Gentle, expert wisdom teeth removal here in chermside
From your late teens, wisdom teeth can start to cause problems. Often there is not enough room to accommodate wisdom teeth and the rest of the mouth can be negatively impacted. In many cases we can safely remove these teeth at our chermside dental practice painlessly under local anaesthetic. We also offer wisdom teeth removal under happy gas, or even under IV Sedation with our resident anaesthetist.
Contrary to popular opinion, not all wisdom teeth need removal. We recommend coming in to have a consultation so we can discuss the pros and cons of removing each wisdom tooth, so you can decide what is best for you. We are always conservative, and prefer to leave wisdom teeth in place if there are no obvious signs or symptoms that removal is required.
Wisdom teeth are also known as 3rd molars, and generally come through between the ages of 17 and 25. Most people have 4 wisdom teeth, although some have fewer. Interestingly, if you are missing other teeth genetically, then the chance of having missing wisdom teeth is higher. Wisdom teeth are extracted for two general reasons: either the wisdom teeth have already become impacted, or the wisdom teeth could potentially become problematic if not extracted.
Our very own Dr. Albert, explaining a few things about wisdom teeth.
Potential issues caused by the presence of properly grown-in wisdom teeth include infections caused by bits of food trapped in the jaw area behind the wisdom teeth where regular brushing and flossing is difficult and ineffective. Such infections may be frequent, and cause considerable pain and medical danger. Other reasons wisdom teeth are removed include misalignment which rubs up against the tongue or cheek causing pain, potential crowding of the remaining teeth (a result of there being not enough room on the jaw or in the mouth), as well as orthodontics.
At Chermside Dental Care, our experienced surgeons use the latest in Full-Mouth and 3-Dimensional Imaging, on-site, to assess the exact location, rotation and curvature of your wisdom teeth so that any risks can be mitigated. We pride ourselves first and foremost on safe removal of wisdom teeth. An example of how wisdom teeth are removed can be viewed here.
Unsure if we can help?
If you have been referred to general anaesthetic and a surgeon/specialist but the costs are prohibitive, please check with our dentists to see what we can do for you. Please call us on 3359 1611, email us your xray to [email protected] or book an online appointment for a wisdom teeth consultation with our team.
Our experienced team
Having a tooth removed, especially a wisdom tooth, is not the most pleasant experience but here at Chermside Dental Care we aim to make the unwelcome task much more manageable for you and your family with our skilled, caring, experienced and dedicated staff.
Dr Albert Lin
Dr Albert Lin
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
Albert forms a valued member of our dental team here at Chermside Dental Care.
Albert is a local dentist who works with passion and a smile. He graduated from UQ in 2007 and has served as a dentist in both public hospitals and private clinics, gaining valuable experiences along the way. He believes that careful listening and clear communication is the key to achieving the optimal result. Albert is zealous with his daily dentistry, especially when dealing with dental implants, IV Sedation and wisdom tooth removals. He is well-respected by patients and staff alike for his kind, gentle manner as well as his skill with all things dental.
Outside of the dental space in Chermside, Albert is an intrepid explorer. Albert has been fortunate to combine his love for dentistry and travelling by volunteering in dental projects in India, Cambodia, Guatemala and Nepal. Albert speaks English, Mandarin and basic Spanish.
Dr Amy Winner
Dr Amy Winner
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ) GradCertPsych (JCU)
Amy is a valued member of the team for her compassion, bubbly nature and dental proficiency. Amy graduated from the University of QLD in 2010 and has worked many years in private practice. Amy particularly enjoys working with children, and helping their first visits enjoyable and memorable.
Amy’s patients appreciate her for her calming and friendly nature, but also for her attention to their individual needs and concerns. Children’s Dentistry is Amy’s passion. Amy holds a graduate certificate in psychology specialising in early childhood development and anxiety disorders. Amy is also proficient in all fields of dentistry and thoroughly enjoys aesthetic procedures, completing a short course in London on aesthetic dentistry in 2013 (LonDEC). She has considerable experience in tooth removal and helping patients in acute pain, and is particularly adept at removing wisdom teeth.
When Amy is not operating as a dentist, she enjoys teaching kids in music, performing on-stage as well as spending time with her family.
Dr Timothy Fong
Dr Timothy Fong
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
Tim is one of our long-term, senior dentists at Chermside Dental Care. Known for being both affable and knowledgeable, Tim has been a valued part of our experienced team since 2014.
Tim graduated Dentistry from The University of Queensland in 2010 and offers a broad range of dental treatment including family dental care, cosmetic dentistry, toothache management and surgical tooth removal procedures. He has a loyal following of patients who value his technical excellence, gentle nature and sense of humour.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends as well as playing his weekly game of touch football.
Dr Manfred Lagemann
Dr Manfred Lagemann
Principal Dentist | BDSc (Hons) MClinDent (Implants) FIDIA FICOI
Fred is our principal and is passionate about providing high quality dental care for all patients. Born and raised in Brisbane, Fred has many ties with the local community. Fred has looked after our patients here at Chermside Dental Care since 2012 and is popular with patients for his down to earth nature and painless dental work.
Fred was offered a dentistry position at the University of Queensland with a 5 year UQ Excellence Scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Queensland (2011) with numerous academic awards. Fred has a real love for dental knowledge, and has completed a post-graduate Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implantology from Griffith University (2015). He is also a current Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association. Fred is also a current fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Fred has also completed the Comprehensive Orthodontic Course at the International Academy of Advanced Dentistry (2018), the Orthodontic Mini Masters Program at OrthoEd (2022) and is an accredited Invisalign and SomnoMed provider.
In 2019, Fred was accepted into the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) Committee Member for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which he served for 1 year.
Fred is particularly interested in implant dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation.
Outside of patient clinical care, Fred has a keen interest in research. He has completed a thesis literature review on dental implant screw design. He is also a published research author, with original research in the Australian Endodontic Journal. Please see the link here if you’d like to read the article.
Fred’s appetite for on-going learning is insatiable. Currently, Fred has recently completed the comprehensive course in Periodontics over 6 modules with the International Academy of Advanced Dentistry.
Fred likes to give back, and has spent time abroad doing dental charity work. Fred has spent 3 weeks in Cambodia providing dental care to the nation’s most needy children in 2014, 2017 and most recently 2019. This has come to a halt temporarily due to Covid-19, although things are looking promising for this to kick-start again shortly.
Outside of dentistry, Fred enjoys squash, watching documentaries, following tennis and spending time with his family.
Dr Min Yang
Dr Min Yang
Senior Dentist | BDSc (Griffith)
Min is a gentle and down to earth dentist, who is dedicated in providing dental care of the highest standard to all patients that see him.
Min graduated from Griffith university in 2011 (BDSc), and has worked both in the public and private sectors for many years, and has also supervised dental students at Griffith University.
Min is proficient in many parts of dentistry ranging from root canals, aesthetic dentist and particularly in surgical procedures such as wisdom teeth removal. Min has also completed the Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS) and is an accredited provider of Invisalign.
When not at work, Min likes to play social tennis and relaxes whilst playing on the piano.
Dr Julia Jeffers
Dr Julia Jeffers
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
*Dr Julia is currently on maternity leave until March 5th 2025*
Julia is a valued senior associate dentist of the Chermside Dental Care team. Julia is well know for her gentle, thorough and conservative approach to patient’s oral health.
Julia is Australian-Chinese and graduated from the University of Queensland with our principal dentist. Julia understands that visiting the dentist can be daunting and endeavours to make your experience a pleasant one. Her special interests include aesthetic reconstruction, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), children’s airway and jaw development, and oral surgery including implants. Nonetheless, she enjoys all areas of dentistry and is always happy to help with your concern.
Julia’s ideal weekend will be spent hiking in a national park, trailing behind her towering husband and learning the art of bird-watching.
Dr Angela Gao
Dr Angela Gao
Senior Dentist | BDSc (Hons) (UQ)
Angela is a gentle, fastidious and well respected member of the Chermside Dental Care team. Angela graduated dentistry from the University of Queensland in 2011. Angela has spent many years working in Roma, Central QLD and has gained significant experience in many areas of dentistry.
Angela has a keen interest in many parts of dentistry including root canals, wisdom teeth and full mouth rehabilitation. Angela is a graduate of both the Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS) and the mini-residency in Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO). Angela keeps up to date with the latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.
Outside of work, Angela enjoys watersports, skiing and badminton. She is also an excellent pianist and cook.
Dr Evelyn Ong
Dr Evelyn Ong
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
*Returning from maternity leave in April 2025*
Dr. Evelyn is a valued dentist here at Chermside Dental and has lived and worked locally for many years. Evelyn graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences degree in 2010 and joined our team in 2017. Evelyn is a member of the Australian Dental Association, regularly attending professional development courses and education seminars to keep up to date with changes in the profession.
Evelyn is highly regarded by both her peers and patients for being very technically capable, achieving great results and being gentle, patient and kind.
Evelyn is passionate about her dentistry and focuses on a holistic approach to patient treatment, with emphasis on preventative dentistry. Evelyn also takes special interest in treating young children. A common goal Evelyn strives to achieve with her patients is to help them maintain healthy smiles for life.
Outside of dentistry, you will find Evelyn spending time with her family and friends.
