Wisdom teeth removal is a common, low-risk oral surgery. The surgery is done as an out-patient procedure with a relatively quick recovery time. Patients are offered anesthesia before the procedure. The back of the mouth is opened, in order for the wisdom teeth to be removed from their sockets. These holes are closed with dissolvable sutures to stop bleeding and prevent bacteria from entering the sockets. On the day of your wisdom teeth extraction, you will need to bring someone with you who can drive you home after the procedure. The extraction will take about 30 to 60 minutes.