If you are searching for wisdom teeth removal in Brentwood, CA, Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center is one of the closest board-certified oral surgery practices to your neighborhood. Our office at 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90025 is approximately 1.2 miles from the heart of Brentwood, making it a practical and convenient choice for residents, UCLA students and faculty living nearby, and parents booking care for their college-age children. A short drive east along Wilshire Boulevard, San Vicente, or Sunset puts you at our door with no freeway required.
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common procedures we perform. Whether your dentist has recommended extraction after reviewing new X-rays, you are experiencing pain or pressure near the back of your jaw, or you want to take care of removal during a summer break before returning to school, our team is ready to help. We perform same-day surgical consultations and extractions when timing and clinical appropriateness align. Learn more about our surgeons and their credentials before scheduling.
Third molars, commonly called wisdom teeth, typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Because the jaw is often too small to accommodate them fully, wisdom teeth may become impacted, meaning they are unable to erupt normally through the gumline. Impacted wisdom teeth can remain entirely beneath the bone, emerge at an angle that crowds adjacent teeth, or partially break through the gum in ways that create persistent infection risk.
Common reasons patients from Brentwood seek removal include pain or swelling at the back of the jaw, pressure behind the second molars, recurring infections around a partially erupted tooth, and recommendations from an orthodontist or general dentist following panoramic imaging. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the majority of young adults have at least one wisdom tooth that requires monitoring or removal. Earlier removal during the late teenage years or early twenties typically results in shorter recovery times, because root development is incomplete and the surrounding bone is more flexible.
We understand that patients coming in from Brentwood, including college students on break and young professionals managing busy schedules, value efficiency. When your imaging is available and your case is straightforward, we work to align your consultation and surgery on the same day. This is not always possible, as clinical factors and scheduling must align, but we make every effort to accommodate patients who have limited time.
For patients who experience anxiety around dental procedures, IV sedation is available and administered directly by our board-certified surgeons. Unlike sedation performed by a separate anesthesiologist in a hospital setting, our surgeons are trained and licensed to administer sedation in-office, which keeps the process streamlined and cost-effective. Under IV sedation, you remain deeply relaxed throughout the procedure with no memory of the surgical experience. You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you for the first few hours after surgery.
Summer is the single most popular window for wisdom tooth removal among high school graduates, incoming college students, and UCLA undergraduates living in Brentwood and the surrounding Westside. The reason is practical: recovery from wisdom tooth extraction typically takes three to seven days, and the summer months provide the time to rest, recover, and return to normal activity before fall semester begins.
If you are a parent booking for a student who will be home through August, or a student planning your own care before returning to school, we recommend scheduling your consultation as early in the summer as possible. Our calendar fills quickly during peak summer months. Bring any existing panoramic X-rays from your general dentist to your first appointment, or we can take our own Cone Beam 3D imaging on-site for a more detailed view of root position and proximity to surrounding nerves.
Wisdom tooth removal is frequently covered at least in part by PPO dental insurance plans, particularly when the procedure is medically necessary due to impaction, infection, or crowding. We work with a broad range of PPO dental insurance carriers and will verify your benefits prior to your appointment so there are no surprises on procedure day.
For patients without insurance, or for portions of the procedure not covered by your plan, we offer flexible payment options to help manage the cost of care. We also provide itemized estimates before any procedure begins. Visit our insurance and financing page for a general overview of how we handle coverage verification and patient billing. If you have questions about your specific plan, our front office team is happy to assist before you schedule.
Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center is led by two board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with deep ties to the Westside. Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi completed his undergraduate training in neuroscience at UCLA and his DDS at the USC School of Dentistry, where he graduated on the Dean’s List and received the John Ingle Research Award in 2009. Dr. Saman Vahedi completed both his undergraduate degree and dental training at UCLA and USC respectively, followed by a hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident in 2013 and 2014. Dr. Vahedi holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the highest level of credentialing in the specialty.
You can read more about our team and their combined approach to patient care at Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center.
Our office is approximately 1.2 miles from the center of Brentwood, located at 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Most patients drive east on Wilshire Boulevard and arrive in under 10 minutes. We are also accessible via San Vicente Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard.
Yes. We offer IV sedation administered directly by our board-certified surgeons. Most patients who opt for sedation have no memory of the procedure and recover comfortably at home the same day. You must have a responsible adult drive you home and stay with you for the first few hours. We can review your sedation options during your consultation.
Summer break is widely considered the best window for college-age patients. Recovery from a standard four-tooth extraction is typically three to seven days, and having that time at home before returning to campus makes the process much more manageable. We recommend booking as early as possible during the summer, as our schedule fills quickly between June and August.
Yes, we work with a wide range of PPO dental insurance plans and will verify your coverage before your procedure. Medically necessary wisdom tooth removal, including impacted teeth, is commonly covered at least in part. We provide clear estimates before surgery so you know what to expect. For those without insurance or with limited coverage, we offer flexible payment options.
We use in-house Cone Beam 3D imaging, which gives our surgeons a precise, three-dimensional view of your wisdom teeth including root position, angle, and proximity to surrounding nerves and structures. This allows us to plan the safest and most efficient surgical approach without requiring an outside referral for imaging.
Most patients feel significantly better by day three or four. Swelling and mild discomfort are most pronounced in the first 48 to 72 hours and gradually improve. We provide detailed post-operative care instructions and are available by phone if any concerns arise during your recovery. Patients who have all four teeth removed simultaneously may experience slightly longer recovery than those having one or two teeth extracted.
Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center is minutes from Brentwood and ready to help you move forward with wisdom tooth removal in a comfortable, professional setting. Dr. Shadi and Dr. Vahedi bring board-certified credentials, on-site 3D imaging, and full sedation capability to every case. Whether you are planning ahead for the summer or dealing with an urgent concern, we are here to help.
Request an appointment online or call us at (310) 846-8978. We also serve patients from Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, and Westwood, and you can view all the communities we serve on the Westside.
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