When you visit OC Oral Surgery, you can expect individualized care based on your specific oral health needs. Restoring your oral health, function, and facial aesthetic is our top priority. Dr. Junil Ahn, DDS, MD, and his entire team are dedicated to providing you with the compassionate patient care that you deserve.
If you are choosing an oral surgeon in the Orange County area, we know that patients want to find a surgical team that they feel comfortable with and know will provide exceptional care before proceeding with treatment. Dr. Ahn and his highly skilled surgical and office staff are a qualified, caring, and experienced oral surgery team who understand the uncertainty, worry, and stress that any oral surgery procedure may cause a patient. The OC Oral Surgery team wants to provide accessible solutions to your complex oral health problems through a wide range of services to fit your needs.
With an office location in Aliso Viejo, CA, we have the pleasure of serving the entire Orange County area with outstanding oral surgical care to patients of all ages. We take pride in providing the treatment you need to maintain your healthy and vibrant smile.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the mouth. The average mouth doesnt have enough room for an extra set of molars, which often causes these teeth to try and push their way through the gums. Wisdom teeths roots are unpredictable, which poses a threat to nearby teeth, roots, and nerves. In general, most people develop between one and four wisdom teeth, while others develop more than four. Some never develop any at all!
We recommend removing wisdom teeth during the mid to late teen years, as this is when these troublesome molars typically develop. Some people develop them well into their 20s. Make sure you attend routine visits with your dentist, who will take X-rays and images of your face and mouth to track the development of your wisdom teeth.
It is very rare that wisdom teeth develop properly and do not cause any problems. Many people suspect the eruption of their wisdom teeth when they start to feel pain or swelling toward the back of their mouth. However, its important to know that wisdom teeth may not cause any symptoms at all and still be recommended for removal.
Many people wonder how much it will cost to have their wisdom teeth removed. The price varies depending on the number of teeth that need to be extracted, the choice of anesthesia, and the details of your insurance coverage. You can contact our office for an accurate price estimate, and our helpful and welcoming staff will do everything possible to try to maximize your insurance reimbursement.
Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure performed in our state-of-the-art practice in Aliso Viejo, CA. Oral surgeons are trained in the safe administration of IV sedation, and Drs. Ahn and Rayher have undergone extensive training in sedation techniques and patient safety procedures. By getting your wisdom teeth removed, you are taking the initiative toward protecting your future oral health.
Dr. Junil Ahn is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is both a licensed dentist and physician. He has extensive experience in all facets of oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesia, and dental implant-related surgery.
He received his dental degree (DDS) from the prestigious University of California, San Francisco, where he graduated at the top of the class and was inducted into the Dental Honor Society. Dr. Ahn continued on to complete his medical degree (MD) at the University of California, Davis and received general anesthesia training. After completing a general surgery internship at UC San Francisco, Dr. Ahn went on to complete the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at UC San Francisco.
Dr. Ahn is a continuing education provider and has given numerous lectures in topics of surgical dental implantology, oral surgery, oral pathology, and medicine. In addition, Dr. Ahn continues to advance his clinical knowledge with extensive continuing education courses in the latest surgical advances and techniques to bring the most up-to-date care for his patients. He is also a member of the Clinical Faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, where he has provided instruction to medical students during their training since 2016.
Dr. Rayher is a San Francisco Bay Area native and grew up in Santa Rosa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in bioengineering from the University of California at San Diego and was elected to the prestigious engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi. He is excited to continue to serve the community here in southern California through our practice.
Moving back to the Bay Area for dental school, Dr. Rayher earned both Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees at the University of California at San Francisco. While a student, he was active in student government and served as the Student Body President of UCSF.
Upon graduation, Dr. Rayher was inducted into the Alpha Omega International Honor Society, which is reserved only for dental graduates who rank number one in their class. He was also inducted to the exclusive Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity.
After obtaining his degrees at UCSF, he continued his training at the UCSF Medical Center, the San Francisco VA Hospital, and the San Francisco General Hospital where he learned firsthand from some of the most renowned doctors in the country. He earned a specialty certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which included formal training in general surgery, microneurosurgery, and anesthesia. Dr. Rayher is licensed to practice both dentistry and medicine and holds California state specialty permits in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general anesthesia.
After completing his training, Dr. Rayher was appointed Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and teaches in the dental school once a week. He currently maintains a private practice at Union Square Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in downtown San Francisco and practices here in Orange County at OC Oral Surgery with Dr. Ahn.
Dr. Rayher is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to this prestigious recognition, he is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the Academy of Osseointegration.
With his expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, medicine, and anesthesia, Dr. Rayher has particular interest in helping fearful and dental phobic patients, patients who need removal of impacted, diseased, painful or infected teeth, patients in need of jaw reconstruction with bone grafting, and patients who need replacement of missing teeth with dental implants.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 131 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDanielle Jaquez
2 years ago
A great experience from someone who has major doctors office/procedure anxiety. The office staff was all super sweet and supportive in easing my anxiety day of wisdom teeth removal. Dr Ahn did a great job, I had very little post-op bleeding or pain and almost no swelling!
Christian Parra
2 years ago
Great. Always great whenever I go. Everyone is friendly and overall amazing.
Mark Gonzalez
2 years ago
I've had my wisdom teeth for a very long time, you figure you're an adult and they're not bothering you..you're in the clear. Well the day come where my impacted wisdom teeth became a pain and I had to get them out. I called the office and they did mention they where booked out but I did mention my agony and behold I was in within the next two days! Dr.Ahn made me feel very comfortable and did a very thorough consult. The front office was very kind and professional. I believe their office manager Jessie was the one that went over my treatment plan. Went over my insurance coverage estimates and my patient portion which was more than reasonable. The whole procedure took less than a hour. The back office went over all the postoperative care with my driver. I opted for IV sedation and I got a nice wheelchair escort to our car. I can't express how thankful I am! Thank you for all your care! Great experience!!
Kate Morgan
2 years ago
Amazing experience for what is a very unpleasant issue - wisdom teeth extraction. The whole team is fantastic and offered great support for my questions. Surgery was very efficient as well as follow up check-in!
Alex Kazmierczak
2 years ago
Love this office! They are very professional, on-time, and responsive. They had me in for a wisdom tooth consultation and had me booked for surgery within the next three weeks! They had me in and out with no issues. Dr. Ahn is the best!
Michael Cody
3 years ago
Dr. Ahn and his staff are amazing. No long waits in the lobby. Super friendly, professional staff. Lots of user-friendly appt reminders. And a very relaxing, straightforward approach to issues. Keep up the great work!
Rick J
3 years ago
I was having major surgery in several weeks when I experienced a great deal of pain and an infection in a tooth. On very short notice Dr. Ahn extracted the problem tooth and performed a bone draft. He did an excellent job minimizing the pain while maximizing the recovery. He is knowledgeable, confident and very helpful in explaining what I needed to understand. I highly recommend him.
Allen Sun
3 years ago
Dr. Ahn is the best! I had a pretty bad wisdom tooth infection couple weeks ago, since it's a pretty gnarly impacted wisdom tooth, my dentist can't really do it and referred me to his office for the surgery. Now my wisdom tooth has been bothering me for several years, and since it's really close to the nerve & I'm a bit old for wisdom tooth surgery (just turned 30), I'm really nervous before went into the consultation. However the consult went super well, Dr. Ahn walked me through the treatment plan very thoroughly and patiently, his professionalism and knowledge truly calmed me down and actually made me looking forward to finally get this resolved once and for all. The surgery went extremely well. Dr. Ahn removed the wisdom tooth completely, did bone grafting to preserve the tooth next to it, as well as putting in some growth factor to help with the healing process. Best part of all? As someone who's extremely scared of pain, I didn't feel much pain at all during & after the surgery: with IV sedation I fell asleep almost right away, by the time I woke up it's already over. There's bit swelling and bleeding for the first 2~3 days, but when it comes to pain level it's probably a 2 at most (on a scale of 1 to 10), almost feel a bit too good to be true. Anyway I highly recommend Dr. Ahn to anyone who needs oral surgery done. He's truly an incredible surgeon & all of his staff at OC Oral Surgery are super responsive, caring and helpful too. Thank you again for making the surgery such a painless & comfortable experience!
Trish Novobilski
3 years ago
They are amazing, took great care of our little Sadie!
Alex Kazmierczak
3 years ago
Love this office! They are very professional, on-time, and responsive. They had me in for a wisdom tooth consultation and had me booked for surgery within the next three weeks! They had me in and out with no issues. Dr. Ahn is the best!
Kate Morgan
3 years ago
Amazing experience for what is a very unpleasant issue - wisdom teeth extraction. The whole team is fantastic and offered great support for my questions. Surgery was very efficient as well as follow up check-in!
L B
3 years ago
A very nice office and very nice people. There was very little wait and the Doctor did a great job. I'm a happy camper :)
Andy Temesvary
3 years ago
OC Oral Surgery was a wonderful experience! I needed all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, so I did do some shopping around as I planned to pay cash. Other oral surgeon offices seemed to have weird pricing where I felt they overinflated their pricing since they were quickly willing to knock over $1,000 off when I said I was going to look around. Thank heavens my wife found OC Oral Surgery! The entire staff is so kind and we both felt very welcome when we arrived. The conversation with the doctor and his staff was clear and transparent on both costs and how the procedure would happen. Very straight forward and honest. I scheduled the extraction procedure and did mention to them I am slightly claustrophobic as I've had some issues at dental offices when they put that rubber block in your mouth for longer procedures. The day of my surgery the staff was definitely on their "A Game" as they worked in perfect harmony. I did have a slight claustrophobic feeling when they put oxygen on my nose and they immediately recognized that and helped keep me calm till I dozed off. Regarding the procedure....it was 100% painless. Honestly I don't recall a single moment. Who would want to recall extracting 4 wisdom teeth . I woke up to my wife and a nurse in the room who walked us through post procedure and that was it. I know it will sound weird a bit to say it was a very pleasant experience given the extractions but it honestly was and everyone working their couldn't have been nicer.
alanna kalie
3 years ago
I was incredibly nervous to have my wisdom teeth removed, however, OC Oral Surgery made me feel as though I had nothing to worry about. My entire experience--from the consultation, working with the front desk staff, to the actual procedure--went off without a hitch. Dr. Ahn, the dental assistants, and front desk staff helped me feel comfortable and worked efficiently to get me in and out without any hiccups. I definitely recommend OC Oral Surgery as they are great at what they do.
ReyandDan Y
3 years ago
Dr. Ahn was very good and kept me informed on my options and everything about the extraction procedure. His staff was as professional, friendly and informative as he was. When I found that Dr. Ahn was an MD as well as a DDS It made me very comfortable and relaxed with all he was doing.
Kenneth Suh
3 years ago
Took out FOUR wisdom teeth in few hours! I was expecting to be extremely painful after the surgery, but surprisingly, I was not feeling much pain. Of course I was taking medication (painkiller) I was subscribed to, but all I really felt was discomfort rather than pain. Not only that, the doctor was very kind and sincere. He explained everything ahead of time, so I know what to expect. If you have to take out your wisdom teeth, I would recommend this place!
Kristin Takamori
3 years ago
My daughter is 11 and Dr Ahn removed a supernumerary (extra) tooth and 4 baby molars that refused to come out on their own. Her surgery was less than a half hour. She had no pain post op and healed very quickly. I highly recommend Dr Ahn.
Shelly Paskowitz
3 years ago
Having to take a young teen in for oral surgery is very stressful, but Dr. Ahn really made us feel comfortable about the surgery and answered all of our questions. We also had a question 4 days after surgery and it was the evening, he had called us back within 20 minutes and made us feel at ease again. After having all wisdom teeth out my son didn't have any swelling in his face! Dr. Ahn is very precise and knowledgeable in surgery. The front office staff and nurse who was in the surgery with Dr. Ahn was very communicative which helped ease our tension. I highly recommend him for great results in oral surgery.
Debbie Medina
3 years ago
I had a wonderful experience at OC Oral Surgery! The staff made me feel at ease and comfortable. Dr. Ahn explained everything in detail and I had an easy recovery. I would definitely recommend OC Oral Surgery!
Liyah Slapz
3 years ago
I give OC Oral Surgery 5 stars and if I could give them more I would. I'm new to the area so I was nervous about going someone new. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Soon as I walked in the office I could feel the positive vibes from the front desk. When I came for my consultation I was informed on everything that would need to be done ahead of time. I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and I was extremely nervous. The staff went out their way to make me feel comfortable and relaxed and I felt as if everything was done in a blink. I highly recommend going to OC Oral Surgery.
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