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Get quality care for wisdom tooth removal from board-certified oral surgeons. 

  • Safe and convenient care – Oral surgery for wisdom tooth removal is performed in our Bethlehem dental office and performed by a team of specially trained clinicians. 
  • We welcome Medicaid and most insurances – We are in network with most dental insurance plans, including Medicaid & CHIP, to make quality oral surgery accessible for all who need it. 
  • Get treatment quickly –  our simple and streamlined referral process gets you on the schedule for treatment quickly, without months of waiting. 
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In-Network With Most Insurances, CHIP, & Medicaid

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth

What are wisdom teeth? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are the last set of teeth to grow in. Many times, wisdom teeth do not have enough space in the mouth to grow in properly. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

What are premolars? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

Premolars, also known as bicuspids, are permanent teeth between the molars and the canine teeth. Kids typically get their premolars between the ages of 10-12. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

Why does my child need to have them removed? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

If there is adequate space in the mouth and the teeth can grow in correctly, they may not need to be removed. However, impacted teeth may increase your risk of infection, decay to neighboring teeth, bone damage, or crowded and misaligned teeth. These teeth may also need to be removed in order to start or complete orthodontic treatment. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

Where is the oral surgery performed? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

Oral surgery procedures for wisdom tooth removal is performed in our recently renovated Lehigh Valley office, located at 1020 W Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

Is anesthesia provided for oral surgery? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

Yes, the oral surgeon will administer anesthesia to make patients comfortable during the procedure. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

What is the recovery time for wisdom tooth removal and oral surgery? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

Each surgery, and each patient, is unique. Generally most people can resume normal activities such as school or work within three to five days, but overall recovery is typically within one to two weeks. Strenuous activity should be avoided during recovery. Your surgeon and clinical team will provide specific post-care instructions. u003cdiv data-schema-only=u0022falseu0022 class=u0022wp-block-aioseo-faqu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e

How do I schedule an appointment? u003cdiv class=u0022aioseo-faq-block-answeru0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/divu003e

To schedule an oral surgery appointment, you’ll first need to receive a referral from your dentist or orthodontist. They will review the x-rays and provide you with a referral to our oral surgery clinic. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to schedule your consultation and surgery appointment, which are typically on the same day. u003cspan class=u0022cp-load-after-postu0022 style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Lato; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003cp style=u0022box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato; color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; line-height: 28px; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: rgb(59, 59, 59); font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; white-space-collapse: collapse;u0022u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003e