Oral Surgery
Wisdom Tooth Surgery Singapore
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Wisdom tooth surgery removes a third molar that is impacted, decayed or damaging a neighbour. In Singapore it is MediSave-claimable: MOH's 2026 table puts removing two to three impacted teeth at $1,740 to $1,920, and a single superficial tooth at $420. Dry socket affects about 3.6% of extractions.
All figures on this page trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. Find clinics offering this treatment, cross-checked against the Singapore Dental Council register, on the region and planning-area pages linked from the homepage.
Wisdom Tooth Surgery in Singapore: who lists it
371 of the 719 dental clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention wisdom tooth surgery on their own website, with the most in Orchard (32), Downtown Core (23), Hougang (20), Bedok (19), Tampines (19). That is what the clinics say about themselves; dentistsg.com has not verified what any clinic offers. Browse every suburb below, see all wisdom tooth surgery pages on the treatments index, or start from the area directory.
What the wisdom tooth surgery guides cover
Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis): Symptoms, Prevention & Emergency Care
Covers: Biological Cause: Dislodgement of the Protective Blood Clot · Intense Radiating Pain Symptoms (Ear, Jaw, Neck) · Preventive Rules: No Spitting, Straws, or Smoking for 72 Hours · Clinical Treatment: Medicated Dressings & Analgesics
Do You Need to Remove Wisdom Teeth Before Braces or Invisalign?
Covers: Can Wisdom Teeth Really Push Front Teeth Out of Alignment? · When Proactive Extraction Is Orthodontically Necessary · Scenarios Where Wisdom Teeth Can Be Safely Retained · Strategic Sequencing: Extraction First or Aligners First?
Wisdom Tooth Extraction & Nerve Proximity: Inferior Alveolar Nerve Safety
Covers: Anatomy of the Mandibular Canal & Nerve Pathways · Diagnostic Role of 3D CBCT Scans vs 2D Panoramic X-Rays · Temporary vs Permanent Paresthesia Statistics · Coronectomy: Removing the Crown While Leaving the Roots
Sources behind these guides
- Chen YW, et al. (2021). "Incidence and risk of alveolar osteitis following extraction of mandibular third molars" (nationwide population-based retrospective cohort, N=16,609), PLoS One. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617575/, PMID 33617575, DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0246625
- Halabi D, et al. (2018). Dry socket incidence RCT (double-blind, N=744), Journal of Applied Oral Science. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29742264/, PMID 29742264
- Kuśnierek W, Brzezińska K, Nijakowski K, Surdacka A. (2022). "Smoking as a Risk Factor for Dry Socket: A Systematic Review," Dentistry Journal 10(7):121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35877395/, PMID 35877395, DOI 10.3390/dj10070121
- Ghosh A, Aggarwal VR, Moore R. (2022). "Aetiology, Prevention and Management of Alveolar Osteitis — A Scoping Review," Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 49(1):103-113. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34625985/, PMID 34625985
- Mamoun J. (2018). "Dry Socket Etiology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Treatment Techniques," Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 44(2):52-58. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29732309/, PMID 29732309
- Southard TE, Southard KA, Weeda LW. (1991). "Mesial force from unerupted third molars," American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 99(3):220-225. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1998299/, PMID 1998299
- Harradine NW, Pearson MH, Toth B. (1998). "The effect of extraction of third molars on late lower incisor crowding: a randomized controlled trial," British Journal of Orthodontics 25(2):117-122. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9668994/, PMID 9668994
- Zawawi KH, Melis M. (2014). "The Role of Mandibular Third Molars on Lower Anterior Teeth Crowding and Relapse after Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review," The Scientific World Journal. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24883415/, PMID 24883415
- Stanaitytė R, Trakinienė G, Gervickas A. (2014). "Do wisdom teeth induce lower anterior teeth crowding? A systematic literature review," Stomatologija 16(1):15-18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24824055/, PMID 24824055
- Lyros I, Vasoglou G, Lykogeorgos T, Tsolakis IA, Maroulakos MP, Fora E, Tsolakis AI. (2023). "The Effect of Third Molars on the Mandibular Anterior Crowding Relapse—A Systematic Review," Dentistry Journal 11(5):131. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37232782/, PMID 37232782, DOI 10.3390/dj11050131
- Palikaraki G, Mitsea A, Sifakakis I. (2023). "Effect of mandibular third molars on crowding of mandibular teeth in patients with or without previous orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis," The Angle Orthodontist. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37848193/, PMID 37848193
- Chuang SK, Perrott DH, Susarla SM, Dodson TB. (2007). "Age as a risk factor for third molar surgery complications," Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17719384/, PMID 17719384
- Rood JP, Shehab BA. (1990). "The radiological prediction of inferior alveolar nerve injury during third molar surgery," British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 28(1):20-25. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2322523/, PMID 2322523
- Reia VCB, et al. (2021). "Diagnostic accuracy of CBCT compared to panoramic radiography in predicting IAN exposure: a systematic review and meta-analysis," Clinical Oral Investigations. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34275000/, PMID 34275000, DOI 10.1007/s00784-021-03942-4
- Valmaseda-Castellón E, Berini-Aytés L, Gay-Escoda C. (2001). "Inferior alveolar nerve damage after lower third molar surgical extraction: a prospective study of 1,117 surgical extractions," Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11598570/, PMID 11598570
- Queral-Godoy E, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Berini-Aytés L, Gay-Escoda C. (2005). "Incidence and evolution of inferior alveolar nerve lesions following lower third molar extraction," Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics 99(3):259-264. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15716829/, PMID 15716829
- Naruse T, Suyama K, Fukushima H, Nakamura N, Yamashita K, Furukawa K, Morishita K, Rokutanda S, Yamada T. (2025). "Recovery from inferior alveolar neurosensory changes after lower third molar extraction: A multicenter, retrospective study," Medicine (Baltimore) 104(1):e41227. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40184092/, PMID 40184092
- Long H, Zhou Y, Liao L, Pyakurel U, Wang Y, Lai W. (2012). "Coronectomy vs. total removal for third molar extraction: a systematic review," Journal of Dental Research 91(7):659-665. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22622663/, PMID 22622663
- Peixoto AO, Bachesk AB, Leal MOCD, Jodas CRP, Machado RA, Teixeira RG. (2023). "Benefits of Coronectomy in Lower Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis," Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37925166/, PMID 37925166, DOI 10.1016/j.joms.2023.09.024
- Raj K, Arulrasan SG, Murugesan K, Saravanan L, Kumar S. (2026). "Anatomical Risk Factors Associated with Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury During Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review," Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 25(1):301-313. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41648694/, PMID 41648694
How this page is sourced
- Expertise
- Cost figures trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS dental subsidy schedule, cited in the guides linked here.
- Authority
- dentistsg.com is an independent directory, not endorsed by MOH, SDC or CHAS. Disclaimer
- Maintainer
- Written and maintained by Dr Faiz Azizan (drfaizazizan.com, LinkedIn). About the author
Find wisdom tooth surgery dentists by suburb
Clinics whose own website mentions the treatment, listed alphabetically by suburb.
- Ang Mo Kio 16
- Bedok 19
- Bishan 9
- Bukit Batok 5
- Bukit Merah 12
- Bukit Panjang 4
- Bukit Timah 10
- Choa Chu Kang 4
- Clementi 14
- Downtown Core 23
- Geylang 10
- Hougang 20
- Jurong East 8
- Jurong West 14
- Kallang 12
- Marine Parade 11
- Novena 17
- Orchard 32
- Outram 7
- Pasir Ris 6
- Punggol 9
- Queenstown 10
- Rochor 3
- Sengkang 10
- Serangoon 10
- Singapore River 4
- Tampines 19
- Tanglin 6
- Toa Payoh 18
- Woodlands 8
- Yishun 11
Frequently asked questions
- Is wisdom tooth surgery claimable under MediSave in Singapore?
- Yes. MOH's 2026 surgical table puts removing two to three impacted wisdom teeth at $1,740 to $1,920, and a single superficial tooth at $420.
- How common is dry socket after wisdom tooth extraction?
- Dry socket affects about 3.6% of extractions.
- How long does dry socket pain last?
- Once professionally treated, most patients experience substantial pain relief within a few days, with the socket fully healing over roughly one to two weeks; left untreated, the exposed alveolar bone can remain painfully inflamed for considerably longer.
- Can dry socket heal without seeing a dentist?
- The exposed alveolar bone in a dry socket needs clinical irrigation and a medicated dressing to control pain and support healing; this professional treatment is the standard of care described throughout the clinical literature on alveolar osteitis.
- Is dry socket the same thing as an infection?
- No. Dry socket is a loss of the healing blood clot exposing bone, and typically lacks the pus, spreading swelling, or fever associated with infection, but a dental assessment is needed to tell the two apart because they are treated differently.
- Why is wisdom tooth removal more likely to cause dry socket than other extractions?
- Lower wisdom tooth sites tend to be deeper and more surgically involved, situated in denser posterior mandibular bone, which is reflected in population studies showing a dry socket incidence of roughly 3.6% to 4.97% specifically after wisdom tooth extraction.
- How soon after wisdom tooth extraction can dry socket develop?
- Symptoms most often appear one to five days after extraction, at a point when the initial post-surgical pain would normally be easing rather than getting worse.
- Do wisdom teeth always need to come out before getting braces or Invisalign?
- No. The clinical evidence does not support removing wisdom teeth as a routine, universal requirement before orthodontic treatment; extraction is considered case-by-case when a specific wisdom tooth is impacted, diseased, or mechanically blocks a planned tooth movement.
- How do I find a dentist in Singapore who mentions wisdom tooth surgery?
- 371 of the 719 clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention wisdom tooth surgery on their own website, most of them in Orchard, Downtown Core, Hougang. Pick a suburb below to see them with ratings, hours and contact details. A mention is the clinic's own statement, not a verified treatment menu.
- Does dentistsg.com list prices for wisdom tooth surgery?
- No. Cost ranges on this page come from MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. dentistsg.com does not publish individual clinics' prices or compare clinics on price; ask the clinic for a written quote.