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Wisdom tooth surgery under general anesthesia? Pro and con

Almost every person has to go through it at least once: the wisdom tooth surgery. Few people like this necessary intervention, but the removal of the wisdom teeth poses an immense challenge, especially for anxious patients. Many are therefore considering general anesthesia. Read below what costs are to be expected and what speaks for or against them.

The bad news is there – the wisdom teeth have to be out. Many people feel uncomfortable with this procedure because, to be honest, it is not the simplest form of treatment. Many cursing wonder why nature has burdened us with these troublemakers in the first place. In fact, there is a really clever idea behind it. Actually.

Christina Cherry

wisdom tooth

The wisdom teeth or third molars (as they are often called in medicine) are the last teeth that break through the gums.
They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25, but are not yet present in children.

There are 4 wisdom teeth, two upper (one on the right and one on the left) and two lower.


 Causes of a retained wisdom tooth

A retained wisdom tooth is a tooth that is unable to penetrate the gums or that only appears partially.
This usually happens when there is insufficient space for the wisdom tooth to break through.
It sticks to the tooth in front of it.
The enclosed wisdom tooth is often horizontal, but it can also stand vertically or at an angle.
Sometimes overlying gums can also cause the tooth not to appear because it sticks in the gum tissue.
Teeth can break, bend, tip, or shift when attempting to break.
Healthy and correctly positioned wisdom teeth do not cause any problems when they break through and can easily pierce the gums and fully protrude.

Christina Cherry

General anesthetic costs for wisdom teeth:

Before the procedure, the general anesthetic costs for the wisdom teeth surgery must be clarified with the dentist. Standard operations cost between 250 euros and 350 euros per hour. The costs for twilight sleep are lower and are between 80 euros and 180 euros. The patient can find out the exact costs in a preliminary consultation with the dentist, oral surgeon or in the clinic.

Assumption of costs by the statutory health insurance:

The statutory health insurance companies cover the costs of local anesthesia and extraction during a wisdom tooth operation. The statutory health insurance companies generally do not cover the general anesthetic costs for wisdom teeth surgery. In exceptional cases, the statutory health insurance companies promise to cover the costs. Exceptions are health reasons that speak against anesthesia and a complicated removal of the wisdom teeth. If the patient is extremely afraid of the dentist and the operating room, he must prove this. In such a case, the costs can be covered.

Christina Cherry

Oral surgery

For some patients, surgery (including implantations including bone augmentation and periodontal surgery) is associated with uncomfortable feelings. Therefore, a careful approach and a treatment that is as pleasant as possible for you are as important as the success of the therapy itself. We also want you to be in top shape again quickly.

For example, we offer services such as codes of conduct for the OR to download or direct telephone access after an intervention.

We carry out “normal” as well as more complicated tooth removal using modern, gentle surgical methods and can thus avoid or reduce discomfort or pain.

Christina Cherry

Oral surgery

Oral surgery includes interventions that affect the teeth, soft tissue or jawbone. One focus of our practice is the insertion of dental implants.

We have a lot of experience in surgery and are careful and careful. These factors in conjunction with modern treatment technology help to carry out interventions as minimally invasive, gentle and painless as possible for you – for us this is as important as the success of the treatment itself.

Painless treatment / general anesthesia: For pain-free treatments (e.g. for anxiety patients), we offer general anesthesia in addition to local anesthetic, if requested and indicated.

Christina Cherry