Wisdom Teeth Removal · Irvine, CA
Wisdom teeth removal near UC Irvine
Dr. Andrew Pham removes most of the wisdom teeth at Molly Irvine and runs our Saturday teen evaluations. Dr. Isabella Romero, our fellow, also treats wisdom teeth patients under a Molly surgeon's direct supervision.
- 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 Irvine
Who you’ll see
Dr. Andrew Pham and Dr. Isabella Romero 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 Irvine
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 Irvine
From the I-5, exit Sand Canyon Ave and head north about a mile. From the I-405, exit Sand Canyon Ave and head south. We are on the east side of Sand Canyon, next to Hoag Hospital Irvine.
Parking: Free parking in the shared medical campus structure. Use the north entrance on Sand Canyon and take the elevator to the fifth floor.
Serving: Irvine, Woodbridge, Northwood, Portola Springs, Tustin, Lake Forest, University Park.
Reviews from Irvine
Patients near you say
Google
Got my wisdom teeth out the week after finals at UCI. Dr. Pham explained the 3D scan and the risks without making it scary. My parents liked that he called the evening after. I was back at my internship in three days.
Google
I needed a sinus lift before an implant and was worried. Dr. Chen explained it carefully, and a Korean-speaking team member went over everything with my mother, who came with me. Healing was smooth and the implant went in four months later.
Yelp
Dr. Romero placed my implant with Dr. Carver supervising. I was skeptical about a fellow at first, but she was meticulous and took more time explaining things than anyone I have seen. Very happy with the result.
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 Irvine: answered
Can I schedule around finals?
Yes. Many UC Irvine students book the week after finals. Plan for two or three quiet days afterward.
Is general anesthesia available?
Yes, on Tuesdays and Fridays with Dr. Leah Morrison, our dentist anesthesiologist. Most patients choose IV sedation.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Irvine?
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.