What is the role of CT scanning in wisdom teeth removal?

We use advanced digital CT imaging to precisely locate the roots of your wisdom teeth and any nearby nerves or sinuses. This helps us plan and perform the procedure more safely and effectively.

Wisdom Teeth Removal in Los Angeles

We are experts of Wisdom teeth Removal. Those third molars at the back of your mouth often need removal due to limited space, causing pain, impaction, damage to other teeth, or infection. We specialize in comfortable and efficient wisdom teeth extractions. We have over 25 years experience and the latest in CT technology to thoroughly evaluate your situation and determine the best course of action for you.

We know getting dental work done isn't everyone's favorite thing. That's why we offer different ways to help you relax, including sedation, so you can feel totally at ease during the whole thing. We're all about making sure you're comfortable and happy, from your first visit to your recovery.

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What Our Wisdom Teeth Removal Service Includes

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Pre-operative consultation

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CT scan to map out the location of nerves and sinuses

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Sedation to help you relax during the procedure

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PRP ( Platelet Rich Plasma) to help the area heal faster and better

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Administration of extra anti-inflammatory medication during your surgery to decrease post operative swelling

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All post operative visits needed.

Why do I have to remove my wisdom teeth?

For a lot of people, there often isn't enough space in the jaw for these new teeth to come in properly. Think of it like trying to squeeze one more car into an already full parking spot – things can get a little crowded and messy! When wisdom teeth don't have enough room, they can get stuck (we call that "impacted"), and they might start growing at a weird angle pushing against other teeth, gums and your jaw.

An illustration of wisdom teeth growing out and causing swelling.

This can lead to a few different issues that we want to avoid

Pain and Discomfort: Even if they're not fully out, they can cause pressure and soreness in your gums and jaw.
Damage to Other Teeth: If they're pushing against your other molars, they can cause shifting, crowding, and even damage to those healthy teeth.
Infection and Gum Issues: Partially erupted wisdom teeth can be really tricky to clean properly, which means bacteria and food can get trapped, leading to infections, gum disease, and even cysts.
Potential for Future Problems: Even if they aren't bothering you much now, impacted wisdom teeth can cause problems down the road. It's often easier to take them out before they cause issues such as infection and swelling.

When Should I remove my wisdom teeth?

Proactive Removal (in younger individuals): Many dentists recommend removal in late adolescence or early adulthood (like your early 20s) even if problems aren't currently present. This is because:

Healing tends to be faster and easier at a younger age.
Roots are not yet fully developed, making extraction simpler.
It can prevent future complications from arising.

Other reasons to remove wisdom teeth are:

Impaction: When your wisdom teeth don't have enough space to fully erupt and become stuck beneath the gum line or partially emerge.
Pain or Discomfort: If your wisdom teeth are causing you persistent pain, pressure, or headaches.
Damage to Adjacent Teeth: When your wisdom teeth are pushing against your other molars, potentially causing crowding, shifting, or root resorption.
Infection or Gum Disease: If the area around your wisdom teeth is frequently getting infected (pericoronitis) or contributing to gum disease due to difficulty in cleaning.
Cysts or Tumors: In rare cases, cysts or tumors can develop around impacted wisdom teeth.
Orthodontic Concerns: If your orthodontist recommends removal to prevent future crowding or interference with your bite alignment.

How Our Wisdom Teeth Service works

Step 1: Virtual Consultation (15 min) – Free

Book a free virtual consultation with our expert doctor. This initial meeting allows us to discuss your goals, evaluate your needs, and give you a ballpark estimate for your Wisdom teeth Removal.

Dr. Azy Nasiry from LA Dental in Los Angeles conducting a virtual consultation with a patient.

Step 2: In-Person Consultation & Records Collection

During your in-person consultation, we’ll take X-rays, a digital scan, and CT Scan as well as a thorough medical history review.. You’ll receive a detailed quote, a treatment sequence, and a timeline. We will also go over all the necessary paperwork and consent forms. If you’re ready, we’ll start planning your next step.

Step 3: Removal of Wisdom Teeth and placement of PRP

This is the surgery date. On this day, you will arrive with your caretaker. We will review you xrays and answer any last minute questions. Then we will start with sedation. Once you are comfortably sedated, we will proceed with the removal of your wisdom teeth and placement of the PRP. Once the procedure is over, we will help you to your car and go over all the instructions with your care taker

Step 4: Post op care week 1

Step 5: Post Operative Care Day 1

After the first 24-48 hours, you can start chewing more solid foods. We also ask you to rinse the area with a syringe we will provide you. Continue taking your medication and avoid any strenuous activities or lifting heavy weights.

A checklist with items to make note of after your wisdom teeth have been removed.

Step 6: Post Op Visit

After about a week, we always want to see our patients to ensure the area is healing well. During this visit, we will irrigate the area and remove any remaining sutures ( they usually fall out by now). We have no limit on the number of post op visits so we are happy to keep checking the area until your healing is completed.

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The LADENTAL Experience

What Makes Us Different:

Advanced Technology: We use the latest CT technology to accurately map out the location of your wisdom teeth roots as well as any structures such as nerves and sinuses
Minimal Discomfort: By using Sedation during your surgery, we help take the fear out of wisdom teeth removal. Most patients just wake up and the procedure is already over.
Faster Healing:: We add PRP and grafting to all of our cases. This has made healing much faster for our patients and has Brought the rate of postoperative complications such as dry socket to almost zero. We use the best technology and science to make the surgery as successful as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

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At LA Dental, we utilize the latest CT technology to accurately map out the location of your wisdom teeth roots as well as any surrounding structures such as nerves and sinuses. This allows for a more precise and safer removal procedure.

How do you ensure patient comfort during wisdom teeth removal?

We understand that dental work can be anxiety-inducing, which is why we offer various sedation options to help you relax during your wisdom teeth removal surgery. Many patients find that they are completely at ease and often don't remember the procedure.

What is PRP, and how does it benefit healing after wisdom teeth removal at LA Dental?

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. We add PRP to all of our wisdom teeth removal cases. This helps the treated area heal much faster and better, and it has significantly reduced the rate of post-operative complications like dry socket for our patients.

What does the wisdom teeth removal service at LA Dental include beyond the extraction itself?

Our comprehensive wisdom teeth removal service includes a pre-operative consultation, a detailed CT scan, sedation during the procedure, the application of PRP to aid healing, the administration of extra anti-inflammatory medication during surgery to minimize swelling, and all necessary post-operative follow-up visits to ensure proper healing

A digital CT scan of wisdom teeth at LA Dental

Do i need invisalign before veneers?

If your teeth are misaligned and your bite is not correct, you would benefit from invisalign before veneers. At LA Dental, we plan your veneers and invisalign together. This means that we do the smile design first, then move your teeth with invisalign to sit right behind where we want the veneers. This way we don’t have to shave down your teeth and can be as non-invasive as possible when preparing for your veneers.

Can I get no prep veneers?

No prep veneers can work if your teeth are already smaller than the final shape of the veneers we plan. For most patients, we may do a combination of prep and no-prep veneers to do a smile makeover.

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