Wisdom Teeth Removal in Toronto — Sedation Available, All Under One Roof

For four straightforward (erupted) wisdom teeth: about 45-60 minutes total. For impacted teeth requiring surgical removal: 30-60 minutes per tooth. Most patients have all four removed in one visit under IV sedation. We'll give you a specific time estimate after your CBCT scan and consultation.

It depends on your sedation level. With local anesthesia only, you're fully awake but the area is numb. With nitrous, you're awake but relaxed. With oral sedation, you're drowsy but responsive. With IV sedation ('twilight sleep'), you're aware enough to respond to simple instructions but you won't remember much. With GA (where authorized), you're fully asleep.

Most patients are back to normal activities in 3-7 days. First 24 hours — rest, ice, soft cold foods, no straws. Days 2-3 — swelling peaks, switch to warm compresses, soft warm foods. Days 4-7 — gradual return to normal eating. Day 7-10 — follow-up for suture removal if needed. Full bone healing takes about 3-6 months.

A complication that occurs in about 2-5% of wisdom teeth extractions, usually days 3-5 after surgery. Symptoms: severe throbbing pain (worse than the original), bad taste, visible bone in socket, pain radiating to ear or temple. Treatment: we apply a medicated dressing — relief is usually within minutes. Prevention: no straws, no smoking, no vigorous rinsing, no spitting for the first 24 hours.

Not after any sedation other than nitrous. With nitrous — yes, after 5-10 minutes. With oral, IV, or GA sedation — absolutely not. You'll need a responsible adult to drive you home.

Most patients take 1-2 days off for routine extractions, 2-4 days for impacted/surgical. Physical labor: 3-5 days. Athletes: 7-10 days before contact sports. We'll provide a doctor's note if needed.

Cost depends on complexity (simple vs surgical), number of teeth, and sedation level. Simple extraction: ODA fee guide. Surgical (impacted): higher per the fee guide. IV sedation adds a separate fee. CDCP covers eligible patients. Most insurance plans cover surgical extractions partially or fully. We provide a written estimate before any procedure.

Modern jaws have decreased in size, leaving insufficient room for third molars. Even if not currently painful, impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth often cause: damage to neighboring teeth, gum infection (pericoronitis), cysts, crowding, and they're easier to remove between ages 17-25 before roots are fully formed. Your dentist will recommend removal based on CBCT imaging and clinical examination.

Most patients are anxious. Three things help: (1) IV sedation — you won't remember it. (2) Doing all four at once. (3) Knowing what to expect — watch our walkthrough video, ask any question. We never sedate against your wishes; you choose your comfort level.

Call us. We reserve same-day appointments for wisdom tooth emergencies. We can drain an infection, prescribe antibiotics, and schedule surgical removal for the next available slot — usually within 24-48 hours.