Wisdom teeth are the last molars to arrive, usually in the late teens or early twenties. When they come in sideways, get stuck in the jaw, crowd other teeth, or trap food and bacteria, removing them prevents pain, infection, and damage to neighboring teeth. SEDA Dental evaluates and removes wisdom teeth at our South Florida offices.
Pain at the back of the jaw, swollen gums behind your last molars, repeated food traps, or pressure that shifts your other teeth are the classic signs. Some wisdom teeth cause damage silently, which is why we check them on routine X-rays.
Not every wisdom tooth needs removal. If yours are upright, fully through, and cleanable, we leave them alone and simply keep an eye on them at your regular checkups.
Most PPO dental plans cover wisdom tooth extraction when it is medically needed, and we verify your benefits before anything is scheduled. CareCredit monthly payment plans and the SEDA Smile Membership Plan cover the gap for patients without insurance.
The first 24 hours protect the blood clot: no straws, no smoking, no vigorous rinsing. Ice the outside of your face in short intervals, rest, and stick to soft, cool foods. Day two and three usually bring the most swelling, then it turns the corner.
Gentle salt-water rinses after meals keep the sites clean from day two on. We give you written instructions and a direct line to call if anything does not feel right.
Not during the procedure. You are fully numb, with sedation available if you want it. Afterward, most patients manage soreness with over-the-counter medication and ice.
Most people return to work or school in two to four days and feel fully normal within a week or two. Surgical extractions of impacted teeth sit at the longer end.
Dry socket happens when the healing clot dislodges, exposing bone. It is painful but preventable: no straws, no smoking, and no hard rinsing for the first few days.
Not necessarily. Many patients do all four in one visit to recover once, but we can stage it if you prefer or if only some teeth are a problem.
Cool and soft for the first couple of days: yogurt, smoothies without a straw, eggs, mashed potatoes. Work back to normal foods as comfort allows.
No. Removal is easiest in your late teens and twenties, but adults of any age have wisdom teeth out when they cause trouble. Healing just asks for a little more patience.
