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Arizona is home to 53 verified oral surgeons across 11 cities, with plans like Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna widely accepted. Every listing is checked against the federal NPI registry. No paid ranking — paid placements are always labeled Featured.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who perform surgery of the mouth, jaw and face: wisdom tooth removal, complex extractions, dental implant placement, bone grafting, and corrective jaw surgery. Most patients are referred by their general dentist, and many procedures are done in the office under local anesthesia or IV sedation. Coverage often splits between dental and medical insurance depending on the procedure, so it is worth confirming both before treatment.
Oral Surgery in Arizona — frequently asked questions
Real questions Arizona patients ask — from finding the right practice and understanding insurance to costs, visits, and when to seek care.
City Select lists 53 verified oral surgeons across 11 Arizona cities. Every listing is matched against the federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, so you're seeing real, registered practices — not paid placements.
7 oral surgeons in the directory list Medicare. Use the insurance filter to narrow by Medicare, AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more — counts update for the city you choose.
Pick your city from the search bar or filter rail to see oral surgeons in that area — the directory covers Phoenix (12), Scottsdale (9), Gilbert (8), Mesa (8), Glendale (6). You can also search by practice name, doctor name, insurance, or service to build a shortlist in seconds.
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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs surgery of the mouth, jaw, and face — including wisdom teeth and complex extractions, dental implants, jaw surgery, facial trauma repair, and treatment of cysts or oral conditions. They're trained to provide anesthesia and sedation for these procedures.
General dentists remove some wisdom teeth, but impacted teeth, all four at once, or cases near nerves are usually referred to an oral surgeon, who has specialized training and sedation options. Your dentist can advise which is appropriate for your situation.
Some oral surgeons accept direct appointments, while others (and some insurance plans) prefer a referral from your general dentist. Check your plan before booking, since skipping a required referral can mean higher out-of-pocket costs.
It can be either. Routine procedures like wisdom-teeth removal are usually covered by dental insurance, while surgeries tied to a medical condition or injury may be covered by medical insurance. Oral surgeons are experienced at billing both — ask the office to verify your coverage.
Wisdom-tooth extraction usually takes an hour or less. You'll get local anesthesia to numb the area, with sedation available, and the surgeon removes the teeth and stitches if needed. You'll arrange a ride home if you're sedated, and get detailed aftercare instructions.
Most people recover from a straightforward extraction in about three to four days, while impacted teeth — especially all four at once — can take up to a week or more, with full healing around two weeks. Plan a few days of rest, soft foods, and following aftercare instructions closely.
Cost depends on how many teeth, whether they're impacted, and sedation, and dental insurance commonly covers 50–80% of the fee. Ask for an estimate that includes anesthesia, and check what your plan covers before scheduling.
Oral surgeons and periodontists most often place implants, given the surgical expertise involved, while the final crown is usually made by a restorative dentist or prosthodontist. Some general dentists place implants too — ask about training and experience.
An implant is placed into the jawbone, then heals and fuses with the bone (osseointegration) over about three to six months before the final crown is attached. It's done in stages with check-ups along the way; many people have only mild discomfort after placement.
A single implant post commonly runs about $1,000–$3,000, with the crown and any added procedures (like a bone graft or sinus lift) increasing the total. Many dental plans cover little or none of the implant itself, though medical insurance may help if it's needed due to a covered injury — verify your benefits.
It depends on the procedure and your preference. Many are done with local anesthesia alone, while sedation options — from mild relaxation to deeper sedation — keep you comfortable for more involved surgery. Your oral surgeon reviews the choices and what's safest for you.
Beyond extractions and implants, oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat jaw misalignment and TMJ problems, facial trauma and fractures, cysts and tumors of the mouth and jaw, and some sleep-apnea and reconstructive cases. They bridge dentistry and surgery.
Wisdom teeth are removed when they're impacted, causing pain, crowding, infection, or decay, or are likely to cause problems — often recommended in the late teens or early twenties when removal and recovery are easier. Not everyone needs them out; an evaluation with X-rays decides.
Most people report only mild discomfort after implant placement, manageable with over-the-counter medication, with initial healing over one to two weeks and full integration over several months. Soft foods, gentle oral hygiene, and following instructions support healing.
Dry socket happens when the protective blood clot is dislodged after a tooth comes out. To prevent it, avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, vigorous rinsing, and hard foods for the first few days, and follow your surgeon's aftercare instructions. Call the office if you have worsening pain a few days later.
Your surgeon will give pre-op instructions, which may include fasting before sedation, adjusting certain medications, arranging a ride home, and planning recovery time. Stock up on soft foods and ask any questions at your consultation.
Oral Surgery by city in Arizona
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