Wisdom Teeth Removal in NYC
Wisdom teeth should be addressed before they become a problem. Teen evaluation, planned surgery with sedation, and fast recovery in Tribeca.
54 Warren St, New York, NY 10007
From Dr. Izhaky
Before they become a problem
Wisdom teeth should be addressed before they become a problem. The teenage years are the best time — before they come in fully. The dentist should be able to say which ones will definitely become a problem in the future and address them before the problem arises.
It's a little more expensive, but it's worth it: the patient goes to sleep, gets all four removed, and they never become a problem.
We prefer to do the surgery before infection sets in and before discomfort begins. It should be a planned procedure to avoid any discomfort to the patient.
Why early
What happens when you wait too long
Swollen gums
Wisdom teeth swell the gums, and biting on the swollen gum with the upper or lower teeth is very uncomfortable.
Infection
Left alone, the area becomes infected and the problem grows. Planned surgery keeps you from ever reaching that point.
Damage to other teeth
Sometimes wisdom teeth compromise the teeth in front, and that has to be addressed with a bone graft.
This is a real example: the wisdom tooth damaged the tooth in front of it. This should have been avoided by removing it sooner — now the tooth has the damage.
The procedure
Asleep, quick, and controlled
We have the ability to put you to sleep. When the patient is asleep, time is minimized — for the patient's comfort and the doctor's ability to do what needs to be done.
Everything happens in a very controlled environment: swelling is minimal and recovery is the fastest.
Less swelling comes down to individual healing ability — and to how efficiently the doctor works. Less time in surgery means less swelling.
Recovery
What to expect after
Pain controlled with medication
Discomfort is controlled with medication. No time off necessary.
Day three is the peak
The third day is when swelling gets the worst — that's just how humans heal. After that, recovery is very fast.
If a bone graft is needed
When wisdom teeth compromise the front teeth, the bone graft makes recovery a little longer — but it's controlled with medication.
Most of our patients report minimal swelling and minimal discomfort — because they take their pain medication and follow the post-op instructions.
Common questions
Wisdom teeth FAQs
When is the best time to get wisdom teeth out?
The teenage years are the best time — before they come in fully. At the evaluation, the dentist can tell which ones will definitely become a problem in the future and address them before the problem arises.
Will I be asleep for the surgery?
We have the ability to put you to sleep. When the patient is asleep, time is minimized — for the patient's comfort and the doctor's ability to do what needs to be done.
How long is the recovery?
Recovery is minimal, depending on the severity of the case. The third day is when swelling peaks — that's just how humans heal — and after that, recovery is very fast. Pain is controlled with medication and no time off is necessary. Most of our patients report minimal swelling and minimal discomfort because they take their pain medication and follow the post-op instructions.
What if my wisdom teeth are damaging the teeth in front?
Sometimes wisdom teeth present in a way that compromises the teeth in front, and we address that with a bone graft. That recovers a little longer, but it's controlled with medication.
Do you take all four out at once?
Yes — the patient goes to sleep, gets all four removed, and they never become a problem. It's a little more expensive, but it's worth it.
Do you try to save teeth?
We try to save every tooth, because we know people with teeth live longer. If the patient has a full set of teeth, the wisdom teeth are not our priority to save.
Evaluate them before they hurt
The teens are the best time. Book an evaluation today.
54 Warren St, New York, NY 10007
