Wisdom Teeth Removal in Houston, TX
Crowded or painful wisdom teeth don’t have to stay that way. We evaluate your wisdom teeth with digital imaging and handle straightforward extractions right here in our office.
Most PPO Plans
Medicare Advantage
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About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Most people’s wisdom teeth come in without enough room, leading to crowding, impaction, or infection. Dr. Patel, Dr. Vu, and Dr. Pruneda use digital X-rays to evaluate positioning and recommend removal when it’s likely to cause problems — or refer you to a specialist for more complex surgical cases.
What to Expect
A careful evaluation, then a clear plan.
Digital Evaluation
See exactly how your wisdom teeth are positioned.
Comfortable Extractions
Local anesthesia and a gentle approach.
Prevents Future Problems
Avoids crowding, infection, and damage to neighboring teeth.
Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need Attention
- Pain or pressure in the back of your mouth
- Swollen, tender or bleeding gums behind your last molars
- Food getting stuck behind your back teeth
- Bad breath or a bad taste that won’t go away
- Jaw stiffness or trouble opening your mouth all the way
- Crowding or damage to the tooth in front of the wisdom tooth
Some wisdom teeth come in straight and never cause trouble. Others grow in sideways or only partly break through the gum. These are called impacted wisdom teeth, and they can trap food and bacteria.
X-Rays Show Us the Full Picture
Wisdom teeth sit near the nerve that gives feeling to your lower lip and chin. Before we remove one, we take a panoramic X-ray. When we need more detail, we take a 3D scan (CBCT) here in our office. This shows us exactly where the roots sit so we can plan the safest removal.
What Happens During Removal
- Exam and X-rays. We look at the position of each wisdom tooth and explain your options and the cost first.
- Numbing. We numb the area thoroughly before we start.
- Removal. Some wisdom teeth come out in one piece. Others are removed in sections, which is often easier on the surrounding bone.
- Recovery instructions. You go home with gauze and written aftercare instructions.
If your X-rays show an impacted wisdom tooth (one stuck under the gum or bone), we’ll refer you to an oral surgeon and explain why before anything is done.
Recovery Tips
- Bite on gauze for the first hour or so to help a clot form.
- For the first few days, don’t use straws, don’t smoke and don’t spit hard. These can loosen the clot and cause a painful dry socket.
- Eat soft foods like yogurt, soup and mashed potatoes, and avoid very hot drinks the first day.
- Use ice packs on your cheek during the first day to help with swelling.
- Brush gently and keep the area clean. See when you can brush after wisdom teeth removal.
- Call us at (713) 952-0522 if bleeding won’t stop, pain gets worse after day three, or you get a fever.
Insurance and Payment
- We accept most PPO plans, many Medicare Advantage plans, and Texas Medicaid for children. We check your benefits before we start.
- Wisdom tooth pain now? Our $59 emergency exam includes a panoramic X-ray and a single-tooth X-ray (self-pay price, not combined with insurance).
- Financing is available through CareCredit, Sunbit and Cherry.
Wisdom Teeth Questions
Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?
No. If they’re healthy, fully grown in, easy to clean and not hurting anything, they can often stay. We’ll check them at your regular exams.
What age is best?
Many people have wisdom teeth checked in their late teens or early twenties, when the roots aren’t fully formed yet. Adults can have them removed too.
Can I come in today with wisdom tooth pain?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, and we offer same-day emergency visits. We’re open Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM and Friday 8 AM–3 PM at 9650 Westheimer Rd, Suite 100, next to Randall’s. Call or text (713) 952-0522. Hablamos español.
Helpful Guides
Dealing with Wisdom Tooth Pain?
Call our office at (713) 952-0522 or book online for an evaluation.