Wisdom Teeth Removal
In Torrance, CA

If your doctor tells you that you need your wisdom teeth removed, you may be scared but not surprised. We’ve all seen our friends, family, and loved ones go through it. Though common, removing your wisdom teeth can be a complicated procedure. That’s why it’s important to go to an expert who specializes in complex issues of the teeth and mouth. Oral surgeons are well-equipped in treating problematic wisdom teeth and preserving your oral health.

Why might I need wisdom teeth removed?

While not always harmful, it is often recommended for wisdom teeth to be extracted. When wisdom teeth are impacted or partially erupted, they do not provide any function but may cause significant harm to adjacent tooth and the jaw bone. Their eruption may cause dental crowding and misalignment of other teeth. They also encourage bacteria to accumulate in the pockets of your gum, putting you at risk for gum disease, infection, and tooth decay. Lastly, they may lead to cysts and tumors of the jaw that are locally destructive.

Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Our doctors are both board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons. This distinction is not required but reflects our commitment to excellence. After completing residency, we then had to take additional series of examinations provided by an independent body to verify that we not only completed training but have demonstrated comprehension and competence. Rest assured, your smile is in the best (and safest) care when you come to our practice.

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Sedation Options For Maximum Comfort

We know wisdom teeth removal can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be. We administer general anesthesia in a controlled environment to make the procedure as painless as possible.

Holistic Materials

We offer biologically-compatible materials to improve your treatment and recovery process. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) accelerates the healing process, minimizes pain, and decreases swelling during treatment. Not only that, but it strengthens the function and structure of the bone.

The Benefits of Wisdom Teeth Removal

Eliminates Pain and Discomfort

Wisdom teeth can cause pain and discomfort. They have no limitations in how they erupt, often growing sideways or putting uncomfortable pressure on your other teeth. Wisdom teeth removal will relieve the pain and release your teeth from the pressure.

Prevents Infection & Bacteria

When wisdom teeth partially erupt, the open gap around the teeth is essentially a pool for bacteria to grow and thrive. Removing your wisdom teeth will keep your mouth healthy and free from bacteria and infection.

Keeps Teeth Aligned

Erupting wisdom teeth may put pressure on your surrounding teeth. This often disrupts the alignment of your teeth and can misalign a previously straight smile. Tooth crowding is also problematic in keeping up with a healthy oral hygiene routine.

The Wisdom Teeth Removal Process

Treatment Plan

Our treatment plan will be determined based on your medical history and any relevant x-rays taken from your general dentist. We may need to take additional x-rays to ensure we have a complete view of your oral health. We will then create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs and go over sedative options for maximum comfort.

The Procedure

Your doctor will numb your mouth with a local anesthetic and administer sedation to make you more comfortable, usually this consists of general anesthesia or laughing gas. Your doctor will then gently loosen the tooth in the socket with a dental elevator. Once it’s loose, they will remove the tooth with dental forceps. The surgical site will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected so the healing process can begin.

Recovery & Aftercare

Once the procedure is completed, sutures will be placed so that the site can heal correctly. Before we send you home, we will provide thorough instructions to ensure that your mouth is recovering at a normal pace. Although the best way to heal is with proper rest and relaxation, we will only be a phone call away if you have any questions!

I would highly recommend this office. The staff are friendly and the oral surgeons are top notch. They don't try to sell you on procedures that aren't necessary and are very professional and thorough during the whole process. I had a dental implant inserted and two wisdom teeth pulled. I felt so at ease just before surgery because they were so friendly and warm. They performed the extractions and insertion effectively and was feeling fine afterwards. They called the next day to check on me. Through our the whole process, they patiently explained everything to me and didn't move on until I was fully informed. I was surprised that they sent me a check back when they discovered, on their own, that they over charged me.

Bruce Halpern

Excellent service. Kind, caring and sensitive to your needs. They totally explained step-by-step what they were doing, which totally eased my mind. I loved the doctors sense of humor.

Cheryl Andersen

I had a follow up appointment yesterday at Peninsula Oral Surgery after having an unrepairable tooth pulled and a bone graft done in October. Everything is going well. Everyone there couldn't be nicer. I feel very much at ease there and I feel confident in my care and treatment. Every aspect of my care from billing to my treatments are explained thoroughly. I am very satisfied with Peninsula Oral Surgery.Follow up: I just had my final appointment there yesterday to test if my implant is stable so that I can get my crown. I am happy to say that everything went well and my regular dentist will be putting in my new crown when it is made and ready. Everyone was so nice and helpful and they went out of their way to make the experience as pleasant as possible.

Marsha Hearn

Dr Nguyen and his entire staff were knowledgeable and friendly and took time to explain all of the details of my procedure, answered all of my questions and kept me updated throughout the procedure. They gave me comprehensive and easily understood post op instructions and called me a few hours after so went home to be sure there were no problems. The whole team was great

David Campisi

My daughter had her wisdom teeth pull here this week. Went very smoothly. The nurses were gentle, caring, and friendly. They let her take as much time as needed in recovery room. I felt she was well cared for. Clean, nice facility. They used a blood procedure to speed up the recovery process.

Geraldine Trivedi

I took my son to see Dr Nguyen for a consultation regarding his wisdom teeth, per our dentist recommendation. The office is very nice and the staff super nice. They explain everything to you through the whole process, so that you understand the choices you have and the pros and cons involved. They were all very open to answering any and every question you have. My son really likes the process so far and fingers crossed when he goes to get the wisdom teeth pulled. So far, we have full confidence in them!

Barbara R

Dr. Nguyen and the entire team at Peninsula Oral Surgery were fantastic at providing complete answers to my many questions about getting a dental implant. That sort of professionalism and care continued before, during and after my procedure. It went so much better than I’d imagined and I’m thrilled with being able to have this procedure contribute to my dental health!

John Hayes

I suffer from extreme anxiety and panic attacks when it comes to any type of doctor visits. The day of my wisdom teeth removal, my anxiety was through the roof! The young surgeon walks in, full of positive confidence and put all my troubles at ease in less than three seconds! I wake up and all 5 teeth 🦷 removed, with no pain at all! This place is beyond amazing and whenever I need any major oral surgeries, this is the place for me, no question! The staff was amazing as well…. RESPECT 🫡 AND LOVE ❤️

Ken

Have had several procedures done by Dr Omoto and all of them were exceptional experiences. The whole staff a pleasure to deal with and Dr. Omoto quick, efficient, and professional every time.

Alan Watson

Friendly staff. I'm the type of person that hates fluffy conversation so I loved Dr. NGUYEN gets straight to the point and fast! There are no hidden fees. Very clean

Gabriela Lopez

When I arrived at the dentist office I was very anxious because I’m getting an implant and had developed an infection in the tooth. The dental staff was so pleasant and professional that I immediately felt more relaxed. My procedure was explained to me step by step even demonstrating the dental tools they planned to use. My doctor, Dr Nguyen is an amazing doctor and a kind person. He removed the infection with so much compassion and saved my implant.The whole team is awesome. I would definitely recommend Peninsula Oral Surgery to anyone even my own family.

Sandra Phillips

An emergency, no appointment, new patient and was welcomed by a competent,friendly, caring staff. Dr. Nguyen compassionate and attentive manner put me at ease immediately. A stressful event, handled with care. Will definitely recommend/refer to friends, thank you, sincerely.

Jennifer Pranin

Experience was very positiveEveryone was very professional and everything was explained very thorough. Would highly recommend!!!

Marius Dylka

Love Dr. Nguyen! He is very skilled and has great bedside manner. I had to have an implant redone (from a different previous surgeon) and he accomplished what feels like a miracle. I am so grateful to have found him and his office.

Nancy

So organized. They took me right away, since I checked in online there was nothing for me to fill out when i arrived so that is unusual but in an awesome way. Was like clockwork, x-rays, talked with the assistant then the Doc. Then the front desk explained everything to me and the cost of everything so I wouldn't be blindsided like other offices. Just a great experience at the office for something like extractions and implants that sounds painful. Thank you team.

John Ambrosi

Dr. Omoto is excellent. Office friendly and efficient. Have had 3 separate procedures there all with excellent outcomes.

Andres Jimenez

So happy that my dentist told me about Dr. Nyugen. Wonderful bedside manner. Dr Nyugen will explain the procedure thoroughly and make sure he’s answered every question you have. I had a dental implant and it went smoothly. About 40 minutes total. Would highly recommend his services.

Jeanette Adamowicz

Great people ,they actually care about the people and their concern ,very happy with the doctor and their crew .keep it up you’re awesome.👏

Giovanni Mannino

Dr. Omoto and his entire staff are always friendly, courteous and professional. I actually enjoy going there despite it being an oral surgery office!

Sophie Heard

I got a very complete explanation from Dr. Nguyen. He offered several options, and then advised no treatment at all. I was pleased.

Laurence Yarosh

Very professional, caring and friendly. Exceeded my expectations. Educated me to make the best choice. Followed up call after my procedure I highly recommend PENINSULA ORAL SURGERY & IMPLANTS.

Lori Grim

I so much appreciated Peninsula Oral Surgery’s care! My 98-year old mother needed a root extraction. Dr. Nguyen and all support people were expedient, kind, responsive and amazingly, wonderfully competent. Mom had no significant swelling or pain, nor need for antibiotics (something she never reacts to well). I took her to her nearby, regular dentist one week later to make sure that her healing process was going as expected as, because of severe short-term memory loss, she has trouble understanding and expressing how she is feeling. I can’t thank Peninsula Oral Surgery enough for the way this problem was resolved.

Leslie Burkhardt

I was very impressed with Peninsula Oral Surgery & Implants! I'm so pleased that my periodontist referred me there. The entire staff, from the front office, consultation team, as well as the surgical team are very efficient, friendly, and caring. I owe a huge thanks to Dr. Omoto and Tanya for the removal of 2 wisdom teeth. They both guided me through the entire procedure and assured I wasn't experiencing any discomfort. Thank you Giselle for the follow up phone call a few hours after my surgery. My recovery at home was GREAT!!! I had no pain at all and did not need to take any prescribed medication! Thank you again, Dr. Omoto and staff! What a positive experience!I highly recommend Peninsula Oral Surgery & Implants office.

Vikki Hudson

"So organized. They took me right away, since I checked in online there was nothing for me to fill out when i arrived so that is unusual but in an awesome way. Was like clockwork, x-rays, talked with the assistant then the Doc. Then the front desk explained everything to me and the cost of everything so I wouldn't be blindsided like other offices. Just a great experience at the office for something like extractions and implants that sounds painful. Thank you team."

John A.

"This is my first time at Peninsula Oral Surgery, the staff in this office were very friendly and helpful, the office is very clean and well maintained.For my procedure that date, I was seen by Dr. Nguyen and his dental assistants, they explained steps by steps what will be done.Dr. Nguyen he was very gentle and skillful, caring keep the patient updated on the progress he ensured I’m in the most comfortable and minimize any pain or discomfort.

Overall, I’m extremely satisfy with service received at this office from Dr. Nguyen and his staff. A BIG thank you to all and highly recommended you visit this office for any dental work."

Cathy B.

"I so much appreciated Peninsula Oral Surgery’s care! My 98-year old mother needed a root extraction. Dr. Nguyen and all support people were expedient, kind, responsive and amazingly, wonderfully competent. Mom had no significant swelling or pain, nor need for antibiotics (something she never reacts to well). I took her to her nearby, regular dentist one week later to make sure that her healing process was going as expected as, because of severe short-term memory loss, she has trouble understanding and expressing how she is feeling. I can’t thank Peninsula Oral Surgery enough for the way this problem was resolved."

Leslie B.

"What a Friendly office and doctor. Professional, great communication in detail and I had a positive experience! I really like this office."

Margie

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.

There are many reasons why wisdom teeth removal may be necessary. This includes wisdom teeth growing in at the wrong angle. They can grow sideways, partially erupt, or even become trapped underneath the gum and bone. Impacted wisdom teeth can take many positions in the bone as they try to find a pathway to successfully erupt. All of these reasons make wisdom teeth removal necessary to preserve your oral health.

Sometimes wisdom teeth aren’t painful which can indicate different things. There is a chance they may be growing in properly without any issues, but pain-free doesn’t necessarily mean there’s nothing wrong. Even if they aren’t causing pain currently, it doesn’t mean issues won’t arise in the future. Wisdom teeth are often impacted or trapped beneath the surface of the gums which will become a larger issue later down the line. That’s why it’s important to consult with your doctor regardless of pain or not so we can provide you with more information.

Thanks to our sedation options, the procedure itself is not painful. You won’t feel any discomfort before or immediately after. After a few hours, it’s common to feel tenderness, swelling, bruising, and possibly some bleeding. These symptoms generally peak 2-3 days after the procedure and will slowly diminish as you continue to heal. Make sure to only eat soft foods for about a week to prevent further irritation.

Caring for the extraction site after your operation is essential in avoiding dry socket. Dry socket is a complication that arises if a blood clot fails to form, exposing your nerves and causing pain. If bleeding occurs, place gauze and bite firmly on the extraction site for 30-45 minutes. Also, for the first few days following your extraction, avoid drinking anything through a straw, as the suction can dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket. Avoid smoking and the use of tobacco products as well – not only can the suction cause dry socket, but the chemicals present in tobacco products can significantly impede your body’s ability to heal. Contact our office if bleeding persists multiple days following the extraction.

Extractions to remove impacted wisdom teeth, or damaged or decayed teeth, are often covered by insurance because it's a medical necessity. However, every insurance plan has various benefits and policies, so we recommend that you contact your insurance provider for specific details.

Wisdom Teeth RemovalIn Torrance, CA