Wisdom tooth surgery is the surgical removal of the third molars, the last teeth at the back of the mouth, when they cannot emerge properly or are causing problems. It is one of the specialized oral surgery procedures offered at Periovital Clinic in Tijuana, where Dr. Ilse Lugo brings two decades of focused surgical experience to even complex and impacted cases. Patients cross from San Diego for safe, comfortable extractions performed with modern imaging and technique.
What is Wisdom Tooth Surgery?
Wisdom tooth surgery, also called third molar extraction, removes molars that are impacted, crowded, or otherwise unable to function normally. Because these teeth sit at the very back of the jaw and often sit at awkward angles, their removal frequently calls for a surgical approach rather than a simple extraction.
Removal is commonly recommended for impacted teeth that cannot fully emerge, teeth crowding or pushing against their neighbors, ongoing jaw or tooth pain, partially erupted teeth prone to infection, cyst formation around a wisdom tooth, risk of damage to adjacent teeth, or interference with orthodontic treatment.
The Wisdom Tooth Surgery procedure: what to expect
Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment using digital X-rays, and 3D imaging when needed, along with an oral health evaluation and medical history review so Dr. Lugo can plan a customized surgical approach. On the day of surgery, local anesthesia keeps the area numb, with sedation options available if needed for full comfort. The tooth is removed using careful tissue management and a minimal-trauma technique, with complex cases handled by an experienced surgical hand. The site is then closed and protected, with bleeding controlled to support early healing.
Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Surgery
- Pain relief: removing a problem wisdom tooth eliminates ongoing jaw and tooth discomfort.
- Prevents complications: timely removal heads off cysts, infection, and future problems.
- Protects neighbors: extraction shields adjacent teeth from crowding and damage.
- Easier hygiene: clearing hard-to-reach third molars makes daily cleaning simpler and oral health better.
- Orthodontic support: removing interfering wisdom teeth protects alignment and orthodontic results.
Am I a candidate for Wisdom Tooth Surgery?
You may be a candidate if your wisdom teeth are impacted, crowding other teeth, causing pain, prone to repeated infection, or interfering with orthodontic treatment. Even teeth that are not yet painful can warrant removal if imaging shows they threaten neighboring teeth or are forming cysts. At your free consultation, Dr. Lugo reviews digital and 3D imaging along with your oral health and medical history to determine whether extraction is the right course.
Recovery and aftercare
In the first 24 hours, applying ice, managing the gauze over the site, resting, and following your medication schedule help control swelling and bleeding. Over the first week, you will follow specific oral hygiene instructions, keep to a modified soft diet, observe activity restrictions, and manage discomfort as directed. Healing then continues over the following weeks as you gradually return to normal activities. Dr. Lugo provides follow-up care and clear guidance on the warning signs that warrant a call.
How much does Wisdom Tooth Surgery cost in Tijuana?
Wisdom tooth surgery at Periovital Clinic is priced well below typical US fees, with most patients saving roughly 50 to 70%. You receive an itemized written quote at your free initial consultation, which includes a 3D CBCT scan, so the cost of each tooth and any sedation is clear up front, with no upsell. Itemized receipts are available for FSA or HSA reimbursement.
Why choose Periovital for Wisdom Tooth Surgery?
Dr. Ilse Lugo is a board-trained periodontist and full-arch implant specialist who personally performs every extraction, including the complex impacted cases that benefit most from surgical experience. The clinic pairs digital panoramic and 3D imaging with strict sterilization for safe, predictable care, and our in-house lab supports any further restorative work. A free shuttle from San Diego and a bilingual English and Spanish coordinator make the cross-border trip simple, with specialist surgery just minutes from the border in Tijuana at well below US prices.