Wisdom Teeth Removal · Riverside, CA
Wisdom teeth removal near UC Riverside
Dr. Jessica Alvarez removes most of the wisdom teeth at Molly Riverside and runs our Friday teen evaluations. Dr. Nathan Cole also treats wisdom teeth patients on his Riverside days.
- Cost
- From $395 per tooth
- Time
- About 45 to 60 minutes for all four teeth. Most patients resume normal activity in three to five days.
- Insurance
- Most dental PPO plans cover wisdom teeth removal as an oral surgery benefit, and some also cover sedation.
Your wisdom teeth team in Riverside
Who you’ll see
Dr. Jessica Alvarez and Dr. Nathan Cole provide wisdom teeth at this office. Not sure it’s right for you? Start with a consultation: your surgeon reviews your scan, explains the options and gives you one written quote first.
Why it helps
Why patients choose Wisdom Teeth in Riverside
Planned around your anatomy
A panoramic X-ray, and a 3D CBCT scan when roots sit near the nerve, show your surgeon exactly what to expect before surgery day.
Comfortable anesthesia
IV sedation with continuous ECG, pulse oximetry and capnography monitoring, or local anesthetic with nitrous for simpler cases.
Prevents future problems
Removing problem teeth early helps avoid infection, damage to the neighboring molar and cysts later in life.
Support after you go home
Your surgeon calls the evening after surgery, and the 24/7 surgeon line answers any night of the week.
The process
What to expect, step by step
Typical timeline: About 45 to 60 minutes for all four teeth. Most patients resume normal activity in three to five days.
- 01
Consultation and imaging
Your surgeon reviews a panoramic X-ray, adds a 3D CBCT scan if roots are close to the nerve or sinus, and explains your options.
- 02
One written quote
Imaging, anesthesia, surgery and follow-up are in one estimate, with your dental and medical insurance checked.
- 03
Preparing for surgery day
For IV sedation you fast beforehand and arrange an adult to drive you home and stay with you. We send clear written instructions.
- 04
Surgery
Most cases take 45 to 60 minutes with continuous monitoring. You rest in recovery until you are ready to go home.
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The evening call and follow-up
Your surgeon calls that evening to check on you. A short follow-up visit, if needed, is about a week later.
Visiting us
Getting to Molly Riverside
From the SR-91, exit Central Ave and head west, then turn left on Brockton Ave. We are just south of Central, near Riverside Plaza. From the I-215, take the SR-91 west to Central Ave.
Parking: Free surface parking beside the building, with reserved spaces near the entrance for surgery patients and drivers.
Serving: Riverside, Arlington Heights, Wood Streets, Canyon Crest, Corona, Norco, Moreno Valley.
Reviews from Riverside
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Alvarez took out all four of my wisdom teeth the week after UCR finals. Calm, quick and clear about recovery. She called that night. I was eating mac and cheese by day two.
Facebook
Dr. Cole fitted my lower denture onto implants. It does not move anymore when I talk or eat. Jordan, the nurse anesthetist, explained the sedation and kept me comfortable. No surprises on the bill.
Google
After 20 years of dentures, three offices told me I had no bone left for implants. Dr. Osei explained zygomatic implants with my own scan and gave me one written price. I did not have to drive to the coast. My first steak in six years was at my anniversary dinner.
Is it right for you?
You may be a good candidate if…
- Teens and young adults whose wisdom teeth are impacted, crowded or partly erupted
- Anyone with repeated gum infections or swelling at the back of the mouth
- Patients with decay or gum disease on a wisdom tooth or the molar in front of it
- Those whose orthodontist or dentist has recommended removal
- Adults with a cyst or other change around a wisdom tooth on an X-ray
Recovery tips
- Bite on gauze for 30 to 60 minutes and change it as directed. Light oozing on the first day is normal.
- Use ice packs on your cheeks, 20 minutes on and 20 off, for the first 24 to 36 hours to limit swelling.
- Avoid straws, spitting, smoking and vaping for at least three to five days to protect the blood clots.
- Stick to soft, cool foods at first, such as yogurt, smoothies eaten with a spoon, eggs and soup that is not too hot.
- Start gentle salt-water rinses the day after surgery, and brush your other teeth normally.
- Call the 24/7 surgeon line if pain gets worse after day three, if you have a fever, or if swelling keeps increasing.
FAQ
Wisdom Teeth in Riverside: answered
At what age should my teen be evaluated?
Usually between 15 and 17, before the roots are fully formed. Dr. Alvarez reviews a 3D scan and explains whether removal is likely to be needed.
Can I have general anesthesia?
Yes, on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Jordan Ellis, CRNA. Most patients choose IV sedation, which Dr. Alvarez provides.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Riverside?
Book a consultation online in about a minute. You’ll meet your surgeon, see your scan, and leave with one written quote before anything is scheduled.