All Four Wisdom Teeth Out in One Visit

Not everyone does. If a wisdom tooth has room, is fully through the gum, and you can keep it clean, it may be fine to leave. Your panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan show which teeth are likely to cause trouble, and we go over each one with you.

Not always. Some wisdom teeth never cause problems, but an impacted tooth can cause decay or gum trouble on the molar next to it without any pain. Your panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan show whether each tooth is a risk, and we only recommend removing the ones that are.

No. A referral helps but is not required. You can book an exam directly and we will take it from there.

A quick 3D X-ray showing each tooth, its roots, and the nerve nearby, so the removal is planned ahead. It takes under a minute and you stay seated the whole time.

Yes, with your exam visit. Both the panoramic X-ray and the 3D CBCT scan are part of the exam.

The area is fully numb during the removal, so you feel pressure but not pain. Most people describe the first two or three days afterward as sore and swollen, and over-the-counter pain relief usually handles it. We give you written instructions before you leave.

Yes. We use local anesthesia only, so there is no sedation to wear off and you do not need a ride.

Dry socket is when the blood clot in the empty socket comes loose or dissolves too early, leaving the bone exposed. The main sign is pain that gets worse two to four days after removal instead of better. It is treatable, so call us if you think you have it.

Wait at least 72 hours before smoking or vaping, and a full week if you can. Sucking on a cigarette or vape can pull out the blood clot and cause dry socket.

There are six common types. Fully erupted teeth are through the gum and in line with your other teeth. Partially erupted teeth are only partly through the gum, and the gum flap over them can trap food and bacteria. A vertical impaction is upright but stuck under the gum or bone. A mesioangular impaction tilts forward into the molar next to it and is the most common type. A horizontal impaction lies on its side, pointed at the roots of the neighboring molar. A distoangular impaction tilts toward the back of the jaw. Each of your wisdom teeth can be a different type, and your panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan show how each one sits.

Most people are back to school or work within a week. Swelling peaks around day three and then goes down. Gums keep healing for a few weeks after that.

Call us at (516) 500-7400. You can reach us after hours too, so you are never left guessing about bleeding, swelling, or pain.

Wait until the numbness wears off, then stick to soft, lukewarm or cool foods for the first few days: yogurt, applesauce, smoothies without a straw, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, blended soup. Avoid straws, crunchy foods, seeds, rice, popcorn, and spicy foods for about a week. You can go back to a normal diet as the sites close.

Book an exam and we will find the cause. In the meantime, rinse with warm salt water, keep the area clean, and take over-the-counter pain relief as directed. If swelling spreads to your face or neck or you have a fever, call us. If you have trouble breathing, go to the ER. For a same-day visit, see our urgent care page.

When the teeth are flagged as a problem, sooner is usually easier, since the roots are shorter in younger patients. Students often plan removal for the start of winter or summer break. Those weeks fill up early, so book your exam ahead of time.

It depends on how many teeth come out, whether they are impacted or already through the gum, and how complex the removal is. Your panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan are included with your exam visit. You get your exact price before any treatment is scheduled.

Yes. 0% financing is available if you prequalify. We go over the options with you when we go over your price.

444 Community Drive, Suite 309, Manhasset, NY 11030, off LIE Exit 33, with parking on site. Patients come to us from Great Neck, Port Washington, Roslyn, Garden City, Flushing, and Bayside.