Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost Without Insurance in San Jose CA, on Blossom Hill Road

Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical process to remove problem wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Most are born with four wisdom teeth, and some may be born with less and may never need removal, but this will depend on how the tooth grows and the space available for it. These teeth were something that was believed to be useful for our ancestors, as they needed to be able to chew raw meat and plants where we do not have a use for them anymore, which is why some may have less than four wisdom teeth, and this is not an indication of anything being wrong if you have less than four, as we are slowly through generations adapting to not needing them. Those with wisdom teeth will normally have one for each quadrant of the mouth, meaning there is one on your top left, one on your top right, one on your bottom right, and one on your bottom left.

During the removal of your wisdom tooth or wisdom teeth, your dentist or orthodontist performing the procedure will numb the area with anesthetic or if you choose to, you can also be given a sedative for the removal. Once the area has been checked for numbness, they will begin the removal process, which can vary based on the wisdom tooth being removed. If the tooth has broken the skin and is not impacted, they will pull the tooth; if the tooth is still below the skin or has become impacted (trapped in the jaw bone), then they will make an incision to be able to access the tooth. Once the tooth has been accessed, they will loosen the tooth and lift/remove it from the socket. Following the removal, they will inspect the area to make sure there are no signs of infection, clean the area, and, if needed, use sutures to close the area. After this has been completed, they will place gauze in your mouth to help with the clotting process, and you will be instructed to bite down on the gauze for some time.

Since we do not need wisdom teeth as our ancestors did for eating, they do not serve a purpose anymore and can be nothing more than a nuisance for the person. The issues that are present because of wisdom teeth depend on how they grow. Impacted wisdom teeth will put pressure on the teeth beside them, causing not only discomfort and pain, but can also shift the teeth from overcrowding, affect the patient’s smile, or cause discomfort while eating. Some patients may have a wisdom tooth that erupts (grows through the skin of the gums) without issue, but the angle at which the tooth grows can still cause issues if the tooth is angled out toward the cheek or inward toward the tongue. In any of these cases, you should have your wisdom tooth assessed by your dentist to determine if there is a chance of issues or if it will lead to overcrowding. If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, you should have it assessed by your dentist, as there is an increased risk of infection developing in this situation.

One of the most noticeable benefits for patients who have their wisdom teeth removed is that after the removal, they will feel like there is no “pressure” like sensation affecting the teeth anymore. Those who had waited for the removal because there was a lack of space for the tooth and it resulted in shifting will also notice within a month of the removal that their teeth have shifted back to their initial placement, which can bring back confidence in their smile. Those who have the affected wisdom tooth and any additional wisdom teeth present in the mouth removed will also benefit, as they will not have to undergo additional oral surgeries to have the additional teeth removed in the future.

The cost of wisdom teeth removal without the use of insurance will depend on some factors, such as if you have multiple wisdom teeth removed and if the tooth has erupted or been impacted, as the removal process is different for both if you choose to use a sedative and the cost of the anesthetic used. The average price per wisdom tooth removed works out to around $720, which works out to an average price of $2,560 for the removal of four wisdom teeth. This may seem expensive, but patients should remember that having the removal of their wisdom tooth or wisdom teeth means a long-term decrease in the risks associated with having the wisdom teeth, such as infection, shifting of the teeth, and an improvement in their oral health.

Consult Dr. Lawrence Wu, DDS, at NuSmile Dental & Orthodontics for personalized options, cost estimates, and financing plans for wisdom teeth without dental insurance, as oral health is important for overall well-being. We are conveniently located at 1319 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Santa Clara CA, Cupertino CA, Sunnyvale CA, Saratoga CA, and Mountain View CA.