How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Mansfield?

Cost depends on how many teeth are being removed, whether they're impacted, and whether IV sedation is used. Most major PPO dental plans cover a meaningful portion, and 360 Dental Lounge offers CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry financing for uninsured patients, with most approvals happening in minutes.

Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?

Not always, but many patients have no symptoms even when their wisdom teeth are positioned in a way that will eventually cause problems, like crowding neighboring teeth or trapping plaque in hard-to-reach spots. Digital X-rays are used to evaluate whether wisdom teeth pose a future risk, even if they don't hurt yet.

Is there a risk of nerve damage during wisdom tooth removal?

The risk is very low when the procedure is performed by an experienced provider using 3D imaging and careful surgical planning. The position of each tooth and surrounding nerves is mapped beforehand, and complex teeth are sectioned into smaller pieces to minimize disturbance to nearby tissue.

How painful is recovery after wisdom teeth removal?

Recovery discomfort varies depending on whether the teeth were impacted or straightforward to remove, but most patients manage it well with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication and rest.

Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Removing Wisdom Teeth Before They Cause Problems

Dental forceps in front of x ray of teeth with wisdom tooth highlighted red

Have your third set of molars begun to emerge? If so, you may feel some jaw pain and dental discomfort. Although this is completely normal, our team will need to monitor their development closely. If there comes a time when your wisdom teeth need to be removed to preserve your oral health and comfort, we can carefully and gently extract them! Call us today to schedule a consultation.

Why Choose 360 Dental Lounge for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?

Dental Sedation Available
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What are Wisdom Teeth?

In short, wisdom teeth are the third set of molars. Although most patients have four, some have three, two, or even none at all! Genetics play a huge role. So, if your parents didn’t have wisdom teeth (or theirs grew in straight), then you may not need to have them removed!

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Woman with toothache sitting on couch at home

While our paleolithic ancestors used their wisdom teeth to help them chew hard nuts and tough meats, today, we don’t have much use for them. In fact, in many cases, patients with third molars are often advised to have them extracted to reduce their risk of developing future oral health issues, like infections and crowding.

What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure

Dental forceps holding an extracted wisdom tooth

If your wisdom teeth are protruding through the gumline, we can easily remove them without the need for surgery. We’ll gently wiggle them free of their connective tissues and lift them out of their socket. However, if they are impacted below the gumline, surgical intervention will be necessary. To gain access to them, we’ll make a small incision in the gumline that will allow us to remove them from their supportive hard tissues beneath. We’ll close the gums to allow them to heal shut and provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to ensure you make a speedy and complication-free recovery.

Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction

When you think of recovering from a wisdom tooth extraction, you might imagine cuddling up on the couch with a pint of ice cream and watching Netflix. While that can certainly be part of it, it’s also of the utmost importance that you:

Take care of the extraction site and keep your mouth clean
Avoid smoking, spitting, or using a straw
Take OTC pain medication (as directed on the label)
Stick to soft foods, like plain yogurt
Don’t exercise or participate in any strenuous physical activities

Of course, our team will provide you with a more comprehensive list of aftercare instructions following the procedure. If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to give us a call as well!

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