Wisdom Teeth Removal

Dr. Maxim Godko removes erupted and impacted wisdom teeth himself, in-house, at both offices, and gives nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation himself. There is no referral to another office.

An exam and x-rays answer it, with a 3D CT scan when a tooth sits close to the nerve or the sinus. Removal is recommended when a wisdom tooth is impacted and causing pain or swelling, traps food and decays, damages or crowds the teeth beside it, or can’t be kept clean. Dr. Godko shows you what he sees on the images.

Yes, when it has come in straight, you can clean it and it isn’t damaging the tooth next to it. A tooth that feels fine can still hide decay or gum trouble, so it is checked at your regular visits and x-rayed when needed.

Wisdom teeth typically finish developing between the mid-teens and the early twenties. Removal is often simpler while the roots are still forming, before problems start, which is why they are worth checking on x-rays early. Fully formed wisdom teeth can still be removed; the plan follows what the 3D scan shows.

An impacted wisdom tooth is trapped under the gum or in the jawbone, often angled toward the molar in front of it. Removing it is a surgical extraction: a small opening in the gum, and sometimes the tooth is removed in sections.

Yes. Wisdom teeth are typically removed with local anesthesia, which numbs the tooth, gum and bone, so you feel pressure, not the work itself. If you prefer, Dr. Godko adds nitrous oxide for light relaxation, or oral or IV sedation for deeper relaxation, and you stay able to respond with all three.

Most patients are typically back to normal activities within a few days. Swelling builds and then fades, and soft foods come first. You leave with written aftercare instructions, and a follow-up visit is scheduled.

Pain that gets stronger instead of easing, especially with a bad taste, swelling that keeps growing, fever, pus, bleeding that won’t slow with firm pressure, or numbness that doesn’t wear off. Both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concerns. Trouble breathing or swallowing is a reason to call 911.

It is priced at your personalized consultation, based on how many teeth come out, whether they are impacted and the sedation you choose. We accept PPO plans and most carriers, including CIGNA, MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and GEHA Connection Dental. No Medicaid, DMO or HMO plans accepted. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are also available.

Dry socket happens when the blood clot in a socket is lost too early, leaving the bone exposed and sore a few days after surgery. Protect the clot: no straws, smoking, vaping or forceful spitting in the first few days. If it happens, Dr. Godko treats it in the office.