Wisdom Teeth Removal
Removal of erupted or impacted wisdom teeth by a board-certified oral surgeon, with IV sedation available and a call from your surgeon the evening after.
From $395 per tooth
Oral & facial surgery · 23 Southern California offices
Oral surgery, made calm.
Wisdom teeth, dental implants, full-arch and jaw surgery with board-certified surgeons, monitored anesthesia and one clear written quote. From Thousand Oaks to Chula Vista, there’s a Molly office close to home.
- 4.9 from 14,800+ reviews
- Board-certified surgeons
- AAAHC-accredited offices
- Consults within 48 hours
Why Molly
Surgery is a few hours. How you feel about it lasts years.
Our founder, Dr. Margaret “Molly” Calder, built this practice on that idea in 1994. Thirty years and 250,000+ procedures later, it still shapes every visit.
Board-certified surgeons
Every Molly surgeon is board-certified or a fellow working under one. You meet your surgeon at your consultation, not on the day of surgery.
Anesthesia, done properly
IV sedation and general anesthesia with continuous monitoring, and a dedicated anesthesia provider for longer cases. Every office is AAAHC-accredited.
One clear quote
Imaging, anesthesia, surgery and follow-ups in one written estimate before anything is scheduled. We check your dental and medical insurance for you.
We’re with you after
Your surgeon calls the evening after surgery, and a surgeon answers our 24/7 line any night of the week.
Procedures
Specialist surgery, close to home.
From a single wisdom tooth to a full set of fixed teeth, every procedure is planned in 3D and done by a surgeon who does it every week.
Dental Implants
A titanium implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and supports a natural-looking crown. Every Molly implant is planned on a 3D CBCT scan.
From $3,900
Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X)
A full arch of fixed teeth supported by four to six implants, often with a provisional bridge the same day. Planned by a surgeon and an in-house prosthodontist.
From $19,900 per arch
Teeth in a Day
When implants are stable enough, a fixed provisional bridge or crown can be attached on the day of surgery. Your final teeth follow after the bone heals.
From $19,900 per arch
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting restores the height and width of the jaw where bone has been lost, so implants can be placed securely. Planned on a 3D CBCT scan.
From $450
Tooth Extractions
Simple and surgical extractions for broken, infected or crowded teeth, with local anesthetic or IV sedation. Your surgeon plans the replacement before the tooth comes out.
From $250
Emergency Oral Surgery
Same-day care for facial swelling, dental infections, broken or knocked-out teeth and problems after surgery, with a 24/7 surgeon line for after-hours advice.
From $195
Corrective Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw or chin to correct the bite, breathing or facial balance. Planned virtually with your orthodontist.
Billed to medical insurance; we'll estimate your share.
IV Sedation
IV sedation lets you rest deeply through oral surgery while you keep breathing on your own, with heart rhythm, oxygen and breathing monitored throughout.
From $495
- 30+years of oral surgery in Southern California
- 250,000+procedures performed
- 4.9★average from 14,800+ reviews
- 3,100+dentists who refer their patients to us
How it works
Four steps, no surprises.
- 01
Consultation & 3D scan
Meet your surgeon, see your cone-beam scan on screen and ask everything. Most consults happen within 48 hours.
- 02
One written plan
Your procedure, anesthesia choice, timeline and total cost, with your dental and medical benefits already checked.
- 03
Surgery, monitored
An accredited suite, continuous monitoring, and a recovery room where your escort can join you.
- 04
Recovery, supported
Your surgeon calls that evening, a surgeon answers the 24/7 line, and follow-ups are part of the quote.
Locations
23 offices. One standard.
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the Inland Empire and Ventura County. Every office is accredited, every surgeon board-certified or supervised by one.
Los Angeles 8
- Beverly Hills9735 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills
- Santa Monica2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
- Pasadena625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena
- Sherman Oaks14600 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
- Burbank2625 W Alameda Ave, Burbank
- Torrance23560 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
- Long Beach2880 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
- Valencia23838 Valencia Blvd, Valencia
Orange County 6
San Diego 5
Inland Empire 3
Ventura County 1
Our surgeons
Trained at the places you’d hope.
30 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, with prosthodontists, periodontists and a dedicated anesthesia team. Residencies at UCLA, LAC+USC, UCSF, Loma Linda and beyond.
Patient reviews
14,800+ reviews. 4.9 stars.
What people say after the swelling’s gone down. Unedited except for length.
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Years of clicking and morning headaches. Dr. Novak was methodical and started with a splint and physical therapy rather than jumping to anything invasive. The headaches are mostly gone. The Saturday appointment was a big help with my work schedule.
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Dr. Hart biopsied a spot on my gum and explained everything in a calm, kind way. Results came back benign and she called me herself. A Farsi-speaking team member helped my mother understand the aftercare.
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Twenty years of a lower denture that never stayed put. Dr. Grant and Dr. Nakamura put in four implants and now it snaps in and stays. The quote listed everything, and there were no surprises on the bill.
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Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Park replaced my lower teeth. Dr. Park took time with the shape and shade so it looks like me, not a movie star. Two months later I had my first steak in years. The parking validation helped too.
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Dr. Moreau grafted two areas of recession. He showed me photos of what to expect during healing, which helped. The estimate was exact, and my insurance paid what they said it would.
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Dr. Hart biopsied a lump inside my cheek. She talked me through each step and phoned with the results herself. Fibroma, nothing to worry about. Thankful this is available in Santa Clarita now.
For referring doctors
A partner your patients thank you for.
3,100+ dentists, orthodontists and physicians send their patients to Molly. They get a same-day consult note, the 3D scan, and an operative report within 24 hours of surgery, and their patients come back to them for the restoration.
Refer online in two minutes, or call our referral line at (949) 555-0199.
Insurance
Dental and medical insurance, checked for you
We’re in network with most dental PPOs and bill medical plans for jaw surgery, trauma and pathology. You see your share before anything is scheduled.
Insurance & financing- Delta Dental of California
- Cigna
- Aetna
- MetLife
- Guardian
- United Concordia
- Ameritas
- Principal
- Humana
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- GEHA
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sun Life
Consultations
Start with a conversation.
A complimentary implant consultation with a 3D scan, and a second opinion on any surgical plan, at no charge.
Complimentary consultation & 3D CBCT scan, a $350 value
Complimentary implant consultation
Meet your surgeon, review your 3D CBCT scan together and leave with your options and one written quote for single, multiple or full-arch implants.
Claim offer : Complimentary implant consultationComplimentary surgeon review of your plan
Second opinion on a treatment plan
Already have a plan for implants, wisdom teeth or jaw surgery? A board-certified Molly surgeon will review your records, examine you and explain what they would recommend, and why.
Claim offer : Second opinion on a treatment plan$0 consultation & panoramic X-ray
Wisdom teeth evaluation for teens & students
For teens and full-time students without dental insurance: a consultation and panoramic X-ray with a clear recommendation to remove, watch or keep.
Claim offer : Wisdom teeth evaluation for teens & students
A facial injury, or a concern after surgery?
Our surgeons see facial trauma, infections and post-operative problems the same day. After hours, a surgeon answers our 24/7 line.
The Molly Journal
Clear answers from our surgeons.
TMJ Pain: When Self-Care Is Enough and When to See a Specialist
Most jaw pain improves with simple, conservative care. Here is what helps, which symptoms mean it is time for an evaluation, and what treatment involves.
Does Insurance Cover Wisdom Teeth Removal? A Plain-English Guide
How dental and medical insurance handle wisdom teeth removal and sedation, what the billing codes mean, and how to avoid surprises before surgery day.
Oral Cancer Screening: What It Involves and When to Get Checked
Who is at risk for oral cancer, the early signs worth watching, what happens at a screening and biopsy, and why a sore lasting two weeks needs a look.
Questions
Ask us anything.
These are the questions we hear most at consultations. For anything else, call us: a patient coordinator answers, not a phone tree.
Do I need a referral to see a Molly surgeon?
No. You can book directly with any of our offices, and most consultations are available within 48 hours. Referrals from dentists and orthodontists are always welcome, and if your dentist has recent X-rays, we'll request them so you may not need new ones. Some HMO or medical plans require a referral for coverage, and we'll tell you if yours does.
Will I be asleep during surgery?
That depends on the procedure and on what you prefer. With IV sedation, the most common choice, you are deeply relaxed and most people remember little or nothing, though you keep breathing on your own. General anesthesia, where you are fully asleep, is available for longer or more complex procedures at offices with a dedicated dentist anesthesiologist or CRNA. Local anesthetic, with or without nitrous oxide, lets you stay awake and comfortable. Your surgeon will help you choose at your consultation.
Does dental or medical insurance pay for oral surgery?
It depends on the procedure. Wisdom teeth, extractions, implants and grafts are usually billed to dental insurance. Corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, biopsies and sleep apnea surgery are usually billed to medical insurance. Some care, such as infected wisdom teeth or anesthesia, can involve both. We check your dental and medical plans before treatment and show the expected payments on one written estimate.
How much time off school or work will I need after wisdom teeth removal?
Most people need three to five days before they feel ready for school, desk work and normal routines. Plan on resting for the first day or two, when swelling is building. Physical jobs, sports and strenuous exercise usually wait about a week, and deeply impacted teeth can take a little longer. Many students schedule surgery at the start of a school break.
What does a dental implant cost all-in?
A single implant with its abutment and crown starts at $3,900. If you need an extraction, a bone graft, a sinus lift or sedation, those are added to your quote only when they apply. After your complimentary consultation and 3D CBCT scan, you receive one written estimate covering every step, with your insurance applied, so the number you see is the number you pay. Financing and 0% in-house plans are available.
I'm very nervous about oral surgery. What can help?
You're far from alone, and it's worth telling us. Your surgeon will explain exactly what will happen at your consultation, so nothing is a surprise. Many anxious patients choose IV sedation, and general anesthesia is available for longer cases. On the day, the team talks you through each step, and you can ask to pause at any time. Most patients tell us afterward that it was much easier than they expected.
When you’re ready, we’re here.
Request a consultation online in about a minute. We’ll check your insurance, find a time with a surgeon near you, and send everything you need before you come in.