For many Palms residents, wisdom teeth removal is their first experience with an oral surgeon. The neighborhood’s mix of renters, young professionals, and working families includes a significant proportion of patients in their late teens and early to mid-twenties who have been flagged for wisdom tooth removal and are figuring out where to go and what to expect. Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center is located at 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90025, approximately three to four miles north of Palms via Sawtelle Boulevard or Barrington Avenue, a short and straightforward drive. Our team is accustomed to working with first-time oral surgery patients, explaining what is involved in plain language, and addressing concerns directly before any procedure is scheduled.
We want Palms patients to understand their care before committing to it. Our surgeons, Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi and Dr. Saman Vahedi, are both board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who trained at UCLA and USC. Learn more about our team and what board certification actually means in oral surgery.
Third molars are the last set of permanent teeth to develop, usually beginning to emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Most people’s jaws do not have adequate space for all four, which leads to impaction. An impacted wisdom tooth is one that cannot fully erupt into its normal position, whether because of bone, adjacent teeth, or its own growth angle. Left in place, impacted wisdom teeth can cause infection, cyst formation, crowding, and damage to neighboring roots.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons recommends evaluation in the late teens or early twenties while roots are still developing and bone is less dense, which leads to shorter, more predictable procedures and faster recovery. For Palms patients who are in that window and have already received a referral from their dentist or orthodontist, the right next step is a consultation with a board-certified oral surgeon, not further delay.
The consultation is not the surgery. The first visit is about understanding where your wisdom teeth are, what the recommended approach is, and what the cost will be. We use Cone Beam 3D imaging to get a precise three-dimensional view of each tooth’s position, root anatomy, and proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve. We explain what we find in plain terms. If you have questions about the procedure, the recovery, the sedation, or the cost, we answer all of them before you make any commitment.
The surgical appointment is scheduled separately, typically within a few weeks. Our pre-operative guidelines and pre-anesthesia instructions are sent to you well in advance so you arrive prepared. If you choose IV sedation, you will need a responsible adult to drive you home. The procedure itself takes under an hour for most patients. Recovery at home follows, with our complete post-operative care instructions provided at discharge.
Many Palms residents carry PPO dental coverage through their employer, a parent’s plan, or a private plan, and impacted wisdom tooth removal is one of the procedures most reliably covered under those plans. We verify your coverage before scheduling surgery and provide a full out-of-pocket estimate before any commitment is made. For patients who are uninsured or whose plan leaves a significant balance, we offer flexible financing through CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry. Visit our insurance and financing page for a full overview of billing and payment options for Palms and West LA patients.
Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi completed his undergraduate neuroscience degree at UCLA and his DDS at USC School of Dentistry, earning the Dean’s List distinction and the John Ingle Research Award. Dr. Saman Vahedi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the specialty’s highest credential, and completed his hospital-based residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. For Palms patients going through oral surgery for the first time, you will be in the hands of surgeons with the most rigorous training in the field and a practice built around clear, honest patient communication.
Read more about our team at Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center.
The first step is scheduling a consultation. Bring any X-rays from your dentist or orthodontist, or we take in-house 3D imaging. We walk you through what we find, explain what the procedure will involve, and provide a full cost estimate. Nothing is scheduled until you are comfortable with the plan and the information we have given you.
Most patients who choose IV sedation have no memory of the procedure at all. The sedation produces a deeply relaxed state and most patients are genuinely surprised when they are told surgery is over. Waking up feels like coming out of a short, comfortable sleep. For anxious patients, this is one of the most consistently reassuring aspects of the experience.
From the Palms area, Sawtelle Boulevard heading north to Wilshire or Barrington Avenue north to Wilshire are the most direct routes, typically 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Our address is 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
We offer financing through CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry, all of which allow you to spread the cost over monthly payments. Some plans offer promotional deferred-interest periods depending on the amount and your credit. We walk through financing options at your consultation and verify your insurance coverage so the total financial picture is clear before you commit to any treatment.
Recovery discomfort is most significant in the first 48 to 72 hours and is generally well-managed with the medication regimen we prescribe or recommend. Most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and manageable during this period. By day three or four, the majority of patients feel significantly more comfortable. We provide complete post-operative care guidance and are available for follow-up questions throughout your recovery.
A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon has completed dental school followed by a minimum of four years of hospital-based residency training, including surgical management of impacted teeth, sedation and anesthesia, trauma, and oral pathology. Board certification requires additional written and oral examinations beyond residency. General dentists perform routine extractions but typically refer complex or impacted wisdom teeth to oral surgeons for this reason.
Whether you are a Palms resident dealing with your first oral surgery referral, a parent scheduling care for a young adult at home, or someone who has been putting this off until it became urgent, Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center is ready to help. We explain everything clearly, work with your insurance and budget, and provide board-certified surgical care in a West LA office that is a short drive north of Palms via Sawtelle or Barrington.
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