Wisdom Teeth Removal in Whittier, CA

Wisdom teeth removal in Whittier, CA, at Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics is handled by our own doctors, Dr. Aaron Paz and Dr. Alfred Tamir, in our office, with no referrals to outside specialists.

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If pain or swelling at the back of your mouth is wearing you down, call us. If we determine the tooth needs to come out, we can often extract it the same day.

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In-HouseWisdom Teeth Removal
Same DayOften, When a Tooth Needs to Come Out
CBCT3D Imaging Available
Since 2003Serving Whittier

No Outside Referral for Your Wisdom Teeth

Many offices send wisdom teeth to a separate surgeon, which means another consultation and another wait. Here, our own doctors handle emergencies, including oral surgery and wisdom teeth, in-house and same day when possible.

Surgical dentistry has been part of our practice since we opened in 2003, and our doctors trained at New York University’s dental school.

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Signs a Wisdom Tooth May Be the Problem

Wisdom teeth can cause significant discomfort when they become impacted, inflamed, infected, or unable to come in properly. These are the symptoms we hear about most.

Pain at the Back of the Mouth

Aching behind your last molar can be hard to pinpoint. It may come from a wisdom tooth, the tooth next to it, or the gum around them, so we examine the whole area.

Swollen or Tender Gums

It can be difficult to clean around a tooth that has only partly come in. Gum tissue over or around it can become tender, swollen, or inflamed.

Trouble Opening Your Mouth

Stiffness or difficulty opening your mouth wide, along with pain at the back, can be a sign that a wisdom tooth needs prompt attention.

Discomfort When Chewing

Pain when you bite down on your back teeth is worth an exam. It helps to know whether the wisdom tooth or a neighboring molar is the source.

A Tooth That Hasn’t Fully Come In

A wisdom tooth may stay partly beneath the gum or be unable to emerge normally. We check its position and discuss whether monitoring or removal makes sense.

Problems With the Neighboring Molar

We also check the tooth in front of your wisdom tooth. Its condition matters when deciding how to address pain or other changes at the back of your mouth.

Important: Facial or neck swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical care. Do not wait for a dental appointment.

From First Exam to Removal

Wisdom teeth do not all develop the same way, so your exam and images guide the plan.

1
Exam of the whole area
We look at the wisdom tooth, the gum tissue around it, the neighboring molar, and your symptoms.
2
X-rays or a 3D scan
Images show how the tooth is positioned and how its roots sit. CBCT imaging is available when a more detailed view is helpful.
3
Remove or monitor
We explain whether the tooth should come out now or can be watched. If it needs to come out, we can often extract it the same day.
4
Removal and aftercare
Dr. Paz or Dr. Tamir numbs the area and removes the tooth in our office, then goes over your aftercare before you head home.

Wisdom tooth pain or swelling?

Call us to describe your symptoms. If the tooth needs to come out, we can often extract it the same day.

Call (562) 696-5544 Emergency Dentistry

Healing Well After Your Wisdom Tooth Comes Out

Every wisdom tooth is different, so your recovery instructions are written around your procedure and your health. Your dentist goes over them before you leave, and our team is a phone call away while you heal.

Plan to take it easy for the rest of the day.
A cold compress on the outside of your cheek can help with swelling.
Keep to soft, cool foods at first and chew on the other side. See our soft food ideas after dental surgery.
Skip straws and smoking so the area can heal.
Call us if swelling or pain increases, or if you have a fever.

Wisdom Tooth Care Connected to Other Treatment

What happens next depends on the exam. We explain how the tooth is positioned, what may be causing your symptoms, and which option fits your needs.

Emergency Dentist

New or worsening pain and swelling deserve a prompt call. We can typically see emergency patients the same day, find the source of the problem, and discuss the next step.

Tooth Extraction

A wisdom tooth is one of several teeth that may need to come out. Learn how we decide whether any damaged or infected tooth can be saved before recommending removal.

Root Canal Treatment

If pain at the back of your mouth turns out to come from an infected molar rather than the wisdom tooth, root canal treatment may let you keep that tooth.

What Patients Say About Our Office

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Had a great dental appointment at Atlantic Dental in Whittier, no pain & always making you comfortable.

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Leti was very nice and gave me very well feedback. Gave me good recommendations and was very gentle and was like a second mother to me. Would recommend and very good visits always.

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Atlantic Dental is great! Staff is friendly, the treatment was painless, I highly recommend this dental office.

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Your Wisdom Teeth Doctors

Dr. Alfred Tamir
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist
Dr. Aaron Paz, DDS, FICOI
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist

About Our Team

Insurance and Payment Options for Wisdom Teeth Removal

The cost of removal depends on your examination findings and treatment plan. Our benefits coordinator checks your PPO coverage and explains the expected out-of-pocket amount before treatment, then submits the claim for you.

Ask us about low initial payments, monthly payment plans, CareCredit, and Cherry. Read more about our insurance and payment options, or call us with your plan details.

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Financing available

Low initial payments and monthly payment plans for qualifying patients.

PPO plans we accept

We do not accept state insurance. Call us to confirm your specific plan.

Questions About Wisdom Teeth Removal in Whittier

Does a painful wisdom tooth always need to come out?

No. We examine the tooth, the gums, and the right images, then explain whether removal or monitoring is recommended for your situation. Sometimes the pain comes from the neighboring molar or the gum around it.

Can my wisdom tooth be removed the same day I come in?

Often, yes. We evaluate wisdom tooth emergencies, and if we determine the tooth needs to come out, we can often extract it the same day. The dentist assesses the tooth’s position, your symptoms, and the complexity first.

Do you send patients to an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth?

No. Dr. Paz and Dr. Tamir remove wisdom teeth themselves, in our Whittier office, with no referrals to outside specialists.

What if I’m nervous about having a wisdom tooth removed?

Tell us when you call. Your dentist will explain every step before starting, numb the area first, and answer your questions about the procedure and recovery.

What is recovery like after wisdom teeth removal?

Recovery depends on how the tooth was positioned and how it was removed. Expect some tenderness and swelling at first. Rest, cold compresses on the outside of the cheek, and soft foods usually help, and your dentist will tell you what to watch for.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Whittier?

The cost varies with the care you need and your insurance benefits. After an evaluation, we explain the plan, verify your PPO coverage, and discuss payment options such as CareCredit and Cherry.

Wisdom Teeth Care Near You on Greenleaf Avenue

A sore spot at the very back of your mouth is hard to see yourself. At our office at 6716 Greenleaf Avenue, you can have the area examined and find out whether the tooth needs treatment now or can be monitored.

If pain or swelling starts during the week, call us. Our English- and Spanish-speaking team can help you find a time, and our doctors can also be your dentist in Whittier for checkups and everything else.

As a full-service dentist in Whittier, we can also handle your cleanings and check-ups once your wisdom teeth are out.

Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics
6716 Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 696-5544

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

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Wisdom Tooth Bothering You? Call Today.

Our doctors examine the tooth, explain whether it should come out, and remove it in our office, often the same day when it needs to come out.