Wisdom Teeth Removal · Escondido, CA
Wisdom teeth removal in Escondido
Dr. David Kim removes wisdom teeth at Escondido and sees many students from Escondido High, San Pasqual and Cal State San Marcos. Dr. Victoria Sato also treats wisdom teeth patients on her Escondido days.
- 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 Escondido
Who you’ll see
Dr. David Kim and Dr. Victoria Sato 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 Escondido
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 Escondido
From the I-15, exit Valley Pkwy and head east about two miles into downtown Escondido. We are on the north side of E Valley Pkwy, just past Grape Day Park. From the SR-78, exit Broadway south, then turn left on Valley Pkwy.
Parking: Free parking in the lot behind the building, entered from Valley Pkwy. Covered spaces are reserved for surgery patients.
Serving: Escondido, San Marcos, Valley Center, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Ramona, Hidden Meadows.
Reviews from Escondido
Patients near you say
Yelp
Dr. Kim removed my wisdom teeth and did a good job. The front desk was friendly and the quote was accurate. The waiting room was a bit crowded on a Friday morning, but care was excellent.
Google
Fifteen years in dentures. Dr. Sato explained everything in plain language and the front desk helped my husband in Spanish. I left with fixed teeth the same day. Corn on the cob this summer felt like a miracle.
Google
Woke up with my face swollen from an infected tooth. Called at 8 and Dr. Kim saw me before lunch. He drained it, took the tooth out and explained the antibiotics. Called me that night too.
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 Escondido: answered
Does Denti-Cal cover wisdom teeth?
For patients under 21, Denti-Cal may cover removal when it is medically necessary. We check coverage and explain any costs before surgery.
What if a wisdom tooth is infected?
Call early. Dr. Kim keeps weekday openings for infections and may treat it the same day.
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Ready to talk about wisdom teeth in Escondido?
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.