Oral Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Straight answers, gentle removal, and a written price before anything happens.

Wisdom teeth removal in West Columbia, SC doesn't need to be scary or mysterious about price. At Todays Dental, we evaluate your wisdom teeth with a panoramic x-ray, tell you plainly whether they need to come out, and quote the full cost before anything happens. Most extractions are done comfortably right here in our Medical Circle office with local anesthetic and sedation options, and teens and college students — we're 10 minutes from USC — are a specialty of the house.

Wisdom teeth removal consultation in West Columbia SC
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Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need to Come Out

  • Pain or pressure at the back of the jaw, especially when chewing.
  • Swollen, tender, or bleeding gums around a partially erupted tooth.
  • Repeated food traps and infections behind your second molars.
  • Crowding pressure that threatens straightened or healthy teeth.
  • X-ray evidence of impaction, cysts, or damage to neighboring roots.
Panoramic dental x-ray evaluation for wisdom teeth
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Your Consult and X-Ray

Every wisdom tooth case starts with a panoramic x-ray and an honest conversation. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, fully erupted, and cleanable, we'll tell you to keep them — in writing. If removal is the right call, you leave with an exact written quote and a scheduled date, usually within the week.

Complex impactions that are better served by a specialist get a referral, not an upsell. Most cases, though, are handled comfortably as part of our oral surgery services right here in the office.

Comfortable sedation dentistry for wisdom tooth extraction
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Comfort and Sedation Options

The procedure itself is done under local anesthetic, so you feel pressure, not pain. For anxious patients we offer sedation options and a go-at-your-pace approach — no surprises, and we pause whenever you ask.

Simpler cases that don't involve impaction are often closer to routine extractions — quicker, gentler, and less expensive than most patients expect.

Wisdom teeth removal recovery guidance
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Recovery, Day by Day

  • Day 1: Rest, gauze pressure, and cold compresses. Soft foods only — think smoothies, yogurt, and soup.
  • Days 2–3: Swelling peaks and starts to fade. Most patients manage with over-the-counter medication.
  • Days 4–7: Back to most normal foods and activities; avoid straws and smoking while the sites close.
  • Anytime: You get a written day-by-day plan and a direct line to call with any concern.
Transparent pricing for wisdom teeth removal in West Columbia
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Cost, Insurance, and Financing

Cost depends on how many teeth are coming out and whether they're impacted — so we never quote blind. After your x-ray you get one exact written price, before anything is scheduled.

We accept most insurance plans and SC Medicaid where covered, and monthly financing options through Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit split the cost into predictable payments. Learn more about wisdom teeth at the ADA's MouthHealthy guide.

GOOD TO KNOW

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How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in West Columbia?

Cost depends on how many teeth and whether they're impacted. After a panoramic x-ray, you get an exact written quote — insurance and monthly financing through Cherry or Sunbit both apply.

Will it hurt?

The procedure itself is done under local anesthetic (sedation available), so you feel pressure, not pain. Most patients manage recovery with over-the-counter medication after the first day.

How long is recovery?

Plan on 2–3 easy days and about a week before totally normal eating. We give you a written day-by-day plan and a direct line to call with any concern.

Do all wisdom teeth need removal?

No. If yours are healthy, fully erupted, and cleanable, we'll tell you to keep them — and we put that in writing too.

Can I be sedated for the procedure?

Yes — sedation options are available for anxious patients and longer procedures. We'll walk through the choices at your consult so you know exactly what to expect.

Do you take Medicaid for wisdom teeth removal?

We accept SC Healthy Connections Medicaid and verify your specific coverage before treatment, so you know what's covered before anything happens.

PAYING FOR CARE

No surprises, ever.

We review your benefits up front and lay out every option in plain language — so cost is never the reason care gets delayed.

INSURANCE

Accepted & welcomed

We work with most major providers, plus Medicaid and Medicare for adults and children.

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FINANCING

Flexible, no-surprise plans

In-house payment plans and third-party financing so treatment fits your budget, not the other way around.

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