Wisdom teeth—your third molars that typically emerge in your late teens or early twenties—often cause more problems than they solve. When they’re impacted, crowding other teeth, or causing pain, removal is usually the best option.
At Dentistry on 43, we perform wisdom teeth extractions right here in our Beaverloge dental office, minimizing out-of-house referrals. With sedation options including IV sedation, the procedure is more comfortable than most people expect.
Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but many people do. Common reasons include:
Contact us if you’re experiencing:
Even without symptoms, wisdom teeth can cause problems beneath the surface. We check your wisdom teeth during regular dental exams using X-rays to monitor their position and development.
Consultation and Evaluation: We’ll take X-rays or 3D imaging to see your wisdom teeth’s position, whether they’re impacted, and how they’re affecting surrounding teeth and bone. We’ll discuss the procedure, recovery, and sedation options.
On the day of your extraction:
Sedation and Anesthesia – We’ll administer your chosen sedation along with local anesthesia to numb the area completely. With IV sedation, you’ll be in a deeply relaxed state and won’t remember the procedure.
Extraction – For erupted wisdom teeth, we perform a simple extraction similar to removing any other tooth. For impacted wisdom teeth, we make a small incision in the gum and may need to section the tooth into smaller pieces for easier removal. The entire procedure typically takes 45-90 minutes depending on how many teeth we’re removing and their position.
Stitches – We may place dissolvable stitches to help the extraction sites heal properly.
Most patients go home within 30-60 minutes after the procedure and rest for the remainder of the day.
First 24 Hours
Days 2-7
Week 2 and Beyond
Most people return to normal activities within a week. The extraction sites continue healing over several weeks, with complete bone healing taking 3-6 months.
Warning Signs
Call us if you experience:
Standard numbing that makes the extraction area completely pain-free. You're awake but won't feel pain.
Helps you relax while remaining conscious. Effects wear off quickly so you can drive yourself home.
Medication taken before your appointment that makes you drowsy and very relaxed.
Our most popular option for wisdom teeth removal. You'll be in a twilight state—deeply relaxed or asleep with little to no memory of the procedure. You'll need someone to drive you home.
We’ll help you choose the sedation level that’s right for your comfort and the complexity of your extraction.
If wisdom teeth need to come out, doing it in your late teens or early twenties offers several advantages:
That said, wisdom teeth can be safely removed at any age when necessary.
The cost of wisdom teeth removal varies based on:
Simple wisdom tooth extraction: $200-$400 per tooth.
Impacted wisdom tooth extraction: $300-$600 per tooth.
Sedation adds additional cost depending on the type chosen.
Most dental insurance plans cover wisdom teeth removal, typically at 50-80% when medically necessary. We work with most insurance providers and offer direct billing.
For patients without insurance, we provide financing through Lendcare with manageable monthly payments.
Wisdom teeth problems rarely resolve on their own. If your wisdom teeth are causing issues or your dentist has recommended removal, addressing it sooner rather than later prevents complications and often means easier recovery.
Schedule your consultation today. We’ll evaluate your wisdom teeth, answer all your questions, and create a treatment plan that prioritizes your comfort.
Call us at (780) 500-1001 or book online.
If you’re having sedation, you’ll need to fast (no food or drink) for 6-8 hours before your appointment. We’ll give you specific instructions based on your sedation type.
Most people take 2-3 days off to rest and recover. Some return after one day, while others need a full week, especially if all four wisdom teeth were removed.
Some swelling is normal and typically peaks on day 2-3. Ice packs in the first 24 hours minimize swelling. Most swelling resolves within a week.
Not necessarily—some people’s wisdom teeth come in properly and never cause problems. However, many dentists recommend removal in your late teens or early twenties even without symptoms because: younger patients heal faster, roots aren’t fully formed (making extraction easier), and it prevents future problems before they start. During your dental exam, we’ll evaluate your wisdom teeth’s position and only recommend removal if there’s a good reason.
