ServicesWisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Flower Mound
We take out wisdom teeth that are stuck, crowding or starting to cause trouble. First we scan to see the roots and the nerve, then we tell you what needs to come out and what can stay. The goal is plain: protect the molars you'll keep for life.
Why We Look at Wisdom Teeth Early
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in, usually in the late teens or twenties. Many jaws don't have room for them. They grow in sideways, stop halfway or stay buried under gum and bone.
A tooth stuck at an angle is hard to clean. Food and bacteria collect behind it, and over time that can cause decay or bone loss on the back of the second molar. That second molar is the tooth we care most about. Losing it means a bigger fix later, sometimes a bridge or one of our dental implants.
Not every wisdom tooth has to go. If it's fully in, lines up and you can brush it, we may just keep an eye on it at your cleanings. We'll tell you which case you're in.
What Comes With Your Wisdom Teeth Care
A close look with digital X-rays
The images show which way each wisdom tooth points and how much room is left behind your second molars.
CBCT scan when needed
Long roots on lower wisdom teeth can sit near the nerve that gives feeling to your lip and chin. A 3D scan shows that distance clearly, so we can plan around it.
A written treatment plan
You get a plan in writing that names each tooth we suggest removing, why, and what it costs, before any work begins. Teeth that can safely stay are noted as well.
Careful numbing
We numb the area fully and check that it has worked before starting. You should feel pressure, not sharp pain.
Aftercare and a healing check
You leave with gauze, printed aftercare steps and our number in case questions come up. A quick follow-up visit lets us make sure the sockets are healing the way they should.
Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need Attention
Sore, swollen gum at the back
Gum that flaps over a half-erupted tooth traps food. It gets puffy and tender, and it tends to flare up again and again.
Pain when you open wide
Stiffness in the jaw or pain when you yawn or chew can come from an infected or pushing wisdom tooth.
Bad taste or smell that won't quit
A sour taste near the back teeth often means bacteria are sitting under the gum around a stuck tooth.
Food packing behind your molars
If floss keeps catching or food keeps wedging in behind the second molar, the wisdom tooth may be leaning into it.
A cavity spotted on a wisdom tooth
Back teeth that you can't reach with a brush decay fast, and a filling there rarely lasts. Removal is often the better long-term call.
How Removal Day Goes
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Evaluation and plan
We begin with an exam and digital X-rays. If the roots look close to the nerve, we add a CBCT scan. Once you've seen the plan and the price, you choose the date.
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Numbing and checking
On removal day, we numb each area and give it time to take full effect. Before we start, we tell you what you'll feel and what you won't.
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Removing the tooth
A wisdom tooth that's fully erupted may come out whole. A buried one may need a small opening in the gum, and sometimes we divide it into pieces so it lifts out with less strain on the bone.
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Closing and aftercare
We rinse the site, add stitches if they're needed and have you bite down on gauze. Then we go over what to eat, how to protect the clot and what kind of soreness is normal over the next few days.
What Moves the Cost
Each wisdom tooth is priced on its own, based on where it sits and how its roots are shaped. You see every line of the cost before we put anything on the calendar. We're in-network with 15+ major PPO dental insurance plans, and many of those plans cover part of this work.
- How deep the tooth sits
- A tooth that has come all the way through the gum is the easier case. A tooth still partly in bone, or fully buried, needs more time and more steps to remove.
- How many teeth come out
- Some patients only need one tooth out. Others need all four. Taking them out in one visit usually means one recovery instead of two or three.
- Root shape and the nerve
- Curved roots, or roots close to the nerve, mean slower and more careful work. That added care is part of what you pay for.
- Insurance and payment options
- PPO benefits can lower what you owe. Patients without insurance can look at our In-house Membership Plan. We also have 0% interest financing for up to 24 months, and checking if you qualify for preapproval has no impact on your credit score.
Wisdom Teeth Questions
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Do I have to get all four out?
No. We recommend removal only for teeth that are causing trouble now or likely will soon. A wisdom tooth that grew in straight and gets brushed well can often stay put. We check on it at your regular cleanings.
How long is recovery?
Most patients feel sore for a few days and are back to normal meals in about a week. Teeth that were buried may take a bit longer. Soft foods, rest and your aftercare sheet all help the sockets close up faster.
What causes dry socket, and can I prevent it?
After a tooth comes out, a blood clot fills the empty spot and protects the bone. If that clot comes loose too early, the bone is exposed and it throbs. Skip straws and smoking for the first few days, and keep your rinses gentle. If the ache gets worse instead of better after day three, call us and we'll take a look.
Is there a best age to have them removed?
Recovery is often easier in the late teens and early twenties, when roots are shorter and bone is softer. Adults can still have wisdom teeth removed safely. We just plan around longer roots and firmer bone.
Will my insurance cover it?
Many PPO plans pay part of the cost of wisdom teeth removal. We're in-network with 15+ major PPO plans and can check your benefits during your call. If you don't have coverage, ask about our membership plan or financing.
Find Out What Your Wisdom Teeth Need
Our $25 focused evaluation covers a comprehensive exam and digital X-rays, with a CBCT scan added when the roots need a closer look. Then we sit down, build your treatment plan and go over it together. Patients from Highland Village, Lewisville and the rest of the Flower Mound area begin with this visit.