Wisdom Teeth Removal in Sarasota–Bradenton
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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Sarasota

Overview

What are wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the most common reason people see an oral surgeon in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Most wisdom-teeth cases are handled by board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons rather than general dentists, especially when teeth are impacted or sitting near a nerve. Cost depends heavily on how the teeth are positioned (erupted vs. soft-tissue vs. bony impaction) and the type of anesthesia used. The ranges below are typical 2026 self-pay estimates for the Sarasota-Bradenton metro and can shift with insurance and complexity.

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Your options.

Simple (erupted) extraction

Tooth has fully come in; routine removal.

Often done under local anesthesia. $200-$400 per tooth
Soft-tissue impaction

Tooth is covered by gum but not bone.

$300-$550 per tooth
Bony impaction

Tooth is partially or fully encased in jawbone.

More surgical time; may need sectioning. $450-$800 per tooth
IV sedation / general anesthesia

Sedation add-on for multiple or complex extractions.

Commonly used when removing all four at once. $300-$700
Real Sarasota pricing

What wisdom teeth removal costs.

Technique
Typical range
Downtime
All four wisdom teeth (with sedation)
$1,500-$3,500
Typical bundled self-pay range depending on impaction level.
Panoramic / 3D imaging
$100-$350
Often required before surgery; sometimes bundled.
Consultation
$75-$200
Some practices credit this toward surgery.

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How to choose

Dental credentials, explained.

Oral & maxillofacial surgeons treat the mouth, jaws and face surgically — from wisdom teeth and implants to corrective jaw surgery. They complete a four- to six-year hospital-based surgical residency after dental school (some also earn an MD). The defining credentials are AAOMS membership and board certification — Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).

Hospital surgical residency
OMS training is 4–6 years of hospital-based surgery including anesthesia; some programs award an MD alongside the dental degree.
ABOMS Diplomate
Board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty’s defining credential.
Anesthesia training
OMS are uniquely trained to administer office-based anesthesia and sedation — relevant for extractions, implants and jaw surgery.
Questions to ask your oral surgeon
  1. Are you a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon (ABOMS Diplomate)?
  2. How often do you perform this specific procedure?
  3. What anesthesia or sedation options do you offer, and who monitors me?
  4. Is your Florida dental license current and in good standing?
Your questions

Wisdom Teeth Removal FAQs.

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?+

No. Some people keep healthy, fully erupted wisdom teeth that are easy to clean. Removal is typically recommended for impaction, recurring infection, crowding or cyst risk. A surgeon's exam and X-ray determine the recommendation. This is general information, not medical advice.

Is it better to remove all four at once?+

Many surgeons prefer removing all four in a single sedation visit to consolidate recovery. Your surgeon will weigh your age, root development and anesthesia preferences.

How long is recovery?+

Most patients return to normal activity in 3-5 days, with full gum healing over a few weeks. Bony impactions tend to involve more swelling.

Does insurance cover it?+

Dental insurance often covers part of medically necessary extractions; medical insurance may apply for hospital-based or pathology cases. Coverage varies widely.

What anesthesia options are available?+

Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation/general anesthesia are common. Oral surgeons are specifically trained to administer in-office anesthesia.

When should I see a surgeon?+

Persistent pain, swelling, gum infection around a back molar, or a dentist's referral are all reasons to schedule a consult.

References & sources

Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) ↗American Dental Association (ADA) ↗
Boards & certification

Verify a dentist’s credentials and Florida license yourself:

AAOMS — American Assn. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons ↗ ABOMS — American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ↗ Florida Board of Dentistry — License verification ↗
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