11,888
Oral Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
48%
Most common: DDS
FindClarity lists 11,888 oral surgeons nationwide. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is DDS (48%). 13% accept Medicare.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgical procedures on the mouth, jaw, and face. Their scope includes wisdom tooth extractions, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery, treatment of facial injuries, and biopsies of oral lesions.
Oral surgeons complete four to six years of hospital-based residency training after dental school, the longest training path of any dental specialty. Their residency includes general anesthesia training, trauma surgery, and complex reconstruction. Many are trained to administer IV sedation and general anesthesia in their offices.
If you need teeth removed that are impacted or difficult to extract, have a jaw alignment problem that requires surgery, or have experienced facial trauma, an oral surgeon is the right specialist to see.
You may need an oral surgeon for impacted wisdom teeth, teeth requiring surgical extraction, jaw misalignment causing functional problems, TMJ disorders that have not responded to other treatments, facial trauma or fractures, suspicious oral lesions requiring biopsy, or preparation for dental implants that need bone grafting.
The initial consultation includes X-rays or a CT scan, a physical exam of your mouth and jaw, and a discussion of your surgical options and anesthesia choices. The surgeon will explain the procedure, recovery timeline, and any risks. Most office procedures use IV sedation, meaning you will be comfortable but not fully unconscious.
Wisdom teeth (all four): $1,500-3,000 · Bone graft: $300-800 · Jaw surgery: $5,000-50,000+
Most people feel significantly better within three to five days, though complete healing takes a few weeks. Swelling peaks around day two or three. Soft foods, ice packs, and prescribed medications help during the first few days. Most people return to normal activities within a week.
It depends on the procedure and your preference. Simple extractions can be done with local anesthesia alone. For wisdom teeth removal and more complex procedures, most patients choose IV sedation, which keeps you relaxed and pain-free without the risks of full general anesthesia. Your surgeon will discuss your options.
Yes. Oral surgeons are one of two specialties (along with periodontists) that commonly place dental implants. They are particularly suited for cases requiring bone grafting or sinus lifts before implant placement, since these are surgical procedures within their core training.
Both start with dental school, but oral surgeons complete four to six additional years of surgical residency training, including hospital rotations and anesthesia training. General dentists handle routine procedures; oral surgeons handle complex extractions, jaw surgery, facial trauma, and cases requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
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Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both, depending on the reason for the procedure. Wisdom teeth removal is usually dental. Jaw surgery for a medical condition (like sleep apnea) or facial trauma often falls under medical insurance. Ask the surgeon's office to verify coverage with both your dental and medical plans.