Wisdom Teeth Removal in Elko, NV: You Don’t Have to Drive to Reno or Salt Lake Anymore
Introduction
For decades, Elko County residents with complex dental needs faced the same
impossible choice: drive 280 miles to Reno, or 230 miles to Salt Lake City. For
something as common as wisdom teeth removal, that meant a full day of travel, a night
in a hotel, and a painful ride home. Those days are over. Elko now has a board-certified
oral and maxillofacial surgeon operating out of a permanent, state-certified surgical
facility — right here in town.
Dr. Selznick's Elko Office
Selznick Oral Surgery’s Elko location is at 247 Bluffs Avenue, Suite 103, Elko, NV. The office phone is 775-777-2622. This is not a pop-up clinic or a rotating visiting specialist. This is a fully equipped, state-certified oral surgery practice with a permanent staff, full surgical capabilities, and the same standard of care you’d find at any specialist facility in a major city. Dr. Selznick and his bilingual team practice here. They are part of this community.
Serving All of Elko County
Selznick Oral Surgery serves patients from across Elko County and the surrounding
region, including Spring Creek, Carlin, Wells, Battle Mountain, West Wendover, and
Montello. Compared to a drive to Reno (which clears three hours each way from most
parts of Elko County), the drive to 247 Bluffs Avenue is straightforward. For patients
from West Wendover, the choice is even clearer — Elko is significantly closer than Salt
Lake City.
What Makes an Oral Surgeon Different From a General Dentist
General dentists in Elko provide excellent routine care. But wisdom teeth — especially
impacted ones — are not routine. An impacted wisdom tooth is partially or fully trapped
beneath the gumline or within the jawbone. Removing it requires surgical incisions,
bone removal, sectioning the tooth, and managing the surgical site to promote proper
healing. General dentists are not trained or licensed to perform these procedures under
general anesthesia. A board-certified oral surgeon completed four to six additional years
of hospital-based surgical training beyond dental school and can legally administer all
levels of sedation, including full general anesthesia.
The Oral Surgeon Who Actually Lives Here
Dr. Jay Selznick is not a rotating specialist who files through Elko on a quarterly visit
schedule. He lives in Nevada, built his practice here, and has served this region for over
30 years. His Elko team reflects the community — bilingual staff, local knowledge, and a
patient base that comes from Elko, Spring Creek, and surrounding communities. When
you need a follow-up call at 8pm after your procedure, you reach someone who is part
of the same community you are.
Pricing for Elko Patients
Selznick Oral Surgery charges a flat rate for all four wisdom teeth under general
anesthesia, with no hidden fees for anesthesia, consultation, or imaging. Nevada
Medicaid is accepted for qualifying cases. CareCredit financing is available. For patients
without insurance, a flat no-insurance rate is available — ask at your consultation.
Consider what a Reno trip actually costs: gas (280 miles each way), one or two nights in
a hotel, two days of work missed for you and your driver, meals, and the stress of a long
recovery drive. The Elko flat rate is almost certainly less expensive than a Reno
specialist trip once total costs are accounted for.
Spanish-Speaking Patients Welcome
Dr. Selznick and his entire staff are bilingual. If you or a family member is more
comfortable speaking Spanish, we can accommodate that fully — from the initial
consultation through post-operative instructions and follow-up calls. You should never
have to navigate a medical procedure in a second language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Selznick in Elko full-time or just visiting?
Dr. Selznick’s Elko practice at 247 Bluffs Avenue, Suite 103 is a permanent oral surgery
office. It is not a visiting clinic schedule. You can call 775-777-2622 during business
hours and reach our local Elko staff directly.
Do I need a referral from my Elko dentist to book a consultation?
No referral is required. You can call our Elko office directly at 775-777-2622 to book a
consultation. If your dentist has recent X-rays, you’re welcome to bring them — it can
streamline the consultation — but it is not a requirement for booking.
Do you accept Medicaid in Elko?
Yes. The Elko office accepts Nevada Medicaid for wisdom teeth removal when the
procedure is medically necessary. Call our office and we will verify your eligibility before
you arrive.
Do you serve patients from Spring Creek?
Yes. We regularly see patients from Spring Creek, Carlin, Wells, Battle Mountain, West
Wendover, and communities throughout Elko County. If you are traveling from outside
Elko, call ahead and we can help coordinate appointment timing to minimize your
round-trip travel.