Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Ellicott City, MD

Why Choose My Ellicott City Dentist for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?

• Friendly and Accommodating Dentists and Team
• Treatments That Prioritize Patient Comfort
• Advanced Technology for Safe, Efficient Care

What are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars. Although they served an important purpose for our ancestors who had completely different diets and lifestyles, they now often just create problems. So, if you’re experiencing chronic jaw pain or any other abnormal symptoms, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to see if you should have your wisdom teeth removed.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Wisdom teeth might become stuck (or impacted) under the gum tissue, leading to oral pain, crowding, and infections. Fortunately, our experts at Your Ellicott City Dentist offer wisdom tooth extractions for teeth that are causing problems. We can also detect and extract them before they can do any damage. Get in touch with us if you have concerns about your wisdom teeth coming in sometime in the near future; we can help you determine whether they’ll cause problems and take the necessary steps to plan the removal (if necessary) as early as possible.

What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure

Once it has been determined that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, we’ll start planning the procedure. You can normally expect the following steps to be taken:

• A local anesthetic will be applied so that you don’t experience any discomfort during the procedure.
• Once the procedure itself begins, we’ll start removing the gum and bone tissue that prevents us from accessing the tooth in question.
• Once the tooth is exposed, it can be removed. (It might have to be divided into smaller pieces.)
• The final step is to apply stitches so that the area can heal.

Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction

A few days of recovery will be required. Minor swelling and bleeding are normal during this time. The good news is that there are several things you can do to heal smoothly, comfortably, and quickly, including:

• Keeping your head elevated, including when you’re sleeping
• Eating only soft foods, like applesauce and pudding
• Not drinking alcohol, smoking, or using a straw
• Brushing carefully around the extraction site
• Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated

Within a week, you should be able to eat normally again and return to your usual routine. If you have questions for us at any point, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our emergency dentist!

Understanding the Cost of Wisdom Tooth Extractions

If our team determines that you need a wisdom tooth extraction, we will take the time to put together a reliable estimate of what the cost will look like. After all, it’s important to make sure that the dental care you need can fit into your budget! We’ll be more than happy to answer any financial questions at your initial consultation, but until then, here’s a closer look at the cost of wisdom tooth extractions.

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Factors That Can Impact the Cost of Wisdom Tooth Extractions

One reason why the cost of a wisdom tooth extraction isn’t set in stone is that the procedure isn’t exactly the same for every patient. Most of the time, all four wisdom teeth are removed at once, but some patients choose to only have one or two taken out. On top of that, some individuals don’t even have four wisdom teeth to begin with. The number of teeth involved will significantly influence the overall cost of the procedure.

Another factor that needs to be taken into account is whether your wisdom teeth are impacted. If they are, they will need to be removed surgically. Meanwhile, wisdom teeth that have fully erupted tend to be easier (and therefore cheaper) to extract.

Finally, there’s the question of whether you want to be sedated for your wisdom tooth extraction. Our team is proud to offer nitrous oxide sedation, which can help keep you in a relaxed state throughout your treatment. However, having sedation administered will add to the overall cost of the procedure.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Wisdom Tooth Extractions?

If you have a dental insurance plan, it will likely help pay for a wisdom tooth extraction. That said, it’s always best to double-check your benefits in order to make sure that you have a firm grasp on what procedures are and are not covered.

Many insurance companies are willing to pay between 50% and 80% of the cost of a wisdom tooth extraction. The specifics of your case (such as whether your wisdom teeth are still trapped under the gums) can affect the coverage available. If you’re not sure that you fully understand your dental insurance benefits, our team will be happy to look over your plan with you, and we can file any claims for you so that you don’t have to worry about the paperwork.

How to Make Wisdom Tooth Extractions Affordable

We’re in-network with a variety of dental insurance plans and are prepared to help you get the most out of your benefits. On top of that, we invite uninsured patients to sign up for our in-house Membership Club, which can help cover both basic treatments and advanced procedures. We’re also happy to work with CareCredit so that our patients can pay for important dental care in a series of monthly payments instead of all at once. Feel free to talk to our team to learn more about the many financial options available at our office.