Find and compare 18 top-rated oral surgeons and dental specialists
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and UF Health — Florida's largest academic health center — giving the city a uniquely concentrated oral surgery market that serves both a large student population and patients from across north-central Florida. The UF College of Dentistry and the UF Health oral surgery department offer services at reduced rates for qualifying patients, and several community providers in Gainesville are affiliated with the university's network. Beyond student wisdom teeth removal, Gainesville's oral surgeons perform dental implants, jaw surgery, and oral pathology procedures for a regional patient base spanning Alachua, Levy, and surrounding counties. Most private Gainesville oral surgery practices accept major Florida PPO plans and participate in Florida Medicaid for qualifying patients.
At a glance: Of the 18 practices in Gainesville, 6 have an average patient rating of 4.5 stars or higher. The area's overall average is 4.4★ based on 5,971 patient reviews.
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Browse our highest-rated practices in Gainesville based on patient reviews:
Wisdom teeth removal cost in Gainesville, FL typically ranges from $150–$400 per tooth for simple extractions and $225–$600 per tooth for surgical extractions. Removing all four wisdom teeth without insurance usually costs $1,000–$3,000. With dental insurance (Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, etc.), out-of-pocket costs can drop significantly. Use the listings above to find affordable oral surgeons in Gainesville and call for a cost estimate specific to your case.
Many oral surgeons in Gainesville are accepting new patients. Dentillo lists 18 practices in the Gainesville area with contact information — call ahead to confirm availability. Some practices may offer same-day or next-day consultations for urgent cases like impacted wisdom teeth or dental infections.
Insurance acceptance varies by practice. Most Gainesville oral surgeons accept major PPO plans including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. For Medicaid or low-income options, call practices directly to ask about sliding scale fees or payment plans. Dentillo listings include insurance details for each practice where available.
Oral surgeons near Gainesville offer multiple sedation levels: local anesthesia (numbing only), nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation (pill), IV sedation, and general anesthesia. IV sedation and general anesthesia are common for wisdom teeth removal and are ideal for patients with dental anxiety. Each practice's listing shows which sedation types they offer.
The top-rated oral surgeons in Gainesville are listed above, sorted by patient rating. Look for practices with 4.5 stars or higher and 20+ reviews for the most reliable feedback. Consider factors like sedation options, insurance accepted, office location, and whether they offer free consultations. Dentillo lets you compare all of these side-by-side so you can find the right Gainesville oral surgeon for your situation.
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Last Updated: July 14, 2026
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