Blog: Oral Surgery

Last Updated: 13 May 2026

A tooth extraction is sometimes necessary if severe damage or decay is a concern. At Bell Hill Dental, our team, led by Dr Neill, provides gentle, professional oral surgery and tooth extractions right here in the heart of Dunedin.

Dr Neill has been a pillar of the Otago community since 1995, providing decades of dedicated ...

It’s a beautiful, sunny morning, and you’ve just stepped out of bed, ready to take on the day. You open your mouth to yawn, but it feels difficult for some reason. You also notice a rather unpleasant taste and an incredibly unwelcome headache. What is going on? Patients with emerging or impacted wisdom teeth may suffer from various symptoms that ...