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Best Wisdom Teeth Removal Dentists in Memphis, TN (2026)

63 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal, rankedUpdated 2 oral surgeons0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for wisdom teeth removal: Martha Wells, DDS, MS, ranked #1 of 63 by service score; an oral surgeon on staff, 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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    Best specialist (oral surgeon): Fordjour, Isaac DDS, an oral surgeon on staff, 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, 4 of 17 collected reviews mention wisdom teeth removal.

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63 Memphis clinics list wisdom teeth removal and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an oral surgeon, 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 9 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Memphis at a glance

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Memphis at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning wisdom teethSame-day
1Martha Wells, DDS, MS79Yes (oral surgeon)5.0★ (1)—Yes
2Balgowlah Dental clinic73————
3Covington Pike Dental Clinic73————
4Fordjour, Isaac DDS67Yes (oral surgeon)4.4★ (17)4—
5Whitehaven Dental Care67———Yes
6A C Dental67————
7CDS Dental Studio67————
8Dr. Amelya Hardaway67————
9East Memphis Dental Care67————
10Herring Dental67————

The 63 best wisdom teeth dentists in Memphis, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. #5 Whitehaven Dental Care

    1273 E Raines Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–3 PM · Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu closed · Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #17 Dove Family Dentistry - Riverdale

    5144 Riverdale Rd Suite 106, Memphis, TN 38141, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Dove Family Dentistry. At our Memphis office located at 5144 Riverdale Road, Suite 106, Dr. Anthony Polk is dedicated to creating beautiful, long lasting smiles and maintaining the oral health of our patients. We deliver the highest quality general, restorative and cosmetic dental care in an atmosphere of warmth, kindness and respect.Whether your dental needs require a complete exam and cleaning, a full mouth restoration or anything in between, we promise to…

    From Dove Family Dentistry - Riverdale's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #18 AmeriPlan Dental Health Vision Prescription and Chiropractic

    555 TN-14, Memphis, TN 38101, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #19 Dove Family Dentistry - Covington Pike

    3030 Covington Pike #150, Memphis, TN 38128, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Dove Family Dentistry, we are proud to provide Memphis, TN and surrounding community families with exemplary dental care in an up-scale, comfortable environment.Using state-of-the-art dental technology, Dr. Joseph Dove, our dental associates and our highly-trained Dove team strive to ensure each visit to our office is an enjoyable one. We offer the most advanced dental procedures and treatments available to provide a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles for your family.

    From Dove Family Dentistry - Covington Pike's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #20 Generational Smiles

    4205 Hacks Cross Rd #118, Memphis, TN 38125

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 PM–12 AM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #23 Global Dental Center

    3725 Riverdale Rd, Memphis, TN 38115

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #24 Dynamic Dental Smiles-Midtown

    1451 Union Ave # 130, Memphis, TN 38104

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #25 All Smiles & Wellness

    4520 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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What is wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth are the third molars, which usually come in between ages 17 and 25. They are often removed when they are impacted, partly erupted, decayed, or crowding other teeth. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out; x-rays help decide.

Wisdom teeth removal: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists remove many erupted wisdom teeth. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically remove impacted wisdom teeth, especially those near the jaw nerve, and offer IV sedation or general anesthesia.

2 of Memphis's 63 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal have an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Memphis

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Memphis?

Typical ranges in USD for Memphis, TN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Memphis?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth$220–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Soft-tissue impacted, per tooth$280–$660DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Bony impacted, per tooth$390–$880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
All four with IV sedation$1,650–$3,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full wisdom teeth removal cost guide for Memphis

What to expect from wisdom teeth removal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Wisdom teeth removal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, then 1 surgery visit and often a follow-up
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes for all four
RecoveryMost people rest 2–4 days; swelling usually peaks around day 2 or 3
When to see a specialistImpacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation

How we ranked Memphis wisdom teeth dentists

We scored 63 Memphis clinics offering wisdom teeth removal on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Memphis data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Wisdom teeth removal in Memphis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best wisdom teeth removal dentist in Memphis?

Martha Wells, DDS, MS ranks #1 of 63 Memphis clinics offering wisdom teeth removal by DentistsRanked service score. It has an oral surgeon on staff and 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews. Balgowlah Dental clinic ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Memphis, TN?

Wisdom teeth removal in Memphis typically costs $196–$686 USD. By type: erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth $220–$440; soft-tissue impacted, per tooth $280–$660; bony impacted, per tooth $390–$880. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Memphis do wisdom teeth removal?

Yes. 61 of the 63 Memphis clinics offering wisdom teeth removal do not list an oral surgeon, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 list an oral surgeon on staff. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: impacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation.

Is wisdom teeth removal covered by insurance or Medicaid in Tennessee?

Many dental insurance plans cover wisdom teeth removal as oral surgery, often at 50–80% after the deductible. Sedation may be covered separately or not at all. Some medical plans cover impacted teeth. Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?

During surgery you should not feel pain, because the area is numbed and many patients also choose sedation. Soreness, swelling and jaw stiffness for several days afterward are common. Most patients manage with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief and rest.

Which Memphis wisdom teeth removal dentists are open on Saturday?

9 of 63 Memphis clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list Saturday hours, including Martha Wells, DDS, MS, Whitehaven Dental Care and Dove Family Dentistry - Riverdale. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer wisdom teeth removal in Memphis?

63 Memphis clinics list wisdom teeth removal in our data. 2 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. They include Martha Wells, DDS, MS and Fordjour, Isaac DDS. 9 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Memphis

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 160 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.