Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out — and we’ll tell you honestly which is which. When removal is the right call (pain, crowding, decay, or repeated infection), Dr. Martinez handles most cases gently in our Jupiter office, with clear aftercare and same-week appointments.
Exam · X-rays · Cleaning
How wisdom tooth removal works here
Four steps, no surprises — and an honest referral if your case needs a surgeon.
Evaluation & panoramic X-ray
Dr. Martinez examines all four wisdom teeth and reviews a panoramic X-ray to see position, root shape, and nerve proximity. Then you get an honest answer: which teeth need removal, which can stay, and which just need monitoring.
A plan that fits your case
Erupted and most partially erupted wisdom teeth are removed comfortably here in our Jupiter office. Fully impacted teeth close to the nerve are referred to a trusted local oral surgeon — we coordinate everything and tell you up front.
Comfortable, unhurried removal
Careful numbing, gentle technique, and no rushing. Most single-tooth removals take under an hour, and most patients say afterward it was far easier than they expected.
Aftercare that actually answers the phone
You leave with written instructions, gauze, and a direct line for questions. We check in on you, and a follow-up visit confirms the site is healing cleanly — no dry-socket surprises.
Why patients choose us for wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are the most over-treated teeth in dentistry. Our approach starts with whether yours actually need to come out.
No reflexive removals
Healthy, fully erupted, cleanable wisdom teeth can stay. We only recommend removal when X-rays and symptoms justify it — and we show you exactly what we see on the screen.
Honest about scope
Most wisdom teeth can be removed comfortably in our office. For fully impacted teeth near the nerve, we refer to a trusted oral surgeon and coordinate the whole hand-off — you're never just given a phone number.
Comfort and aftercare
Gentle numbing, unhurried pacing, and real aftercare. Most patients are back to normal routines within a few days, and you always have a direct line to us while you heal.
Most PPO insurance accepted for wisdom tooth removal. Call (561) 295-3430 for an urgent evaluation.
Dr. Magela Martinez
Dr. Martinez founded Sunset Smiles around a single idea: dental care should feel calm, modern, and personal — not transactional.
Her extraction philosophy is conservative — preserve teeth wherever possible, and when extraction is needed, do it gently and plan replacement immediately. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
What patients are saying
5.0 stars from 57 verified Google reviews. Here's a glimpse why.
"Dr. Martinez is an excellent dentist. She was attentive, compassionate, and very thorough during my appointment. After seeing other dentists previously, Dr. Martinez was the first to identify an underlying issue that had been overlooked."
"My experience at Sunset Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry has been excellent. Dr. Martinez is incredibly kind, thorough, and professional. The office is beautiful, clean, and welcoming, and the staff is helpful and very attentive."
"I had a wonderful experience at Sunset Smiles — the professionalism, attention to detail, and warmness and helpfulness of the staff is top notch! I will definitely be going here for all my dental needs."
"It's great to have a new dental practice like Sunset Smiles in the area! The team is welcoming, professional, and genuinely cares about their patients. The office is modern, clean, and inviting, and Dr. Martinez explained everything thoroughly."
Wisdom teeth — a practical owner's guide
Wisdom teeth — third molars — typically appear between ages 17 and 25, long after the rest of the adult teeth have settled in. For some people they erupt fully, line up correctly, and never cause a day of trouble. For many others, the jaw simply doesn't have room: the tooth comes in tilted, emerges only partway, or stays trapped in the bone entirely (what dentists call impaction). That mismatch between tooth and jaw size is why wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth in dentistry — and also why they're the most reflexively extracted, sometimes without much justification.
The honest decision framework
Our approach is evidence over reflex. A wisdom tooth earns removal when it's causing or clearly heading toward trouble: repeated infection of the gum flap over a partially erupted tooth (pericoronitis), decay in the wisdom tooth or the molar in front of it (these areas are nearly impossible to keep clean), cyst formation around an impacted tooth, or pressure that's damaging the neighboring tooth's root. A fully erupted, correctly positioned, cleanable wisdom tooth earns monitoring, not surgery. At your evaluation, Dr. Martinez shows you the panoramic X-ray and walks through which category each of your four falls into.
Timing matters more than most people think
When removal is indicated, younger is generally easier: in the late teens and early twenties the roots are not fully formed and the surrounding bone is more flexible, which makes the procedure simpler and recovery faster. The same tooth removed at forty-five — with fully formed roots, denser bone, and possibly years of accumulated decay — is a bigger event. This is why we evaluate wisdom teeth as part of routine exams through the late teens and twenties, even when nothing hurts yet.
Recovery, dry socket, and the 72-hour rule
Most patients are back to normal routines within two to three days after a simple removal. The one complication worth respecting is dry socket — when the protective blood clot is dislodged from the healing site, exposing bone. It's painful and entirely worth preventing: for the first 72 hours, no straws, no smoking, no vigorous rinsing, no poking the site. We send every patient home with written instructions and a direct line for questions, and we follow up to confirm clean healing. For the fully impacted cases we refer to an oral surgeon, the aftercare coordination still runs through us — you're never left to manage it alone.
Wisdom teeth questions
Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?
No — that's a myth. Wisdom teeth that erupt fully, line up correctly, and can be kept clean can stay for life. Removal is recommended when a tooth is impacted, repeatedly infected, decayed, damaging the neighboring molar, or impossible to clean. Dr. Martinez shows you the X-ray and explains exactly why or why not.
Will it hurt?
The procedure itself shouldn't — modern anesthesia is very effective and we take numbing seriously. Expect soreness and swelling for two to four days afterward, manageable with over-the-counter medication in most cases. Most patients tell us recovery was easier than they feared.
Can you take out all four at once?
Often, yes — when all four are reasonably positioned, removing them in one visit means one recovery instead of several. For complex combinations (for example, two simple teeth and two fully impacted), we'll discuss whether splitting the work or referring to an oral surgeon makes more sense.
When would I be referred to an oral surgeon?
When a wisdom tooth is fully impacted in bone, sits close to the nerve canal in the lower jaw, or when you'd prefer IV sedation, an oral surgeon is the right setting. We refer to trusted local surgeons, send your imaging ahead, and handle the coordination.
How long is recovery?
Most people return to work or school within two to three days for simple removals, a few days longer for surgical sites. The main rule: protect the blood clot for the first 72 hours — no straws, smoking, or vigorous rinsing — to avoid dry socket. We give you written aftercare and check in on you.
What does wisdom tooth removal cost?
It depends on how many teeth and how they're positioned — a fully erupted tooth is simpler than a partially impacted one. You'll get an exact written quote after your exam and X-ray. Most PPO plans cover extractions; we verify benefits, file claims, and offer Cherry 0% APR financing and a $30/month membership for the uninsured.
Visit our office
A modern, calm office just off Intracoastal Pointe Drive in Jupiter — easy to find, easy to park.
Hours
Mon – Thu: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed
Contact
Phone: (561) 295-3430
Email: info@sunsetsmilesjupiter.com
Get care now, pay over time
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More about Sunset Smiles
A boutique cosmetic dental practice in Jupiter, FL — Dr. Magela Martinez and a team that treats you like a neighbor.
Honest answers. Gentle removals.
Wisdom teeth evaluation · panoramic X-ray · same-week appointments
Call (561) 295-3430