Wisdom Teeth Removal

You will be numb during the procedure and should feel pressure, not pain. We provide pain management and aftercare instructions to minimize discomfort afterward.

Most recover in 3-4 days for daily activities. Swelling peaks around day 2, then improves. Complete healing takes a couple of weeks.

Most cases use local anesthesia. Sedation is available for anxious patients or complex cases; general anesthesia is reserved for specific situations.

No. Smoking can dislodge the blood clot (dry socket), causing severe pain and delayed healing. Avoid smoking for at least 72 hours.

Yes. Same-day consults are available, but surgical slots are limited and fill fast. Contact us early; urgent pain and swelling cases are prioritized.

Follow instructions carefully: avoid straws and smoking, keep gauze in place initially, maintain gentle oral hygiene, and use prescribed rinses. We provide detailed guidance to prevent dry socket.

An impacted wisdom tooth is one that does not have enough room to emerge normally through the gum line. It may be fully trapped within the jawbone (bony impaction), partially covered by gum tissue (soft tissue impaction), or growing at an angle toward the adjacent tooth (mesioangular impaction). Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, infection, cysts, and damage to neighboring teeth. CBCT imaging helps us determine the exact type and severity of impaction so we can plan the safest surgical approach for removal.

Removing all four wisdom teeth in one session is common and often preferred because it means only one recovery period instead of multiple. However, the decision depends on the complexity of each tooth, your overall health, and your comfort level. Some patients prefer to have one side done at a time so they can chew comfortably on the other side during recovery. Your oral surgeon will discuss the pros and cons of each approach and help you decide what works best for your situation and schedule.