WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Corpus Christi
Relief from painful, crowded, or impacted wisdom teeth.
Dental Inlet offers wisdom teeth removal, also called wisdom teeth extraction, in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Ahmad examines your mouth and X-rays, explains whether your wisdom teeth should come out, and walks you through every step so you know what to expect.
✓ Consultation first ✓ Same-day emergency care ✓ Insurance accepted
When wisdom teeth need to come out
Not every wisdom tooth has to be removed. We recommend extraction when a tooth is causing, or is likely to cause, a problem.
Pain or swelling
Soreness at the back of your jaw, or swollen gums around a wisdom tooth.
Impacted teeth
A tooth that is trapped under the gum or bone and cannot grow in properly.
Crowding
Wisdom teeth that push on neighboring teeth and can cause damage or shifting.
Decay or gum disease
Teeth at the back are hard to clean, so problems can start there.
In severe pain or have swelling?
We offer same-day emergency care. Call us instead of waiting.
What to expect
From your first visit to the day of the procedure, we explain each step in plain language.
1. Consultation and X-rays
Dr. Ahmad examines your mouth and takes X-rays to see where your wisdom teeth are and whether they should be removed.
2. Comfort and numbing
The area is numbed with local anesthetic. If you are nervous, ask about laughing gas sedation.
3. Removing the tooth
Your tooth is gently removed. Impacted teeth may need a small opening in the gum.
4. Aftercare
We give you written instructions for the first days at home, and you can call us with questions.
Recovery and aftercare
The first few days
- Rest, and hold a cold pack to your cheek to ease swelling
- Eat soft foods and drink plenty of fluids
- Avoid straws, smoking, and spitting hard, which can disturb the healing clot
- Rinse gently with warm salt water after the first day, as we advise
- Take pain relief exactly as directed
Call us if
- Pain gets worse after the first few days
- Bleeding does not slow down
- Swelling or fever increases
- You have a bad taste or foul smell from the area
Trouble breathing or swallowing? Go to the nearest emergency room.
Wisdom teeth removal cost in Corpus Christi
The price depends on how many teeth are removed and how complex the removal is.
Insurance
Dental insurance often covers part of wisdom teeth removal. We accept most PPO insurances and help you check your benefits.
Payment plans
Payment plans and the CareCredit credit card are available, subject to credit approval.
A clear price first
We explain the cost before treatment, so there are no surprises.
Wisdom teeth questions, answered
Do wisdom teeth have to be removed?
Not always. Healthy wisdom teeth that have grown in fully and that you can clean well may not need to come out. We recommend removal when a tooth causes pain, infection, decay, crowding, or damage to nearby teeth.
Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?
The area is numbed, so you should not feel pain during the procedure, only some pressure. Soreness afterward is normal, and we give you instructions to manage it.
How long is recovery?
Many people feel better within a few days, and the gum takes longer to heal fully. We will tell you what to expect for your case.
Can I be sedated for wisdom teeth removal?
We offer laughing gas sedation for nervous patients.
What is dry socket?
Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the empty socket is lost, leaving the bone exposed and painful. Avoid straws, smoking, and hard spitting for the first few days, and call us if pain gets worse.
Book a wisdom teeth consultation
Dr. Ahmad will examine your mouth, review your X-rays, and tell you whether your wisdom teeth should come out.