Wisdom Teeth Removal · Sherman Oaks, CA
Valley wisdom teeth, done calmly
Dr. Elena Vasquez and Dr. Samuel Weiss share the wisdom teeth schedule at Sherman Oaks. Dr. Weiss has removed wisdom teeth since 2001 and is often the first choice for patients who are anxious about sedation.
- 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 Sherman Oaks
Who you’ll see
Dr. Elena Vasquez and Dr. Samuel Weiss 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 Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks
From the US-101, exit Van Nuys Blvd and head south to Ventura Blvd, then turn right. From the I-405, exit Ventura Blvd and head east about a mile. We are on the north side of Ventura, just west of Cedros Ave.
Parking: Free surface parking behind the building, entered from Moorpark St. Several spaces are reserved for surgery patients and their drivers.
Serving: Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Tarzana.
Reviews from Sherman Oaks
Patients near you say
Google
I put off my wisdom teeth for ten years because I was terrified of being sedated. Dr. Weiss spent the whole consult answering my questions without rushing. On surgery day the IV was the worst part, and that was nothing. He called me that evening himself.
Yelp
I had chin surgery with Dr. Whitman after a lot of research. She was conservative and honest about what it would and would not change. The result looks natural, and friends just say I look rested.
Google
Our son's canine was stuck in the roof of his mouth. Dr. Vasquez worked directly with his orthodontist and the whole thing took less than an hour. He had a smoothie on the way home and was fine the next day.
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 Sherman Oaks: answered
Can I meet the surgeon before surgery day?
Always. You meet your surgeon at the consultation, which can be on a Saturday morning here, and the same surgeon performs your surgery.
What if my teen is very anxious?
Tell us when you book. We can schedule with Dr. Weiss, allow extra time, and on Tuesdays or Fridays add general anesthesia with Dr. Asante if that is the better option.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Sherman Oaks?
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.