Wisdom Teeth Removal · Temecula, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in the Temecula Valley
Dr. Nathan Cole and Dr. Victoria Sato both remove wisdom teeth at Molly Temecula. Great Oak, Temecula Valley and Chaparral students often book the first weeks of summer, when the drive home is short and recovery fits before sports start.
- 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 Temecula
Who you’ll see
Dr. Nathan Cole and Dr. Victoria Sato 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 Temecula
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 Temecula
From the I-15, exit Winchester Rd and head west, then turn left on Jefferson Ave. From the I-215, continue onto the I-15 south and use the same exit. We are on the west side of Jefferson, south of Winchester.
Parking: Free parking directly in front of our ground-floor suite.
Serving: Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Fallbrook, French Valley.
Reviews from Temecula
Patients near you say
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Had my wisdom teeth out with Dr. Cole the week after graduation. The team was calm and explained everything to my mom. Back to normal in about five days.
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Dr. Sato replaced my upper and lower teeth. Jordan Ellis handled the anesthesia and I remember nothing of the surgery. Dr. Sato called me that night. Three months on, I had my first steak in six years at a winery dinner.
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Dr. Cole put four implants under my lower denture. He took his time explaining fixed versus removable and never pushed the expensive option. So nice not to drive to Riverside anymore.
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 Temecula: answered
How soon can my teen play sports again?
Most return to practice in about a week. Contact sports may need a little longer; your surgeon will confirm at the follow-up.
Is general anesthesia available?
Yes, on Thursdays with Jordan Ellis, CRNA. Most wisdom teeth patients have IV sedation.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Temecula?
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.