Many patients begin feeling better within three to seven days, although initial healing commonly continues for one to two weeks. Recovery depends on the number of teeth removed, their position, surgical complexity, and your overall health. Following medication, diet, hygiene, and activity instructions can support healing and reduce complications.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
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Cost
Wisdom tooth removal costs $88–$605 per tooth, depending on difficulty. Membership offers 20% off restorative services.
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Procedure Duration
Wisdom tooth removal usually takes 45–90 minutes, depending on tooth position, impaction, and overall case complexity.
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Comfort Measures
Local anesthesia and sedation options help minimize discomfort and keep you relaxed throughout the procedure.
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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Wisdom teeth removal treats third molars that are impacted, painful, infected, damaged, or difficult to clean. An evaluation and dental imaging help determine each tooth’s position and whether removal is recommended. Timely treatment can protect neighboring teeth, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of recurring inflammation or infection.
Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental provides personalized wisdom teeth removal based on your symptoms, oral health, and tooth development. Patients looking for a wisdom teeth doctor in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, can expect clear recommendations, careful surgical planning, and detailed recovery guidance. Sedation options are also available to support a calmer, more comfortable experience.
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Process
- We’ll review your health history, medications, symptoms, and previous dental experiences.
- Your dentist will examine the wisdom teeth, gums, bite, and surrounding structures.
- Digital imaging will show each tooth’s position, root development, and relationship to nearby anatomy.
- We’ll explain the treatment plan, anesthesia, sedation options, risks, and expected recovery.
- The area will be numbed, and each recommended wisdom tooth will be carefully removed.
- Before you leave, our team will place gauze and review the written aftercare instructions.
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Next Steps
- Apply steady pressure with gauze as directed to help control bleeding.
- Take prescribed or recommended medications as directed.
- Choose soft foods, stay hydrated, and avoid drinking through straws during early healing.
- Keep your mouth clean without brushing, rinsing, or disturbing the surgical sites too soon.
- Avoid smoking, vaping, and strenuous activity for the recommended recovery period.
- Contact our office if you experience worsening pain, persistent bleeding, fever, swelling, or other concerns.
FAQ
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How long does it take to recover from wisdom teeth removal?
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How do I know if I need to get my wisdom teeth removed?
Removal may be recommended when wisdom teeth cause pain, swelling, infection, decay, gum problems, damage to neighboring teeth, or difficulty cleaning. Impacted teeth may also require treatment even without obvious symptoms. A dental examination and digital imaging allow your dentist to evaluate their position and recommend monitoring or removal.
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When can I eat normally after getting my wisdom teeth removed?
Begin with soft, cool foods and gradually reintroduce firmer options as swelling and tenderness improve. Many patients resume a more normal diet within several days, but surgical complexity and healing vary. Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, spicy, or very hot foods until the extraction sites can tolerate them comfortably.
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