Wisdom Teeth Removal in Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin
Wisdom teeth removed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons
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The Impact of Wisdom Teeth
Most adults typically have two full sets of molars in place by 12. However, between the ages of 16-20, a third set of molars, commonly called wisdom teeth, appear. In an ideal scenario, these wisdom teeth would smoothly integrate into the dental arch, but this is often untrue. Wisdom teeth are troublesome because there is often insufficient space to accommodate them adequately. They frequently become impacted, becoming stuck within the jawbone, potentially causing damage.
Wisdom teeth may pressure adjacent teeth, resulting in shifting, overcrowding, and even nerve or root damage to neighboring teeth. These molars can develop severe cysts or infections that significantly risk your health. Even if your wisdom teeth are not causing immediate issues, early detection during their development allows us to predict potential problems. This enables us to perform wisdom tooth removal procedures proactively, preventing the onset of serious dental complications before they become problematic. Lose your wisdom® at Nevada Oral & Facial Surgery.
Warning Signs of Wisdom Tooth Problems
- Swollen, red gums around back molars
- Persistent tooth pain in the molars
- Bad breath or unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Stiffness and pain in the jaw
- Persistent, frequent, or unexplained earache or headache
- Blood or pus near your molars
- Swollen jaw or cheeks
- Difficulty biting, chewing, or opening and closing normally
Your Guide to Wisdom Tooth Removal
We understand that wisdom tooth removal often involves the removal of third molars, which may be the first experience with oral surgery for many of our patients. Rest assured that this oral surgery procedure is routine for our surgeons and is completed everyday in our Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV and Summerlin, NV offices. Here’s a general overview of what you can anticipate from our process:
1Consultation
In your consultation with our board-certified oral surgeons, a thorough examination of your mouth will be conducted, complemented by digital X-rays. This assessment will help us assess the position and complexity of your wisdom tooth extraction.
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The Extraction
To access the tooth, we’ll create an incision in the gum tissue, and if necessary, we may need to eliminate some surrounding bone or divide the tooth into smaller pieces for a smoother extraction process. The extraction of your wisdom teeth will be conducted with precision and care. We often remove all four wisdom teeth in a single session to streamline the healing process. In cases where not all four need extraction, we still remove the ones that need extraction on the same day for efficient care, and in some instances, we may employ a sectioning technique for better control during the procedure.
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Recovery
Following the extraction, you will be given time to recuperate in a dedicated recovery area. Since there will be swelling, we will give you an ice pack to help. Our surgeons will thoroughly discuss post-operative instructions, guiding you to tend to the extraction site and promote healing. We will also prescribe pain medication and an antibiotic if needed. The full amount must be taken if medication is prescribed, even if you feel better.
What wisdom teeth removal costs in Las Vegas
We will not put a number on a web page, but we will work out yours with you.
Start with a free virtual consultation. Our treatment coordinator will check what your insurance does and does not cover, and one of our surgeons will review your x-rays and health history. You will know where you stand before you come in, and you leave your in-office visit with a written treatment plan and a real figure. Financing options are available if you need to spread the cost.
We do not publish a single price because these change it substantially:
- How many teeth. One wisdom tooth is a different procedure from all four in one appointment
- Erupted or impacted. A tooth that has come through the gum is simpler to remove than one still held in the jawbone
- Where the roots sit. Lower wisdom teeth can sit close to the nerve in the jaw, and upper ones close to the sinus
- Sedation. Local anesthetic, nitrous oxide, or IV sedation
- Your insurance. Medical and dental plans treat surgical extraction differently, and a surgical extraction is sometimes covered where a simple one is not
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Sedation, so you are comfortable
You should not feel pain. You may feel some pressure or movement, and that is normal. How far beyond that you want to go is your choice, from local anesthetic to nitrous oxide to full IV sedation.
Our surgeons are board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Johnson is dual board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesia. IV sedation is administered by the surgical team and is included rather than charged as a separate add-on.
If dental anxiety is the reason you have put this off, say so when you book. It changes what we recommend.
See all sedation and anesthesia options.
Why see an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth
Many general dentists remove straightforward wisdom teeth. The reason to see a surgeon is the cases that are not straightforward:
- Teeth that are impacted in the jawbone and have not come through
- Roots sitting close to the nerve in the lower jaw, or the sinus above the upper teeth
- All four teeth in one appointment
- Anyone who wants IV sedation rather than local anesthetic
- Patients on blood thinners, or managing diabetes or heart conditions
We have been removing wisdom teeth in the Las Vegas valley since 1999. If you are here about a single tooth rather than wisdom teeth, here is more on tooth extraction.
Common questions
How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Las Vegas?
It depends on how many teeth are coming out, whether they are erupted or impacted, where the roots sit, and what sedation you choose. Start with a free virtual consultation. We check your insurance and review your x-rays, so you know where you stand before you come in, and you leave your visit with a written figure rather than an estimate.
Does insurance cover wisdom teeth removal?
Often, partly. Medical and dental plans treat surgical extraction differently, and a surgical extraction is sometimes covered where a simple one is not. Our treatment coordinator checks what your plan does and does not cover on the free virtual consultation, before you commit to anything.
Do all four wisdom teeth have to come out?
Not always. It depends on whether each tooth has room, how it is positioned, and whether it is causing problems. Your surgeon reviews your x-rays with you and recommends which teeth, if any, need to come out.
Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?
You should not feel pain during the procedure. You will be numb, sedated, or both, and you may still notice pressure or movement. Afterwards is usually soreness rather than pain, and you will leave with a plan for managing it.
How long does recovery take?
Most people take a few days of rest. Swelling usually peaks in the first couple of days and settles from there, and we send you home with an ice pack. Your surgeon gives you written post-operative instructions and a follow-up before you leave.
Can I drive myself home?
If you have IV sedation you will need a responsible adult to drive you home. With local anesthetic only, ask your surgeon whether you are okay to drive yourself.
How soon can I smoke after wisdom teeth removal?
Smoking slows healing at the extraction site. Our surgeons have written a detailed guide on when you can smoke after a tooth extraction, and you will get specific instructions before you leave.
Three locations across the valley
Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin.
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