Wisdom Teeth Removal · Pasadena, CA
Wisdom teeth removal for Pasadena families
Dr. Grace Liu removes wisdom teeth at our Pasadena office and runs the teen evaluations that let families plan surgery before problems start. Students from Pasadena High, Polytechnic and La Cañada often come in during spring break or the first weeks of summer.
- 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 Pasadena
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 Pasadena
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 Pasadena
From the I-210 or SR-134, exit Fair Oaks Ave and head south through Old Pasadena. We are on the west side of Fair Oaks, just south of California Blvd. From the SR-110, continue onto Arroyo Pkwy, turn left on California Blvd and right on Fair Oaks.
Parking: Free patient parking in the lot behind the building, entered from Bellevue Dr. Overflow parking is available in the Huntington Hospital visitor structure across the street.
Serving: Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, Arcadia, Glendale.
Reviews from Pasadena
Patients near you say
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Dr. Liu took out all four of my daughter's wisdom teeth. She was nervous about the IV, and the team talked her through it calmly. Dr. Liu called that night to ask how she was doing. She was back at school on Monday.
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Our son has seen Dr. McAllister since he was a baby, and now at 11 he had his bone graft at Molly Pasadena. She explains things to him directly, not just to us. The Wednesday clinic feels like a team that actually talks to each other.
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Dr. Bell did my upper and lower jaw surgery after two years in braces. He went over the 3D plan with me twice and was realistic about the first two weeks, which were hard but exactly as he described. My bite and my sleep are both better.
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 Pasadena: answered
When should my teenager be evaluated?
Usually between 15 and 17. Dr. Liu reviews a 3D scan, explains whether the teeth are likely to come in properly, and if surgery makes sense, helps you choose a time that fits the school year.
What anesthesia does Dr. Liu use?
Most teens have IV sedation with continuous monitoring. General anesthesia with Dr. Asante is available on Mondays and Wednesdays when needed.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Pasadena?
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.