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Oral Surgeons in Louisville

60 NPI-verified oral surgery practices in Louisville, KY

60

Verified practices

4

Accept Insurance

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Owner-Claimed

What Oral Surgery means for Louisville residents

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the surgical specialists of dentistry. They perform complex tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth), place dental implants, treat facial trauma and jaw fractures, remove tumors and cysts, and perform corrective jaw surgery. They complete 4–6 years of hospital-based surgical training after dental school and are the only dental specialists recognized as surgeons.

In Louisville, 60 verified oral surgery practices serve the community, and 4 publish accepted-insurance information. Across the Louisville oral surgery practices compared on this page, the strongest predicted dimension is pain management, based on verified signals.

Common Oral Surgery procedures

Wisdom tooth extraction

Surgical removal of impacted or problematic third molars under local anesthesia or sedation

Dental implant surgery

Precise placement of titanium implants into jawbone — often with 3D-guided surgery for accuracy

Jaw surgery (orthognathic)

Corrective surgery to realign jaws for better function, appearance, and airway

Bone grafting

Rebuilding jawbone using synthetic materials or your own bone to enable implant placement

Facial trauma repair

Treatment of facial fractures, jaw fractures, and soft tissue injuries from accidents

Oral pathology

Diagnosis and surgical removal of cysts, tumors, and lesions in the mouth and jaws

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What to expect: Oral Surgery costs in Louisville

Nationally, oral surgery services range from $250–$700 per per tooth (simple extraction). Wisdom teeth: $300–$800 per tooth ($800–$3,000 all four). Implants: $3,000–$6,000. Insurance often covers a portion.

The vibe of oral surgery care in Louisville

Vibe Analysis across 13 dimensions, predicted from verified practice signals (NPI data, specialties, services, Google ratings, hours), not from patient review text.

Pain management
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Based on 8 of the 20 Louisville oral surgery practices compared on this page.

Verified Oral Surgery practices

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Apex Dental Specialists PLLC

3036 Breckenridge Ln Suite 103

Louisville, KY 40220

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NPI Verified
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Associates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PLC

210 E Gray St Suite 800

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 582-3750

NPI Verified
CO

Commonwealth Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PSC

6520 Glenridge Park Pl Suite 7

Louisville, KY 40222

(502) 423-7822

NPI Verified
DT

David T. Dodd DMD

4122 Shelbyville Rd #120

Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 897-5239

NPI Verified
DA

Dermatopathology Alliance of Kentucky PLLC

839 S 2nd St

Louisville, KY 40203

(502) 456-6217

NPI Verified
EL

East Louisville Oral Surgery and Dental Implants PLC

300 Middletown Park Pl Suite a

Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 254-3818

NPI Verified
EL

East Louisville Oral Surgery and Dental Implants PLC

1013 N Dupont Sq Suite B

Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 897-5282

NPI Verified
FL

Fred Look, P.s.c., DMD

5141 Dixie Hwy Suite 104

Louisville, KY 40216

(502) 448-7988

NPI Verified
GL

Greater Louisville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PSC

3101 Breckenridge Ln Suite 2D

Louisville, KY 40220

(502) 459-8012

NPI Verified
G&

Green & Jones Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC

3935 Dupont Circle Suite. D

Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 897-0424

NPI Verified
JH

Joseph H. Cieslak DDS, PLLC

6501 Dixie Hwy

Louisville, KY 40258

(502) 937-2500

NPI Verified
JJ

South Louisville Oral Surgery

8516 Preston Hwy

Louisville, KY 40219

(502) 969-2523

NPI Verified
KO

Kentuckiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc PSC

2800 Cannons Ln Suite 200

Louisville, KY 40205

(502) 454-4885

NPI Verified
KO

Kentucky Oral and Facial Surgery

3101 Breckenridge Ln Suite 2D

Louisville, KY 40220

(502) 459-8012

NPI Verified
KS

Kool Smiles, PSC

1211 W Broadway

Louisville, KY 40203

(770) 916-5028

NPI Verified
PH

Preston Highway Oral Surgery PLLC

8516 Preston Hwy

Louisville, KY 40219

(502) 969-2523

NPI Verified
RM

Ralph M. Green DMD, PLLC

3935 Dupont Cir Suite D

Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 897-0424

NPI Verified
RM

Ralph M. Green Medical PLLC

3809 Poplar Level Rd Suite B

Louisville, KY 40213

(502) 459-4273

NPI Verified
SL

S.e. Louisville Oral Surgery, PC

3841 Ruckriegel Pkwy Suite 104

Louisville, KY 40299

(502) 969-2523

NPI Verified
SD

Specialized Dental Services-Jefferson Mall, PLLC

5100 Outer Loop Suite B

Louisville, KY 40219

(502) 410-1702

NPI Verified

When should you see a oral surgery?

See an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth pain or swelling, broken teeth that can't be saved, dental implant placement, jaw pain or clicking, facial injury, or suspicious lumps in your mouth. Most general dentists refer to oral surgeons, but you can schedule a consultation directly — especially for wisdom teeth evaluation.

Frequently asked questions about oral surgery in Louisville

How many oral surgeons practice in Louisville?
Louisville, KY has 60 NPI-verified oral surgery practices. You can compare them on this page or match with one through Dee, our AI matching engine.
How do I choose between oral surgeons in Louisville?
Credentials matter, but so does fit. Among Louisville oral surgery practices, the strongest predicted dimension is pain management. Dentalist predicts how each practice feels across 13 dimensions using verified signals like NPI data, specialties, services, Google ratings, and hours, so you can match on what matters to you: anxiety handling, kid-friendliness, scheduling, or cash pricing.
Do Louisville oral surgeons accept insurance?
4 of the 60 verified oral surgery practices in Louisville publish accepted-insurance information on their profile. Confirm your specific plan with the practice before booking.
How does dentalist.ai match me with the right oral surgery practice in Louisville?
Tell Dee what matters to you and she matches you with verified Louisville practices using Vibe Analysis: 13 dimensions predicted from verified practice signals, not patient review text. You see why each practice was matched. It's free and takes about two minutes.
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone needs wisdom teeth removed. Removal is recommended if they're impacted (stuck below the gum), growing at an angle that threatens adjacent teeth, causing pain or infection, or contributing to crowding. If wisdom teeth are fully erupted, properly positioned, and you can clean them effectively, they may not need removal. An oral surgeon can evaluate with a panoramic X-ray or 3D scan.
What's recovery like after wisdom tooth removal?
Most patients recover in 3–7 days. Day 1–2: rest, ice packs, soft foods, pain medication as prescribed. Swelling peaks at 48–72 hours. Day 3–4: swelling starts decreasing, can begin gentle saltwater rinses. Day 5–7: most patients return to normal activities. Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for at least a week — these can dislodge the blood clot and cause a painful dry socket.
Is dental implant surgery painful?
Implant placement is performed under local anesthesia with sedation options available. During the procedure, you should feel no pain. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild — similar to a tooth extraction — and managed with over-the-counter or prescribed pain relievers. Most patients return to normal activities the next day. The implant then heals for 3–6 months before the crown is placed.
What's the difference between an oral surgeon and a dentist extracting a tooth?
Oral surgeons handle complex extractions: impacted wisdom teeth, teeth with curved or hooked roots, teeth broken below the gumline, and patients with medical complexities. They can provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in their office. General dentists handle straightforward extractions of fully erupted teeth. If your tooth is impacted, infected, or has complex anatomy, an oral surgeon is the safer choice.
When is jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) needed?
Jaw surgery may be recommended when the upper and lower jaws don't meet correctly and can't be fixed with orthodontics alone. Indications include: severe overbite or underbite, open bite (front teeth don't touch), facial asymmetry, difficulty chewing or speaking, sleep apnea caused by jaw position, and TMJ pain from jaw misalignment. It's typically done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.