Wisdom Teeth Removal · Newport Beach, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in Newport Center
Dr. Ryan Kowalski removes most of the wisdom teeth at our Newport Beach office, and he uses platelet-rich fibrin when it may help a deep socket heal. Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor students often come in over winter or summer break.
- 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 Newport Beach
Who you’ll see
Dr. Ryan Kowalski 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 Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach
From the SR-73, exit Jamboree Rd and head south to San Joaquin Hills Rd, turn right, then left on Avocado Ave. From PCH, turn north on Avocado Ave at Newport Center. We are on the east side of Avocado, across from the Central Library.
Parking: Free parking in the building structure off Avocado Ave. Surgery patients can use the reserved spaces on level one, beside the elevator.
Serving: Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach.
Reviews from Newport Beach
Patients near you say
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Nervous wreck before the IV. The nurse gave me a warm blanket and headphones, and Dr. Kowalski talked me through it. I do not remember much after that. He called that evening, and I used the 24/7 line once when I was unsure about some bleeding. Very reassuring.
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Years of clicking and morning headaches. Dr. Novak was methodical and started with a splint and physical therapy rather than jumping to anything invasive. The headaches are mostly gone. The Saturday appointment was a big help with my work schedule.
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Two practices told me I needed bone grafts from my hip. Dr. Carver explained zygomatic implants with my own scan on the screen and gave me a single written price. Upper arch done in one surgery. Last month I had my first steak in six years.
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 Newport Beach: answered
What is PRF and do I need it?
Platelet-rich fibrin is made from a small sample of your own blood and placed in the socket to support healing. Dr. Kowalski will tell you whether it is likely to help in your case.
Can I have general anesthesia?
Yes. Dr. Leah Morrison, our dentist anesthesiologist, is here Monday through Thursday. Most patients do well with IV sedation, and we will discuss both.
What if I have pain after hours?
Call our 24/7 surgeon line at (949) 555-0911. A Molly surgeon answers every night of the week.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Newport Beach?
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.