Oral Surgery San Francisco | UNO DENTAL SAN FRANCISCO

What we treat

Conditions we address.

Most oral surgery in a general dentistry office is about removing teeth that cannot be saved or are causing trouble. Here is when we typically recommend a surgical visit, and when we send you to a specialist instead.

Severely decayed or broken teeth

When a tooth is decayed below the gum line or fractured beyond what a crown can rebuild, extraction is usually the conservative choice. We discuss replacement at the same visit so you have a plan.

Painful, infected teeth

Abscesses and acute infections need decisive treatment. Sometimes that means root canal therapy with a colleague; sometimes it means extraction. We will help you weigh both.

Cracked tooth syndrome

A vertical root fracture is rarely repairable. If imaging confirms a crack into the root, removing the tooth is usually the only option that prevents recurring infection.

Loose teeth from advanced gum disease

When periodontal disease has destroyed too much bone to anchor a tooth, extraction relieves pain and protects neighboring teeth from spreading infection.

Wisdom teeth (third molars)

We evaluate, image, and remove straightforward wisdom teeth in our office. Fully bony-impacted cases or any case requiring IV sedation get a warm-handoff referral to a trusted specialist.

Pre-orthodontic or pre-implant extractions

Some Invisalign® or implant plans require strategic extractions first. We coordinate the timing carefully so the next phase of treatment is not delayed.

How we treat it

Our surgical procedures.

Every surgical visit at UNO starts with high-resolution imaging and a clear written estimate. You leave knowing exactly what is happening, why, and what the recovery looks like.

Simple extractions

Removal of a fully erupted, intact tooth under local anesthesia. Most are completed in 20–30 minutes. We can place a socket-preservation graft at the same visit if a future implant is planned.

Surgical extractions

Removal of teeth that are broken at the gum line, partially impacted, or have unusual root anatomy. Involves a small gum-tissue flap, sometimes sectioning the tooth, and dissolvable sutures. Done in office under local anesthesia, often with nitrous or oral sedation.

Wisdom-tooth consultations and removals

Panoramic imaging, a clear conversation about whether your wisdom teeth need to come out, and surgery for cases we can comfortably handle in office. We refer complex cases to a board-certified oral surgeon.

Site preservation grafts

When you plan to replace an extracted tooth with an implant later, we can place a small bone graft into the socket at the time of extraction to keep the ridge from collapsing. This makes the future implant simpler and more predictable.

Why UNO

Why patients choose UNO for surgical care.

Oral surgery is the part of dentistry where calm, communication, and conservative judgment matter most. These are the things we get right — and the reasons referring physicians and Bay Area patients keep sending us cases.

Jackson Square location

Our office sits at 498 Jackson Street in San Francisco's Financial District — a quick walk from Embarcadero BART, North Beach, and the Ferry Building. Validated parking is available a block away.

Doctor-led care

Dr. Amjad Kandar (lead clinician, dual DDS) personally oversees every treatment plan. Independently owned — you see the same dentist, every visit.

Modern technology

Digital X-rays at a fraction of conventional radiation, intraoral scanning instead of goopy impressions, and next-day crown restorations when appropriate — comfort and precision built in.

Honest, conservative care

We do not over-treat. If a condition can be monitored, we monitor it. If you need a second opinion before committing to anything, we will say so out loud.

Common questions

Frequently asked.

A few of the questions we hear most often. If yours is not here, reach out — we are happy to talk before you book.

For deeper comfort during longer procedures, see our sedation dentistry options. The procedure itself should not. Local anesthesia numbs the area completely — most patients feel pressure, not pain. For anxious patients or longer surgical extractions we add nitrous oxide or oral sedation. Soreness during healing is normal for two to four days and is well controlled with over-the-counter pain medication for most patients.

We perform straightforward wisdom-tooth extractions in our office and refer fully impacted or surgically complex cases to a trusted oral surgery specialist. Either way, you start with a consultation and panoramic X-ray here so you understand exactly what your case involves before booking surgery.

A simple extraction removes a tooth that is fully erupted and intact — typically a quick, predictable visit. A surgical extraction is needed when the tooth is broken at the gum line, impacted, or has unusually curved roots; it involves a small gum incision and sometimes sectioning the tooth into pieces. Both are routine, but surgical extractions take more chair time and longer healing.

Most patients are back to normal eating within three to seven days. The first 24 hours matter most — that is when the blood clot forms and protects the socket. We send you home with detailed aftercare instructions covering rinsing, eating, smoking, and which activities to avoid. A follow-up call the next day checks in on you.

Often yes. Leaving a gap in your bite can cause neighboring teeth to drift and the opposing tooth to over-erupt over time. We will discuss replacement options — implant, bridge, or partial — at your consultation, and if extraction and a future implant are both planned, we may bone-graft the socket at the time of extraction to preserve the site.

Yes. We offer nitrous oxide ('laughing gas') and prescription oral sedation for in-office procedures, which together cover the comfort needs of most patients. For deep IV sedation or general anesthesia, we refer to a board-certified oral surgeon we trust.

Process

What to expect, step by step.

No. 01

Consultation

A 30–45 minute exam with imaging — panoramic X-ray, periapicals, and a CBCT scan if your case warrants it. We confirm the diagnosis, walk you through every option (extraction vs. preservation, sedation vs. local), and quote the procedure with a written estimate before you commit.

No. 02

Day of surgery

You arrive 15 minutes early. We review the plan, get you comfortable with nitrous or oral sedation if chosen, numb the area completely, and proceed only when you confirm you feel nothing. Most simple extractions take 20–30 minutes; surgical extractions 45–60.

No. 03

Recovery & follow-up

You leave with detailed written aftercare, a same-day check-in call from our team, and a follow-up visit at 7–10 days. We are reachable 24/7 for post-op concerns.

Investment & Financing

Transparent pricing.

Simple extractions typically range from $250–$450 per tooth; surgical extractions $400–$750; wisdom-tooth removal $300–$900 depending on impaction. Bone-graft socket preservation adds $300–$650 if you plan a future implant. Sedation (nitrous or oral) is billed separately at $75–$250.

Every quote is written, all-inclusive (no surprise fees), and given before treatment. We accept all PPO insurance on an out-of-pocket reimbursement basis, file claims for you, and offer 0% financing through HFD or CareCredit if you need to spread payments. Membership patients receive 10% off.

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