Wisdom Teeth Removal · Santa Monica, CA
Wisdom teeth out, near the beach
Dr. Arjun Mehta removes most of the wisdom teeth at our Santa Monica office, including impacted lower teeth that need careful planning around the nerve. His summer schedule fills with Santa Monica College and UCLA students, so book early if you are planning around a break.
- 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 Santa Monica
Who you’ll see
Dr. Arjun Mehta 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 Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica
From the I-10, exit Cloverfield Blvd/26th St and head north to Santa Monica Blvd, then turn left. We are on the corner of 20th St. From the E Line, walk north from 26th Street/Bergamot station, about fifteen minutes.
Parking: Patient parking in the building garage off 20th St, with validation. Bike racks and two EV chargers are on level one. Street meters on 20th St have a two-hour limit.
Serving: Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Mar Vista, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, West Los Angeles.
Reviews from Santa Monica
Patients near you say
Yelp
Very good experience with my implant. Dr. Mehta was precise and calm. Only reason for four stars is the garage is tight on a busy day, so leave a few extra minutes. Otherwise the team was great.
Google
After two years of failing with CPAP, my sleep doctor sent me to Dr. Goldberg. She was honest that jaw advancement surgery is a big step and walked me through recovery week by week. The written estimate included everything, and Molly handled the medical insurance side.
Google
My lower wisdom teeth were sitting right on the nerve and I was scared about numbness. Dr. Mehta showed me the 3D scan, explained exactly how he would approach each tooth, and called me that evening to check in. Swelling was gone in about five days and no numbness at all.
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 Santa Monica: answered
How soon can I get in?
Most consultations are booked within 48 hours. Surgery is usually scheduled one to three weeks later, depending on the season.
Can my roommate drive me home?
Yes, as long as they are an adult who can stay with you for the rest of the day. Rideshare alone is not allowed after IV sedation.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Santa Monica?
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.