral sedation and IV sedation are available for anxious patients — IV sedation is booked in advance. Afterwards, any tenderness is typically well managed with over-the-counter pain relief and settles within a few days.
How much does a tooth extraction cost in Sydney?
The cost depends on the tooth and the complexity of the removal, so we quote each case individually. A $100 Limited Examination includes an assessment with our dentist and the X-rays it needs. After reviewing your X-rays we give you an exact written quote in the chair — before any treatment begins. The examination fee is separate from the cost of any treatment. We accept all health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claims, and offer payment plans through Humm, Zip and Afterpay, subject to approval.
How long does a tooth extraction take?
A straightforward extraction is usually completed within a 20–40 minute appointment. Surgical extractions take longer. After your assessment we will tell you exactly how long to allow before you book.
What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?
Dry socket happens when the protective blood clot in the extraction site is dislodged, exposing the bone underneath. To avoid it, do not use straws, spit forcefully or smoke for at least 24–48 hours after your extraction. If your pain suddenly worsens two to three days after the procedure, call us — it is treatable.
What can I eat after a tooth extraction?
Stick to cool, soft foods for the first 24–48 hours — yoghurt, smoothies eaten with a spoon, mashed potato, scrambled eggs and soup that has cooled. Avoid hot, hard, crunchy or spicy foods, and chew on the opposite side of your mouth while the site heals.
How long does it take to heal after tooth removal?
The gum typically closes over within one to two weeks. Recovery time varies — we will talk you through what to expect for your case. The bone underneath continues to remodel over the following months. We give you a personalised aftercare plan and review your healing if needed.
Should I replace a tooth after it is removed?
It depends on which tooth is removed. Leaving a gap can allow neighbouring teeth to drift and the jawbone to shrink over time, which can affect your bite. Options include a dental implant, a bridge or a partial denture — we discuss what suits your mouth and budget at your appointment, with no obligation.
Do you remove wisdom teeth?
Yes. Dr Katrina Zhao removes wisdom teeth in-house, including impacted and surgical cases. Because wisdom teeth often need extra planning, we have a dedicated wisdom teeth removal page covering the process, recovery and what to expect.
Tooth Extraction Near Alexandria, Newtown & the Inner West
Midas Dental is inside Park Sydney Village in Erskineville — about a 10-minute walk from Erskineville Station, 15 minutes from Waterloo Metro, with free underground parking on site. We care for patients from Alexandria, Newtown, St Peters and across the Inner West.
Midas Dental ErskinevilleShop 5C, Park Sydney Village
149-153 Mitchell Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
(02) 9068 1388 · Mon–Fri 9:30am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm
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