{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-single-procedure-with-multiple-videos-js","path":"/wisdom-teeth-removal-in-mount-pleasant-sc/","result":{"data":{"allProcedures":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-in-mount-pleasant-sc","name":"Wisdom Teeth Removal","subheading":"Prevent Costly Problems by Protecting Your Oral Health Today","nameSingular":"Wisdom Teeth Removal","youtube":"shCqPwUq8Io","metaTitle":"Wisdom Teeth Removal in Mount Pleasant, SC","metaDescription":"Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina in Mount Pleasant, SC, specializes in removing wisdom teeth to ensure that these molars do not cause complications, such as infection, cysts, or impaction.","mainPhotoPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/procedure-hero-desktop-wisdom-teeth","mainPhotoMobilePublicId":"OSSC/DEV/procedure-hero-mobile-wisdom-teeth","schemaPage":"","body":"","bodySections":[{"type":"textSection","sideColumnIs":5,"textSection":"Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the last teeth to develop. This usually happens between the mid to late teen years, although some people never develop any at all. In many cases, wisdom teeth do not have enough room in the mouth to emerge without causing expensive and painful problems, such as impaction, infection, dental crowding, pain, and cysts.\n\nVisiting our office in Mount Pleasant to have these molars removed early can prevent many oral health complications. We’re located less than 10 miles north on N Highway 17 from Charleston right beside Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre. We generally find that younger patients have more comfortable procedures and recoveries, but wisdom teeth can be removed at any age when necessary.\n\n

Symptoms of Wisdom Teeth

\n\nAn impacted tooth occurs when a tooth is blocked by overlying gum and/or bone tissue and is unable to erupt properly into the mouth. A dental exam with X-ray imaging is needed to diagnose an impacted tooth, which is performed at your regular dental checkups. When you visit our practice, we will use our state-of-the-art 3D CBCT scanner to produce highly detailed images.\n\nIf you notice any of these symptoms, you may have impacted wisdom teeth: \n\n* Swelling, pain, pressure, or sensitivity in the back of the mouth \n* Discomfort when opening or closing the mouth \n* Ongoing bad breath \n* An unpleasant taste in the mouth \n\nDr. Matthew Barefoot is a board-certified oral surgeon with many years of experience in airway management, endotracheal intubation, establishing and maintaining intravenous lines, and managing complications and emergencies that may arise during the administration of anesthesia.\n\n

Wisdom Teeth Removal Process

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Consultation

\n\nDuring your first visit to our office, you will receive 3D CBCT diagnostic scans that allow us to discover the exact location, size, and depth of the wisdom teeth. From there, we can create a customized treatment plan for the procedure. In some cases, tooth extraction or bone grafting may be necessary. You will also receive detailed pre- and post-operative instructions.\n\n

Day of Surgery

\n\nThe extraction procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. A parent or responsible adult should be present in the office during your procedure, drive you home to recover, and stay with you for the rest of the day.\n\nThe procedure will be quick if the tooth is visible above the gum line. For this type of extraction, Dr. Barefoot will loosen the tooth before removing it with forceps. If the wisdom teeth are impacted or below the gum line, you will likely receive general anesthesia so that you will be asleep during the procedure. Dr. Barefoot will make small incisions in your gum tissue and may remove a small amount of bone to extract the impacted teeth. After the extraction, the surgical sites will be stitched closed.\n\n

Recovery

\n\nYou can expect to be sleepy and rest for most of the day following your procedure. You may require prescription pain medication, although over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen may be sufficient. Our practice proudly offers EXPAREL®, a non-narcotic pain management solution that reduces or eliminates the need for opioids after surgery. You should follow all post-operative instructions. Please contact our office if you have any questions during your recovery.\n\n

Procedure Instructions

\n\nOur office provides detailed instructions before and after your surgery. We believe that a large part of the patient experience includes patient education and guidance, which is why these instructions are detailed and will outline everything you need to know about your procedure.\n\n

Top 3 Benefits Wisdom Teeth Extraction

\n\n1. **Preventive Measure**. Removing third molars early can prevent oral health issues from arising, like infection, cysts, tumors, pain, and more. \n2. **Protect Other Teeth**. Wisdom teeth often push against the other teeth, which can cause pain, bite problems, and even nerve damage.\n3. **Preserve Alignment**. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause overcrowding, which can shift other teeth out of alignment.\n\n

The Cost of Having Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

\n\nThe cost of wisdom teeth removal will vary and depend on factors like insurance coverage, the number of wisdom teeth, the choice of anesthesia or EXPAREL, and more. We work hard to make sure that our care is offered at prices that are competitive for the Mount Pleasant, SC, area. We also provide convenient payment options and aim to maximize your insurance benefits. \n\nTo read more answers to common wisdom tooth questions, visit our Wisdom Teeth Removal FAQ page.","isMediaFullWidth":null,"heading":null,"paragraph":null,"youtube":null,"youtubePhotoPublicId":null,"paddingBottom":null,"paddingTop":null,"genericSection":null},{"type":"genericSection","sideColumnIs":5,"textSection":null,"isMediaFullWidth":null,"heading":null,"paragraph":null,"youtube":null,"youtubePhotoPublicId":null,"paddingBottom":"","paddingTop":"0","genericSection":[{"type":"buttons","isCentered":true,"paddingBottom":"","paddingTop":"0","buttons":[{"button":{"href":"/post-operative-instructions-wisdom-teeth/","minimal":false,"buttonText":"Instructions"}},{"button":{"href":"/wisdom-teeth-removal-in-mount-pleasant-sc/wisdom-teeth-removal-faq/","minimal":false,"buttonText":"FAQS"}}]}]}]}]},"relatedReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-north-charleston-sc-carolyn","reviewerName":"Carolyn","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-carolyn-mom-of-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m from Mount Pleasant, and I came to see Dr. Barefoot for my daughter’s extraction of her wisdom teeth. I was a little nervous before her procedure, but Dr. Barefoot and the staff certainly put our mind at ease. This office was great—wonderful staff, friendly. Dr. Barefoot is very knowledgeable in oral surgery, and he’s very nice. I had a great experience here and would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-charleston-sc-meredith","reviewerName":"Meredith","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-meredental-implantsth-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Meredith. I live in Mount Pleasant. I had my wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Barefoot. I love this practice. I felt extremely comfortable here. They were super friendly, and I just overall had a great experience. Dr. Barefoot did an amazing job with explaining. He definitely explained it well, so I understood what was going on. After the surgery, the recovery went great, and things are going well. I didn’t realize it’d be such a quick recovery. I had a great experience here, and I would one hundred percent recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"}]},"allReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-north-charleston-sc-carolyn","reviewerName":"Carolyn","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-carolyn-mom-of-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m from Mount Pleasant, and I came to see Dr. Barefoot for my daughter’s extraction of her wisdom teeth. I was a little nervous before her procedure, but Dr. Barefoot and the staff certainly put our mind at ease. This office was great—wonderful staff, friendly. Dr. Barefoot is very knowledgeable in oral surgery, and he’s very nice. I had a great experience here and would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Heather","reviewerName":"Heather","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-heather-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Heather, I live in Johns Island, South Carolina, and I had dental implants placed with Dr. Barefoot. His staff is wonderful. The moment that you walk in the front door, the person sitting at the front desk always has a smile, always knows your name. After every surgical procedure with Dr. Barefoot, you’re provided with a written list of post-operative instructions. I followed all of these instructions, and I’m convinced that that’s why my procedures ended so successfully. I feel very confident. I can smile now. I no longer have the anxiety that I had before, and I know that if anything were to happen in the future, I know that I’ll figure it out with Dr. Barefoot and his staff. Overall, I’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience here with Dr. Barefoot and with his staff. I would, and I have, recommended him to several people.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Mike","reviewerName":"Mike","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mike-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Mike, and I live on the Isle of Palms, and I had an extraction with Dr. Barefoot. I was referred by my family dentist. Dr. Barefoot and his staff were very, very accommodating to me. They explained everything verbatim, and I was surprised with how fast it went and how painless it was. It was very, very comfortable, and I had an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-charleston-sc-jennifer","reviewerName":"Jennifer","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-jennifer-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Jennifer from Charleston, South Carolina. I had an implant and an extraction from Dr. Barefoot. It’s a very welcoming environment. The staff makes you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in the door to the minute that they call and check on you after your procedure. I wasn’t nervous before I came in because of the awareness that they gave me for the procedure. We followed the doctor’s instructions. Recovery went very well, and I’m very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"F"},{"title":"dental-implants-hanahan-sc-marie","reviewerName":"Marie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Marie, I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and I’ve had teeth extracted and implants placed by Dr. Barefoot. Dr. Barefoot’s office is so inviting and warm. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Barefoot is an excellent oral surgeon. Really, I didn’t feel pain at all. Everything fit beautifully, and I’ve had no problems eating, no problems speaking—I feel wonderful with it all over. To my friends and family in Hanahan and Goose Creek, I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Marshall","reviewerName":"Marshall","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marshall-Frenectomy-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"3","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Marshall, I live in Mount Pleasant, and I had a frenectomy done with Dr. Barefoot. I needed a frenectomy because it was going to help keep my teeth straight. Before the procedure, he explained what they were going to be doing, so that helped me get a better understanding of it and be more calm about it. The staff was very welcoming. They all greeted me with smiles, and they made me feel comfortable. If you’re afraid, there’s not going to be any need to because they make you feel super calm about it. The surgery went well, and now my teeth are very straight. I had a great experience here, and I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"oral-surgery-north-charleston-sc-mary","reviewerName":"Mary","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mary-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name’s Mary, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and I had extractions with Dr. Barefoot. The office is really friendly here. I was really nervous before I came in, but they walked me through everything they were going to do, so I felt a lot better. The staff here is very easy to talk to and comforting. The procedure went really well, and my mouth isn’t crowded anymore, and my dentist says that my teeth look very straight. For my friends and family in North Charleston and Isle of Palms, I recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-charleston-sc-meredith","reviewerName":"Meredith","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-meredental-implantsth-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Meredith. I live in Mount Pleasant. I had my wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Barefoot. I love this practice. I felt extremely comfortable here. They were super friendly, and I just overall had a great experience. Dr. Barefoot did an amazing job with explaining. He definitely explained it well, so I understood what was going on. After the surgery, the recovery went great, and things are going well. I didn’t realize it’d be such a quick recovery. I had a great experience here, and I would one hundred percent recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Ronnie","reviewerName":"Ronnie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-ronnie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Ronnie. I live in Awendaw. I came to see Dr. Barefoot for extractions and also implants. I was having pain in my teeth. Several of them were deteriorating, so of course, they had to be extracted and needed implants to replace them. Dr. Barefoot’s very professional. He explained all the procedures, and I was very happy with the outcome. The procedure was very successful. I love my implants. I have teeth again, so everything’s good. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-north-charleston-sc-paulina","reviewerName":"Paulina","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-paulina-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Paulina. I’m from Mount Pleasant. I had implants done with Dr. Barefoot. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everything is very straightforward, and I felt very comfortable here from the beginning. Before the surgery, I was a little nervous. The staff made me feel much better. The staff here is very friendly and makes you feel like you’re almost at home. Dr. Barefoot is a very friendly person. He made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend him as a doctor. I had a very good experience here, and I would recommend Dr. Barefoot for sure.","gender":"F"},{"title":"oral-surgery-hanahan-sc-sally","reviewerName":"Sally","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-sally-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Sally. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I came to Dr. Barefoot’s office for an extraction. Dr. Barefoot is a great doctor, and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me. The procedure went incredibly well. My recovery was so much easier than I ever dreamed it would be. I really had no pain, I just took it easy. I had a great experience here with Dr. Barefoot, and I would highly recommend him.","gender":"F"}]}},"pageContext":{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-in-mount-pleasant-sc","procedureName":["Wisdom Teeth Removal"],"procedureNameNot":"Wisdom Teeth Removal","searchHeading":"Wisdom Teeth Removal","metaDescription":"Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina in Mount Pleasant, SC, specializes in removing wisdom teeth to ensure that these molars do not cause complications, such as infection, cysts, or impaction.","url":"/wisdom-teeth-removal-in-mount-pleasant-sc/","youtubeSchemasJson":[],"dateModified":"2021-11-04T22:41:59+00:00"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1455960862","289542747","2935755423","504262991"]}