Oral Surgery
Comfort-focused wisdom teeth removal to help prevent pain, infection, and future dental complications.
Serving La Jolla & Chula Vista, CA.
Wisdom teeth removal is a common oral surgery procedure used to remove impacted, overcrowded, or problematic third molars. Removing wisdom teeth can help prevent pain, infection, swelling, damage to neighboring teeth, and future dental complications. Dr. Seraj evaluates wisdom teeth with CBCT imaging and digital X-rays, then recommends removal only when it is clinically appropriate. The procedure is performed with patient comfort in mind, and most patients recover quickly with proper post-operative care.
Same-day appointment options may be available when scheduling allows. Our teams at Elite Smiles of La Jolla, with Elite Dental Care as our Chula Vista location serve patients throughout La Jolla, Chula Vista, and the greater San Diego County area, with most PPO plans accepted.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed right away. The right choice depends on symptoms, X-ray findings, tooth position, gum health, and risk to nearby teeth.
| Question | Removal | Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | Wisdom teeth are painful, infected, impacted, decayed, or damaging nearby teeth. | Wisdom teeth are fully erupted, healthy, easy to clean, and not crowding other teeth. |
| Main goal | Prevent recurring pain, infection, cysts, decay, and pressure on adjacent molars. | Track stable wisdom teeth with routine exams and X-rays before problems develop. |
| Timing | Often easier when roots are still developing and before repeated inflammation occurs. | May be reasonable when there are no symptoms and the tooth position is low risk. |
| Follow-up | Includes post-operative instructions, soft foods, and healing checks when needed. | Requires ongoing dental visits and updated imaging if symptoms or tooth position change. |
Dr. Seraj reviews your X-rays and symptoms before recommending wisdom tooth removal or continued monitoring.
Dr. Seraj and the Elite Smiles of La Jolla team bring over two decades of clinical expertise to every patient visit.
CBCT 3D imaging, digital X-rays, and advanced treatment tools help us evaluate tooth position, roots, nerves, and surrounding bone before wisdom tooth removal.
Same-day appointment options may be available when scheduling allows, so wisdom tooth concerns can be evaluated without unnecessary delay.
We accept most PPO insurance plans and offer flexible payment options to make quality care accessible.
From the moment you arrive, we prioritize your comfort in a warm, welcoming setting, with nitrous oxide or laughing gas available when appropriate.
Every patient receives a custom treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Visit us in La Jolla or Chula Vista for wisdom teeth evaluations, CBCT imaging, extractions, and follow-up care. Patients visit from Pacific Beach, UTC, Clairemont, Del Mar, Bonita, Eastlake, South Bay, and nearby San Diego communities.
"Came to Elite Smiles of La Jolla with multiple concerns and the staff handled each with so much care! It's evident that Dr. Seraj is very experienced, and she always makes sure things are done efficiently and carefully. I had a wisdom tooth extraction done today and it was very quick and painless! The whole staff is very warm and welcoming. I would recommend everyone visit this office!"
Schedule a wisdom teeth evaluation in La Jolla or Chula Vista. We review your symptoms, X-rays or CBCT imaging, comfort options, and whether removal or monitoring is the right next step. Most PPO plans accepted.