Wisdom Teeth Removal · Long Beach, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in Bixby Knolls
Dr. James Harrington has removed wisdom teeth in Long Beach since the office opened. He is careful and unhurried, and many Cal State Long Beach students schedule with him between semesters.
- 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 Long Beach
Who you’ll see
Dr. James Harrington 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 Long Beach
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.
- 05
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 Long Beach
From the I-405, exit Atlantic Ave and head south about half a mile. We are on the east side of Atlantic, across from Long Beach Memorial. From the I-710, exit Wardlow Rd east and turn right on Atlantic Ave.
Parking: Free patient parking in the lot behind the building, entered from 28th St. Street parking on Atlantic fills early on weekdays.
Serving: Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Signal Hill, Lakewood, North Long Beach, Los Alamitos.
Reviews from Long Beach
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Harrington took out my son's wisdom teeth during his winter break from Cal State. He explained the risks plainly and did not oversell anything. The evening call from the surgeon himself surprised us. My son was back at the gym in a week.
Yelp
I needed a molar out and wanted to keep my options open for an implant. Dr. Harrington and Dr. Rahman did the extraction and graft together. The written estimate covered both, and insurance paid exactly what they predicted.
Google
My doctor at Memorial sent me across the street for a sore that would not heal. Dr. Okonkwo examined me that week and explained everything carefully. A team member translated for my father in Khmer. It turned out to be nothing serious.
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 Long Beach: answered
Will I need stitches out?
Usually not. Dr. Harrington uses dissolving stitches, and your follow-up visit about a week later is a quick check.
What if I have a medical condition?
Tell us at your consultation. For some patients we schedule general anesthesia on a Tuesday with Marisol Vega, CRNA, and coordinate with your physician.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Long Beach?
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.