Wisdom Teeth Removal · Valencia, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in Santa Clarita
Dr. Elena Vasquez removes wisdom teeth at Molly Valencia most weekdays, and Dr. Amelia Hart sees patients on Tuesdays. Families from West Ranch, Valencia and Saugus High usually plan surgery for 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 Valencia
Who you’ll see
Dr. Elena Vasquez and Dr. Amelia Hart 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 Valencia
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 Valencia
From the I-5, exit Valencia Blvd and head east about a mile. We are on the south side of Valencia Blvd, just past McBean Pkwy. From the SR-14, take Newhall Ranch Rd west, then turn left on McBean Pkwy and right on Valencia Blvd.
Parking: Free parking directly in front of the building, with reserved spaces for surgery patients and their drivers.
Serving: Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic.
Reviews from Valencia
Patients near you say
Google
So glad we did not have to drive to the Valley. Dr. Vasquez removed my daughter's wisdom teeth the week after graduation. She was nervous about the IV and the nurse held her hand. We were home in 15 minutes.
Facebook
Dr. Hart biopsied a lump inside my cheek. She talked me through each step and phoned with the results herself. Fibroma, nothing to worry about. Thankful this is available in Santa Clarita now.
Google
I had my upper teeth replaced in one day with Dr. Nakamura. He was honest that the first week would be uncomfortable, and it was, but manageable. I left with teeth that morning and smiled at my granddaughter's birthday that weekend.
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 Valencia: answered
When should we book for summer?
By April if you can. June fills quickly with graduating seniors, and we like to leave a few weeks of recovery before college orientation.
How far is the drive after surgery?
Most of our patients live within 15 minutes, which is one reason Valencia opened. Have your driver pull up at the entrance and we will bring you out.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Valencia?
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.