Oral Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Honest advice, gentle extraction, quick recovery.

Wisdom teeth have a talent for showing up late and causing trouble — crowding, pain, infection, and damage to the teeth next door. At Dentist in Concord, wisdom teeth removal is straightforward: honest advice about whether yours actually need to come out, gentle extraction with effective numbing, and clear aftercare so recovery is quick. We treat teens and adults across Concord and Kannapolis, NC, take Medicaid and most insurance, and offer same-week appointments. Call (704) 707-3620 for an evaluation.

Signs wisdom teeth need removal in Concord NC

Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need Removal

Pain or pressure at the back of your jaw, especially when chewing.
Swollen, tender, or bleeding gums around a partially erupted tooth.
Crowding or shifting of nearby teeth.
Repeated infection or bad taste from food trapped around the tooth.
X-ray evidence of impaction or damage risk to neighboring molars.

Simple versus impacted wisdom tooth extraction

Simple vs Impacted Extraction

Simple extraction: the tooth has fully erupted and is removed like any other tooth — quick, with local anesthesia.
Impacted extraction: the tooth is trapped under gum or bone and needs a surgical approach; recovery takes a few days longer.
Honest recommendations: if your wisdom teeth are healthy and cleanable, we'll tell you they can stay.

Comfort and sedation options for wisdom teeth removal

Comfort & Sedation Options

Most removals are comfortable with profound local anesthesia — you feel pressure, not pain. If dental visits make you anxious, ask about additional comfort options when we plan your treatment.

Recovery Timeline Day-by-Day

Day 1: rest, gauze pressure, and cold compresses; soft, cool foods only.
Days 2–3: swelling peaks then eases; most patients return to work or school.
Days 4–7: soft foods, gentle rinsing; avoid straws and smoking so the clot stays put.
Week 2: back to normal eating for most simple extractions; impacted sites can take a few days longer.

Wisdom teeth removal cost and insurance in Concord NC

Cost & Insurance

Simple extractions cost far less than impacted surgical ones. After an X-ray, we quote per tooth in writing — before treatment, never after.

NC Medicaid and most insurance plans accepted.
Monthly financing available through Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit.
Same-week appointments, with same-day slots for pain and swelling.

GOOD TO KNOW

Wisdom Teeth Removal questions, answered.

Everything you need to know before your first visit. Have another question?

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Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?

No. If they erupt fully and you can clean them, they can stay. We only recommend removal when there's crowding, decay risk, infection, or damage to neighboring teeth.

How long is recovery?

Most patients are back to work or school in 2–3 days, with soft foods for about a week. Impacted extractions can take a few days longer.

How much does wisdom tooth removal cost?

Simple extractions cost far less than impacted surgical ones. We quote per tooth in writing after an X-ray, and we accept Medicaid and most plans.

Will I be asleep for the procedure?

Most removals are comfortable with local anesthesia; ask us about additional comfort options when we plan your treatment.