Evaluation and imaging
We identify the source of your symptoms and determine the position and condition of the wisdom tooth.
Get a prompt evaluation from a local dental team experienced in wisdom tooth pain, infection and removal—without automatically waiting months for an outside oral-surgery appointment.
Harbour Dental Care is not a Medicaid or HMO provider. Treatment recommendations and appointment availability depend on your individual evaluation.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed immediately. Your visit begins with an examination and imaging so the dentist can identify whether the tooth is impacted, infected, decayed or damaging a nearby tooth.
The exact sequence varies by patient, but your team will guide you through each decision without pressure.
We identify the source of your symptoms and determine the position and condition of the wisdom tooth.
You receive a clear explanation of whether monitoring, medication, removal or referral is appropriate.
When removal is recommended, we explain comfort options, aftercare, healing expectations and warning signs.
Wisdom tooth pain is stressful enough. The experience should not be.
Our team manages many oral-surgery procedures in-office and coordinates specialist care when a case requires it.
Digital imaging supports accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and a clearer conversation about your options.
We take dental anxiety seriously, answer questions directly and help patients understand each step before treatment.
Dr. Snyder is committed to improving the health, function and appearance of his patients’ smiles in a welcoming, comfortable environment. His clinical experience includes oral surgery, endodontics, implant dentistry and IV conscious sedation. Complex cases may be referred when specialist care is the safest or most appropriate option.
A University of Florida College of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Coleman is known for a gentle touch, empathetic communication and patient-centered care. She provides preventive, restorative, implant and emergency dentistry and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Individual experiences vary. These stories reflect the personal experiences of the patients featured.
No. Some wisdom teeth erupt normally and remain healthy. Removal may be recommended when a tooth is impacted, repeatedly infected, decayed, difficult to clean or threatening nearby teeth. An exam and imaging are needed to make that decision.
We can evaluate the infection, relieve urgent symptoms and determine the appropriate next step. Depending on the situation, treatment may include cleaning the area, medication, removal or referral. Antibiotics alone do not permanently correct the underlying tooth problem.
Many removals can be completed comfortably with local anesthesia. Additional sedation may be available when clinically appropriate. Your dentist will review your health history, the complexity of the procedure and the safest comfort options for you.
Recovery varies with the number and position of teeth removed and your overall health. Swelling and soreness commonly peak during the first few days and then improve. You will receive written aftercare instructions tailored to your procedure.
Yes. Use the online scheduling button to request an appointment at the St. Johns office. For significant pain, swelling or the earliest available appointment, calling the office directly is usually best.
No. Harbour Dental Care is not a Medicaid or HMO provider. Please call the office with your insurance information if you would like the team to help verify available benefits before your visit.
Call for current appointment availability and guidance about urgent symptoms.
Call now for the earliest available wisdom tooth evaluation, or choose a convenient time online.