ATTENTION VA BEACH PATIENTS:
Our new location is 837 First Colonial Road, VA Beach, VA 23451
Chesapeake is one of Hampton Roads’ most family-driven communities. From the established neighborhoods of Great Bridge and Deep Creek to the newer residential areas near Greenbrier and Western Branch, the city draws a mix of young families, military households, and long-rooted residents who value providers they can trust with their family’s care. Wisdom teeth removal is often the first significant oral surgery decision a family navigates together, and it tends to come at an already-full window of life — high school graduation, a teenager’s first year of college, or a servicemember’s early years of duty.
At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we’ve built our Chesapeake practice around the kind of care this community actually needs: straightforward, personal, and unhurried. Dr. Peter Zagursky leads our Chesapeake team as a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive training in anesthesia, surgical technique, and the full scope of oral and maxillofacial care. Whether you’re a parent scheduling a procedure for a teenager or an adult dealing with a problem tooth that’s been easy to put off, we walk you through every step and make sure you leave with answers, not more questions. Learn more about our Chesapeake oral surgery practice and the team that serves this community.
Not every wisdom tooth requires extraction, but many do. The challenge is that problems with wisdom teeth do not always announce themselves with sharp pain or visible swelling. In many cases, impacted wisdom teeth cause subtle, progressive damage before patients ever notice something is wrong. According to research published in the National Institutes of Health, approximately 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from around 5 million people in the United States each year, which reflects just how commonly these teeth cause problems.
Common reasons we recommend wisdom tooth removal include the following:
Every situation is different, and our doctors evaluate each patient individually using advanced imaging to determine the right course of action. Early removal, particularly during the late teen years or early twenties, tends to result in a smoother recovery and lower risk of complications.
Before anything begins, we sit down with you to review your imaging, discuss your health history, and explain exactly what the procedure will involve. Our goal is to make sure there are no surprises. We offer a range of sedation options for oral surgery so that you can feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process, regardless of your level of dental anxiety.
The procedure itself involves numbing the area with local anesthesia and, if sedation is used, administering it in advance. Our surgeons then carefully remove the tooth, which may require a small incision in the gum tissue or the removal of a small amount of bone if the tooth is impacted. Most patients are surprised by how manageable the experience is. The entire procedure typically takes less than an hour, and you will be able to go home the same day.
The days following wisdom tooth removal require some attention, but most patients are back to their normal routines within a week. Swelling, mild discomfort, and some bleeding in the first day or two are completely normal. We provide detailed wisdom tooth removal aftercare instructions so that you know exactly how to care for yourself at home and what signs to watch for.
To support a smooth and comfortable healing process, patients are encouraged to follow a soft-food diet during the first several days, avoid using straws or smoking to prevent dry socket, keep the head elevated during sleep in the early recovery period, take prescribed medications as directed, and attend any scheduled follow-up visits. Most patients find that discomfort peaks around day two or three and then improves steadily from there.
In some cases, particularly when a tooth has been impacted for an extended period of time, a bone grafting procedure may be recommended alongside extraction to preserve the structure of the jaw and support long-term oral health. Our team will let you know if this applies to your situation.
When it comes to wisdom teeth removal in Chesapeake, experience and personalized care make all the difference. At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our doctors hold operating privileges at Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, giving us the resources to handle cases of all complexity levels safely. Our surgical team is highly trained and deeply committed to creating a genuinely caring environment for every patient who walks through our doors.
We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental PPO, MetLife, and many others, as well as government insurance options like Medicaid, TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs. We also offer CareCredit and Cherry Financing to help make your care accessible. If you are ready to take the next step, we invite you to contact our Chesapeake office to schedule your consultation. Our team is here to answer your questions and get you on the path to lasting oral health.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
