Wisdom Teeth Removal · Burbank, CA
Wisdom teeth removal near the studios
Dr. Grace Liu removes wisdom teeth at Molly Burbank two days a week. With a 7 a.m. start, you can have surgery early and be home resting by late morning.
- 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 Burbank
Who you’ll see
Dr. Grace Liu provides 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 Burbank
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 Burbank
From the SR-134, exit Buena Vista St and head north to Alameda Ave, then turn right. From the I-5, exit Alameda Ave and head west about two miles. We are on the north side of Alameda, just east of Buena Vista.
Parking: Free parking in the building garage, entered from Alameda Ave. Take the elevator from level P1 to the third floor.
Serving: Burbank, Toluca Lake, Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley.
Reviews from Burbank
Patients near you say
Google
I had a 7 a.m. surgery slot and was home by 9:30. Dr. Liu explained everything twice because I was nervous, and the team gave me a warm blanket and headphones. She called that evening to check on me. Swelling was gone in about four days.
Yelp
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.
Google
My implant from another office had been sore for a year. Dr. Nakamura took one look at the scan and showed me the bone loss nobody had mentioned. He replaced it in two stages and explained the timeline up front. It finally feels like a normal tooth.
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 Burbank: answered
Can I have surgery before work and go back afterward?
Not after IV sedation. You need an adult to drive you home and should rest for the remainder of the day. Most people return to desk work in two or three days.
Does my teen need a referral?
No. You can book a consultation directly, though we are happy to work with your family dentist and send them our findings.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Burbank?
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.