Wisdom Teeth Removal · San Diego, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in Carmel Valley
Dr. Hannah Lindqvist and Dr. Benjamin Ortiz both remove wisdom teeth here, with Dr. Ortiz taking cases where the teeth sit unusually deep in the jaw. Torrey Pines and Canyon Crest students often book the week after AP exams.
- 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 Carmel Valley
Who you’ll see
Dr. Benjamin Ortiz and Dr. Hannah Lindqvist 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 Carmel Valley
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 Carmel Valley
From the I-5, exit Carmel Valley Rd and head east, then turn right on High Bluff Dr. From the SR-56, exit Carmel Valley Rd west, then turn left on High Bluff Dr. We are on the west side of High Bluff.
Parking: Free surface parking directly outside the first-floor entrance.
Serving: Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Torrey Hills, Pacific Highlands Ranch.
Reviews from Carmel Valley
Patients near you say
Yelp
Our daughter had her wisdom teeth out right after AP exams. Dr. Lindqvist was calm and organized, and the office called the next morning as well as that evening. Easy parking right outside.
Google
Dr. Ortiz was very thorough about whether surgery was right for my husband's sleep apnea. He worked with our sleep doctor and explained the recovery honestly. His snoring and daytime fatigue are much better. Russian-speaking staff made his mother more comfortable too.
Google
Dr. Lindqvist replaced my upper teeth with a full arch. She gave me a written timeline and quote at the first visit and both held. The surgeon's call that evening meant a lot. Six weeks later I bit into an apple for the first time in 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 San Diego: answered
How soon after AP exams can we schedule?
Mid-May to June is our busiest stretch. Book the consultation in March or April to get the date you want.
Can my teen have general anesthesia?
Yes, on Tuesdays with Dr. Rafael Santos, our dentist anesthesiologist. Most teens do well with IV sedation.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Carmel Valley?
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.