Wisdom Teeth Removal for Teens in Newton, MA
Wisdom teeth often start causing questions at an inconvenient time. Your teen may be in braces, finishing Invisalign, getting ready for college, or suddenly dealing with pain at the back of the mouth.
If your child is already a patient at Bubble, call us first.
Our team can review their symptoms, X-rays, dental development, and orthodontic treatment. When an oral surgery consultation is needed, we can connect your family with Dr. Ami Amini-Salari at The Center for Oral Surgery and Implantology inside Newton Dental Associates.
Bubble and Newton Dental Associates are both part of the Berik Group, so your child’s care does not have to stop with an outside referral to an unfamiliar office.
Not a Bubble patient? You can contact Newton Dental Associates directly to schedule with Dr. Amini-Salari. There is no need to become a Bubble patient first.
Already a Bubble patient?
Talk to the Bubble Team About Wisdom Teeth
Call 617-655-9410
Not a Bubble patient?
Schedule With Dr. Ami Amini-Salari
Call Newton Dental Associates at 617-965-0060
A Simpler Path to Oral Surgery for Bubble Families
Most parents do not want to be handed a name and told to find an oral surgeon on their own.
Because Bubble and Newton Dental Associates are connected through the Berik Group, we can help make the next step easier.
For current Bubble patients, that may include reviewing existing X-rays, discussing how the wisdom teeth relate to orthodontic treatment, and directing the family to Dr. Amini-Salari when a surgical consultation is appropriate.
The Center for Oral Surgery and Implantology is located inside Newton Dental Associates in Newton Centre, a short walk from Bubble.
Your child receives oral surgery care from an experienced specialist while staying connected to the pediatric and orthodontic team that already knows them.
Can Wisdom Teeth Affect Orthodontic Treatment?
Sometimes.
Wisdom teeth develop while many teens are wearing braces, using aligners, or trying to maintain their results with retainers. Their position can become part of the orthodontic treatment plan.
An oral surgery evaluation may be recommended when a wisdom tooth:
- Blocks or interferes with the eruption of another molar
- Is growing toward a neighboring tooth
- Causes inflammation or infection near the back of the mouth
- Damages or threatens the tooth in front of it
- Is positioned where it cannot erupt normally
- Needs to be addressed before a planned orthodontic or jaw procedure
This does not mean every patient with braces needs to have their wisdom teeth removed.
The decision depends on the position of the teeth, the patient’s symptoms, what appears on the X-rays, and how the wisdom teeth fit into the overall treatment plan.
Because Bubble provides both pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care, we can look at the full picture rather than treating the wisdom teeth as a separate issue.
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last adult molars to develop. They sit at the very back of the mouth and usually become visible on dental X-rays during the teenage years.
Some wisdom teeth come in normally and remain healthy.
Others do not have enough room to erupt. They may stay under the gum, become trapped in the jawbone, emerge only partway, or grow at an angle.
This is known as an impacted wisdom tooth.
An impacted tooth does not always hurt right away. That is why an examination and the right imaging are important.
Does My Teen Need Their Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Not necessarily.
Some wisdom teeth can stay in place and be monitored. Removal is more likely to be recommended when a tooth is causing a problem or is positioned in a way that may damage the surrounding area.
It is worth scheduling an evaluation if your teen has:
- Pain or pressure behind the back molars
- Swollen or tender gums
- Trouble opening their mouth comfortably
- Jaw stiffness
- A bad taste or drainage near the tooth
- Repeated irritation around a partially erupted tooth
- Decay in the wisdom tooth or the tooth next to it
- An impacted tooth visible on an X-ray
- A wisdom tooth that may affect an orthodontic plan
Pain is not the only reason to have the area checked. A poorly positioned wisdom tooth can sometimes affect the neighboring tooth before the patient notices symptoms.
An evaluation gives you a clearer answer. It does not commit your child to surgery.
What Could Happen If a Problem Wisdom Tooth Is Left Alone?
A healthy wisdom tooth may never need treatment.
A wisdom tooth that is infected, difficult to clean, or pressing against another tooth can become more troublesome with time.
Problems may include:
- Repeated gum infections
- Pain and swelling
- Cavities
- Gum disease behind the second molar
- Damage to a neighboring tooth
- Cyst formation
- Unexpected treatment during school, college, sports, or travel
- Changes to an orthodontic treatment plan
The goal is not to remove wisdom teeth simply because they are present. The goal is to identify which teeth can be watched and which ones are likely to cause trouble.
What Happens If My Child Is a Bubble Patient?
Start with Bubble
Call our office or ask about the wisdom teeth during your child’s next visit.
We will review their symptoms, dental history, orthodontic treatment, and any imaging we already have.
We explain what we see
We will let you know whether the teeth appear ready to monitor, need additional imaging, or should be evaluated by an oral surgeon.
We connect you with Dr. Amini-Salari
When a surgical consultation is recommended, we can direct your family to Dr. Amini-Salari at The Center for Oral Surgery and Implantology.
The surgical team develops the treatment plan
Dr. Amini-Salari will evaluate the position of the teeth, the surrounding anatomy, the patient’s medical history, and the available anesthesia options.
You receive preparation and recovery instructions
The surgical team will explain what your teen can eat, how to manage swelling and discomfort, when they can return to school or sports, and what symptoms should prompt a call.
Start With the Bubble Team
Not a Bubble Patient?
You can contact Newton Dental Associates directly.
You do not need an appointment at Bubble before scheduling a wisdom teeth consultation with Dr. Amini-Salari.
This option is available to teenagers, college students, young adults, and adults who need a wisdom teeth evaluation or have been told that an extraction may be necessary.
Schedule With Dr. Ami Amini-Salari.
Call Newton Dental Associates at 617-965-0060.
Meet Dr. Ami Amini-Salari
Dr. Ami Amini-Salari, MD, DMD, PhD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Newton Dental Associates.
She completed her oral and maxillofacial surgery training through the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School residency program. Her services include wisdom teeth removal, dentoalveolar surgery, bone grafting, implant surgery, and general and IV anesthesia.
During the consultation, Dr. Amini-Salari will review the patient’s imaging, health history, tooth position, and comfort needs before recommending a surgical and anesthesia plan.
Where Is the Surgery Performed?
Wisdom teeth surgery is performed at:
The Center for Oral Surgery and Implantology
Inside Newton Dental Associates
93 Union Street, Suite 402
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Bubble Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is located nearby at:
Bubble Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
792 Beacon Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
Talk to the Right Office
Current Bubble Patients
Start with Bubble. We can review your child’s situation and help coordinate oral surgery through the Berik Group when it is needed.
Ask Bubble About Wisdom Teeth
617-655-9410
New and Non-Bubble Patients
Contact Newton Dental Associates directly to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ami Amini-Salari.
Schedule With Dr. Amini-Salari
617-965-0060
Frequently Asked Questions
No.
Bubble patients can start with Bubble and receive help coordinating the referral. Anyone who is not a Bubble patient can contact Newton Dental Associates directly.
They can affect orthodontic planning in some cases.
For example, an impacted wisdom tooth may interfere with another molar, damage a neighboring tooth, cause infection, or need to be addressed before a specific orthodontic or jaw procedure.
The recommendation should be based on an examination and imaging rather than the presence of wisdom teeth alone.
No.
Healthy wisdom teeth that have enough room and can be kept clean may be monitored. Removal may be recommended when a tooth is impacted, infected, damaged, difficult to maintain, or threatening a nearby tooth.
Wisdom teeth surgery is performed by Dr. Ami Amini-Salari at The Center for Oral Surgery and Implantology inside Newton Dental Associates.
The available options may include local anesthesia or IV sedation.
Dr. Amini-Salari will recommend an approach based on the patient’s health history, the position of the teeth, the expected complexity of the procedure, and the patient’s comfort needs.
The area is numbed during the procedure. Patients may feel pressure, but they should not feel sharp surgical pain.
Soreness, swelling, and jaw stiffness are common during the first few days of recovery.
Many patients plan for several quiet days before returning to school, work, sports, or other normal activities.
The exact recovery time depends on the number of teeth removed, their position, and the individual patient.
No.
Dr. Amini-Salari will evaluate each tooth. Some patients need all four removed, while others may need treatment for only one or two teeth.
The cost depends on several factors, including:
- How many teeth are being removed
- Whether the teeth are erupted or impacted
- The complexity of the procedure
- The imaging required
- The anesthesia selected
- The patient’s insurance benefits
Newton Dental Associates can provide an estimate after the surgical consultation.
In many cases, yes.
A wisdom tooth may be monitored when it is healthy, stable, and not damaging the surrounding teeth or gums. Continued examinations and imaging may be recommended to watch for changes.
Current Bubble patients should call Bubble at 617-655-9410.
People who are not Bubble patients can contact Newton Dental Associates at 617-965-0060.
Call promptly if there is increasing pain, swelling, fever, drainage, or difficulty opening the mouth. Difficulty swallowing or breathing requires urgent medical attention.
