Wisdom Teeth Removal · Torrance, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in the South Bay
Dr. Arjun Mehta removes wisdom teeth at Torrance, including deeply impacted lower teeth that sit close to the nerve. Students from the Peninsula and Redondo often come in the week after graduation.
- 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 Torrance
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 Torrance
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 Torrance
From the I-405, exit Hawthorne Blvd and head south about four miles, past Del Amo Fashion Center and Sepulveda Blvd. We are on the west side of Hawthorne, just south of Lomita Blvd. From PCH, turn south on Hawthorne Blvd.
Parking: Free surface parking around the building, with covered spaces close to the entrance for surgery patients.
Serving: Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Hermosa Beach, San Pedro.
Reviews from Torrance
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Mehta replaced a molar I lost years ago. A team member explained the paperwork to my mother in Japanese, which meant a lot to us. The implant took four months in total and the estimate never changed.
Facebook
Gum graft with Dr. Rahman went well and she was very thorough. The first few days were more sore than I expected, but she had warned me, and the callback that evening helped. Good result.
Google
My dentist found a spot under my tongue and I spent a weekend imagining the worst. Dr. Okonkwo saw me two days later, did the biopsy that visit, and called me personally with the results. Benign. She was calm and clear the whole way through.
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 Torrance: answered
Is general anesthesia an option for wisdom teeth?
Most patients do well with IV sedation. If general anesthesia is the better choice, we schedule surgery on a Wednesday, when Marisol Vega, CRNA, is here.
How much time off should I plan?
Most people rest for two or three days and feel close to normal within a week. Lower impacted teeth can take a little longer.
Do you see patients from San Pedro?
Yes. Many of our patients drive up Western Ave or Gaffey St, and the trip is usually 20 minutes.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Torrance?
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.