Wisdom Teeth Removal · Mission Viejo, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in South County
Dr. Andrew Pham removes wisdom teeth at Mission Viejo and treats many teens from Trabuco Hills and Mission Viejo High. He is known for keeping anxious patients informed and comfortable from the IV to the drive home.
- 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 Mission Viejo
Who you’ll see
Dr. Andrew Pham 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 Mission Viejo
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 Mission Viejo
From the I-5, exit Crown Valley Pkwy and head east about half a mile. We are on the north side of Crown Valley, just past Medical Center Rd. From the SR-73, take the I-5 south to Crown Valley.
Parking: Free surface parking with covered spaces close to the entrance. Drivers can pull up at the front door to drop off and collect surgery patients.
Serving: Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills.
Reviews from Mission Viejo
Patients near you say
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Dr. Moreau grafted two areas of recession. He showed me photos of what to expect during healing, which helped. The estimate was exact, and my insurance paid what they said it would.
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Dr. Pham exposed our son's impacted canine so his orthodontist could bring it down. Quick procedure, clear instructions, and a call that evening. Our son said the smoothie afterward was the best part.
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At 78 I was not sure implants made sense. Dr. Sullivan was patient and frank, and Brian, the nurse practitioner, went through all my medications with my cardiologist. My lower denture now stays in. I ate corn on the cob at Thanksgiving.
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 Mission Viejo: answered
How do I know if my teen needs surgery?
Dr. Pham reviews a 3D scan at the consultation and explains whether the teeth are likely to cause problems. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out.
What is recovery like for teens?
Most are back at school in two to four days. Swelling usually peaks on day two or three, and soft foods help for about a week.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo?
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.