I very rarely leave a review but Dr. Rayher is by far the best medical professional I have ever seen in my life. I saw him at the Ueno Center. I had to get a fail root canal molar pulled. I have severe dental anxiety and am autistic. I was originally beyond impressed by his patience, kindness, calming demeanor. But I just got my extraction done today and it was literally easier than a regular dentist cleaning. I was on oral sedation + laughing gas which really helped but it was him who helped calm me the most. He was so gentle, talked me through everything, gave me choices. The tooth was out in under a minute... I was SHOCKED. I also have a lot of anxiety about numbing, so we didn't use a numbing gel before the injection which I was really nervous about. But numbing shots felt like nothing more than a pinch (whereas they usually hurt more even with numbing gel). His skill is WILD. I wish he could all my oral care. It's now about 9 hours post extraction and with just some ibrprofen and tylenol I feel zero pain. He also spent 30 minutes on the phone with me days before my surgery when I was spiraling. Truly incredible. If you're an anxious person, he's the best person for the job. read more

Amazing dentist ever . Not only his office are stunning and beautiful . Doctor Rayher is so nice and he also advises me more than tooth problems. He goes extra miles on his career to advocate his patients . Highly recommend, read more

Nothing to complain about. I needed a tooth extraction and a bone graft for a problematic tooth. Dr. Rayher's office consulted with me quickly, and were able to get me in for an appointment. General anesthesia and everything went great. I woke up feeling pretty clear headed (yes, I was obviously tired), but my healing process has gone well so far. Liz, the receptionist answered all of my questions and was straightforward about insurance. Dr. Rayher was great, and straightforward about what to expect. I highly recommend this practice. read more

While Dr. Rayher is very good with extraction, his skill and equipment for implant is inadequate. I had a tribal experience with an implant which he drilled to my sinus and I got sinus infection. I'm still dealing with consequences of that infection after one year. I realized he didn't have 3D reading device for 3D scans. read more

I wanted to write this review because reading other reviews on this page really helped me get the courage to get my wisdom teeth removed after postponing it for 20 years since high school. I got all 4 teeth removed at the same time. Dr. Rayher and his team are truly excellent at what they do. They made me feel at ease during my procedure. The surgery itself was completely painless (even though I am terrified of needles). They walked me through the full process and made me feel 100% comfortable. I fell asleep after a few seconds with IV sedation. I only took ibuprofen on the first day after surgery. Big thank you to Dr. Rayher and his team for such a positive dental office experience! read more

Simply fantastic. I was able to get an appointment thanks to my regular dentist's referral, and found the entire staff exceptionally competent, from scheduling to billing and insurance to surgery and after care. Dr. Rayher was clear and attentive to every concern as an atypical wisdom tooth patient - about 30 years older than the usual teen patient. I chose to not have general anesthesia and had a quick and smooth procedure. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Intelligence and titles without depth and heart become meaningless. That's not Dr. Rayher's case. He has an extraordinary capacity for holding space for you. I decided to push my comfort zone and did a wisdom tooth removal without general anesthesia or happy gas, which turned out to be exactly what I needed. I would even encourage everyone to push yours and explore the fear. Medical trauma, discomfort when giving trust...I have no doubts Dr. Rayher will meet you wherever you are. Unexpectedly, deeply healing experience for me beyond dentistry. read more

Dr. Rayher is an excellent oral surgeon and I would suspect that he is also a good person. I had a small wisdom tooth removed but I was still anxious. Not only did he do an excellent job during the procedure (the tooth was out before I knew it!) but he did a wonderful job putting me at ease before the procedure itself, both during my consultation and the day of. He asked me questions about my anxiety level and then customized his responses and treatment plan to meet my needs. Not that I am an expert at this but I felt his technique was top notch (tooth was out so fast I didn't even realize it) and most importantly he has an excellent "bedside manner". He really seems to care about every patient that comes into his practice. His staff are also very kind. My opinion is to always book your appointments first thing in the morning for an easy in-and-out experience. pic.twitter.com/E6GH06g7ro read more

J. Reed Rayher, DDS MD - Leaving the office -- no pain and happy with my experience! - Oral Surgeons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow there are so many great words to describe the team at Dr. Rayher's. I would give ten stars if I could. I got my wisdom teeth extracted today and walking in I was so scared but then when the procedure started all my nerves were gone. I had full trust in them and the process was super quick and easy. I'd like to thank the whole office and the nurses and most especially Mandy and Dr. Rayher. The first time walking in the lady at the front desk was extremely helpful. Then I had my consultation and before that I had watched the video about getting my wisdom teeth extracted. Knowing the risks and the good things, this is what made me worried. But Dr. Rayher explained the whole process and made it easy to understand. If you're looking for a great surgeon, I would highly recommend Dr. Rayher! read more

J. Reed Rayher, DDS MD - Oral Surgeons Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a long overdue review. I had my two bottom wisdom teeth extracted by dr Rayher. He and his team were amazing. Both of my two wisdom teeth are impacted with risks of nerve damage. I've been postponing treatment for a few years and some other dr said I must go through general anesthesia. Dr Rayher explained everything very clearly including the risks and allowed me to pick whatever anesthesia method I was comfortable with. I chose local only and the surgery process was painless and speedy. Recovery also went well. I would highly recommend dr Rayher and his practice to anyone looking for wisdom teeth extraction especially if you have high risk impacted ones like what I had. read more

I'd never thought I'd get on Yelp to rate an experience with an oral surgeon, but I have to say that Dr. Raher and his whole office have a loyal fan in me after helping me remove my wisdom teeth (finally!). My entire experience from getting checked in to all my post op care has been wonderful. The staff there is attentive, friendly, and they are great at putting you at ease. I'm a huge fan of everyone in this office and highly recommend! read more

28 y/o female who needed all 4 wisdom teeth out. I chose Dr. Rayher because of the great reviews he has here on Yelp and frankly the lack of bad reviews he has on Yelp and the rest of the internet. I had my surgery in November 2015. My overall experience was a little less than OK. I will break down my review into three sections: Logistics/Payment, Communication and Healthcare. TLDR; I would definitely recommend Dr. Rayher as a great surgeon. It's unfortunate there were so many complications surrounding my experience with his office that caused me to give him a less than perfect rating. Healthcare (4/5 stars): Dr Rayher did a great job on my surgery. I am very scared of having surgery in general but this process went smooth with little to no complications from a health perspective. I opted for deep sedation so I don't remember the surgery at all. When I left the doctors office I had no pain. Bleeding stopped after about 3 hours. The numbness was gone after 8 hours. My cheeks remained swollen for a good 5 days after surgery. I'm very pale and I developed bruises on day 2 after surgery that lasted about 10 days. Dr Rayher called me the night of the surgery which allowed me to ask questions. The pain was not very bad. I took the prescribed ibuprofen for about 14 days after surgery. When I would miss a dose my jaw would feel very achey but not unbearable. I did not use or need the opiates that were prescribed. On day 6 I did my post-op appointment and received the syringe to clean out the holes. In hindsight I would have done my post-op sooner. Not having the syringe for 6 days caused a lot of food to get stuck causing bad breath. I'm 7 weeks post surgery now and a couple of the holes are still healing. I have slight pain near one of the extraction sites but only when I bite down in a very specific way. To me, this section of the review was the most important part when making my decision to choose a doctor and I'm very happy with the way the actual surgery and healing went. Communication (3/5 stars): Everyone in the office speaks english well and does not have an accent (which can sometimes be an obstacle with doctors offices). On top of that, everyone (doctor, assistant and front desk) has a very pleasant upbeat demeanor and I felt like I was treated with respect (which has been hard to find at other offices). Dr Rayher gives very thorough explanations of the procedure, your options and the risks. He also gives plenty of time to ask questions. I did not feel rushed. They gave me verbal and printed instructions detailing care before and after the surgery. He personally called me the night of the surgery to follow up and make sure everything was ok. The reason I am not giving them a full star rating on communication is because they were inconsistent with their phone calls confirming appointments. They need to send confirmations over email as well as provide final and complete documentation printed and emailed. They did not follow up with me to finalize my refund like promised. Also it's not very easy to get ahold of them on the phone. Logistics/Payment (1/5 stars): After my initial consultation I scheduled my surgery for 2.5 months out because I needed to do it on a Friday and they were super booked up. I manually added the appointment to my personal Google calendar the day it was made because they don't send any sort of confirmation emails. When the day approached 2.5 months later they called to confirm my appointment. I missed the call and they left a voicemail confirming a different day than I had written down. Now, I could have made a mistake, although I don't think I did, but a simple confirmation email would have avoided the confusion. I had to call back and reschedule. Calling is the main way to get ahold of the office and like most doctor's offices it's not very convenient. I would wait until they open and then call 3 or 4 times in a row until someone picked up. It seems like they typically have one person working the front desk and they will not pick up over lunch or when a patient is at the desk. They rescheduled my appointment for 2 weeks later. I did not receive a phone call confirming this appointment and had to call to confirm myself. I also did not receive a call confirming my post-op appointment. I did not receive a final itemized bill the day of my surgery. I called later to request the itemized bill. The first document they emailed me was incomplete. The second document they sent was complete but was very confusing and states that I was due a refund. Turns out they overcharged me about $300. Not only am I still trying to get a refund from their office, it caused many complications with my FSA and insurance claims. The final price for 4 teeth extractions, 90 minutes of deep sedation, 1 consultation, 1 post op visit, 4 sedative pills and a syringe was just about $3400. That is the combined price paid by both me and my insurance. read more

I've always operated on the school of thought that if my teeth weren't bothering me, I didn't have to worry about them. Also, I'm a huge weenie when it comes to pain. When I found out, to my dismay, that I should probably get my wisdom teeth removed (it was a gentle but serious suggestion by my dentist), I decided I needed to find someone who wouldn't scare the bejeezus out of me - aka good Yelp reviews. I mean, who trusts a 1-star-average person to cut open their gums and dig around in their mouth? So I found Dr. Rayher, and again, to my dismay, he suggested that I get all 4 wisdom teeth out. Three were actually "must removes," while the 4th was like, just sort of hanging out and not really doing anything, but since I had to go under to get the rest out, might as well get this one out as well. (Also, when I found out how much it cost, even with insurance, I went into a serious depression and my husband ended up making me a surprise dinner because he knows the only way to make me truly happy - and the key to my heart - is food) I must admit that I was REALLY intimidated when I had to sit through a video explaining the process and risks. Then I was even more intimidated when I received a handout explaining said process and risks in more detail. After my wisdom teeth were out, Dr. Rayher told me that I was doing a great job of taking care of my mouth. WELL YEAH, because your staff did a GREAT JOB of scaring me into making sure EVERYTHING IS CLEAN. The actual process was, well, I was asleep for all of it, which was expected. However, the part I was most pleased about was the fact that I experienced virtually no pain afterwards, and I didn't even need any pain meds. Everything healed quickly, so I was back to eating regular foods within a few short weeks. (I should probably also give a shoutout to my husband, because he played nurse and changed out all my bloody gauze the first night, then made me a TUB of mashed potatoes a few days later since I couldn't chew anything. He also put up with a temper tantrum that I threw because I was sick of eating ice cream and mushy foods) He's super nice and helpful, and so are his assistants and the office staff. Seriously cannot recommend Dr. Rayher enough if you need any gross/scary procedures done. read more

I was referred to Dr. Rayher by Dr. Preston Brown (who I would HIGHLY reccomend) . I was getting an impant replaced and when it proved to be a little more tricky than Dr. Brown and I originally thought Dr. Rayher took me in and provided me with the best care imaginable. He was extremely knowledgeable, took time to explain every step and made sure I was comfortable before proceeding. His staff was also very friendly and accomdating. I would highly reccommend to all my close family and friends and of course, my Yelp family. read more

I went to Dr. Rayher for a dental implant - my first one. When he spent the time to explain exactly what was involved, in a very relaxed way, I gained a lot of confidence he knew what he was doing and would do it well. I expected a difficult procedure and pain for many days. Instead the procedure was quicker than I thought it would be and I never had any pain either during or after the procedure (bringing my iPod to listen to during the procedure was a great idea). I am convinced Dr. Rayher knows how to perform this surgery in a way that minimizes pain during the healing process. I recommend Dr. Rayher with no reservations. read more

I was referred to Union Square Oral Surgery to have 3 wisdom teeth removed, and I am genuinely relieved that I went with Dr. Rayher. Dr. Rayher was intelligent, professional and friendly - all traits that his clinic reflected. Dr. Rayher took the time to listen to me and my concerns, even though they were not entirely related to getting my wisdom teeth out. He was easy going and candid about how things were going to be done, and what I could expect. As other reviews have mentioned, he called me the night of the surgery to see how I was. I cannot overstate how much I recommend Dr. John Reed Rayher for oral surgery. 10/10. His assistant Felicia put me at ease and walked me through the set-up at both the consultation and the procedure. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and very friendly. A great person. Maria at the front desk was both patient and polite. I feel like she works overtime to take care of her patients, and was very accommodating when SF traffic caused me to run a bit late. The keyword here is service - Dr. Rayher's team goes out of it's way to make you feel comfortable. There is no better decision I could have made. read more

Dr. Rayher and his people KICK ASS. I have been avoiding my wisdom teeth extraction for nearly a decade, and Dr. Rayher was the only person I have met that I was comfortable with doing this procedure. (I have seen three other oral surgeons for a consultation.) He is warm, and kind, and patient. He talked me through all my options, listened to my questions, and was sympathetic to my fears. There's so many doctors that have that "quit your whining!" attitude and I hate that. Dr. Rayher is NOT like that at all. So I had my surgery (all four wisdom teeth removed and a bone graft) two days ago. I had to come in again today as my bleeding hadn't stopped and had actually started internally bleeding. He and his assistants treated me with so much care, I am overjoyed to be writing this review. How can so much warmth and kindness be in one office? I'm sincerely astounded. One of the assistants even held my hand through the whole second procedure. The people of Dr. Rayher's office made this incredibly terrifying experience for me nothing but wonderful. It's not easy and I'm still scared kinda, but they made it so much better. I seriously love them. read more

Dr Rayher is an amazing oral surgeon. He's also extremely personable, informative, kind, and takes good care of his patients. If you're looking for someone to help extract your wisdom teeth, look no further. This is where you need to go. He makes teeth extraction seem like art! I was a teensy bit worried about getting my wisdom teeth out, especially after hearing about all the potential risks during the first consultation. Not to mention all the horror stories my friends told me. But the procedure was easy and remarkably fast. I was semi-conscious and relaxed (partly napping) through the operation, and my mouth was injected with local anesthesia. I heard a bzz bzz bzz on the first tooth, and then felt a few push push pushes, and before I knew it, we were onto the next tooth. All of them were out within half an hour! And if you're wondering about his staff; they are most friendly and kind. Both on the phone and in person. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted yesterday morning, and as of this evening, I literally have not been in ANY pain. None. Just a bit stiff in the jaw and a minor headache. Haven't had to take the heavy drugs (oxycodone) and am just amazing. Like most people, I'm terrified of dentistry. I'd rather suffer the pain of a toothache than get dental work done. But, I figured at 40 years old, it was time for me to face reality. Dr. Rayher must be a perfectionist, and is also so kind and reassuring. His staff are wonderful too. I went in giving up all of my fears and just made my mind up to let them do what they do best, and not to worry a bit. When they took my blood pressure, the dental assistant said, "You're not nervous, are you?" They can tell. I woke up out of a dream of being in Paris, which is what I was talking to them about before I went under. Dr. Rayher called me the afternoon after the extraction and made sure I understood how to get ahold of him after hours if needed. That's exceptional care! The best part is, my 16 year old daughter got to witness an amazing oral surgery outcome, and won't be terrified if she needs to have hers removed. THANK YOU!!! read more

As someone who has never had a surgical procedure and was borderlining on punching my dentist in the mouth if they so much as brought up wisdom teeth, I was terrified when the fateful day came that my sweet little evolutionary mishaps would need to be removed from my skull. Dr. Rayher and his staff were nothing short of a glistening miracle. They were responsive, patient, and understanding (not to mention funny!) which is a feat considering how annoyingly neurotic I tend to be in any medical setting. They loaded me up with all necessary pain and anxiety medications beforehand (even went the extra distance to ensure I got liquid forms for everything since I'm terrible with pills) and sent me on my way with D-Day firmly set in place. All four of my wisdom teeth were taken out. The procedure itself was *awesome*. Beyond a breeze. (Maybe the valium and nitrous oxide helped that a little) No complications and hardly any pain afterwards (Didn't even have to take the RX painkillers during the day!) The instructions given to me by Dr. Rayher for pre-op and post-op were so comprehensive that I felt secure over the weekend, though I was given a phone number I could call anytime just in case anything went wrong. It's about a month later, I'm healing wonderfully and laughing at a time when I was scared of having my teeth yanked. Between Dr. Rayher (and Dr. Preston Brown, who referred me to him AND sent me an email after I had it done congratulating me, seriously, who does that!!) there is nothing left to fear when it comes to all that is dental. You are in the best hands! read more

I got referred to Dr. Rayher in order to get 4 teeth removed (not wisdom teeth) as a part of an orthodontics treatment. The staff was friendly and the procedure went very well, with no perceivable pain and with excellent results. After the procedure I did not experience any pain, so pain management was not required. Later that day, Dr. Rayher followed up to make sure everything went well and to answer any questions I had. It was overall a very positive experience and it is very clear that people here are at the top of their game. If I could grow those teeth back and get them removed again I would do it here. read more

Dr. Rayher and staff was able to accommodate me and my emergency wisdom teeth removal a couple months ago! I did all four with general anesthesia and recovery was very smooth! There was a helpful recovery kit with instructions and post surgery list of foods you can eat. I never thought removing my wisdom teeth would be this easy and painless. I never have to think about wisdom teeth pain or trouble again. Highly recommended and super professional :) read more

Dr. Rayher is really an excellent oral surgeon. I have been delaying my two wisdom teeth extraction for many years, because another dentist scared me that I would lose my molars if I do the surgery. Finally, after delaying it for 10 years, last year I decided to have them extracted because I needed to start an orthodontic treatment. Dr. Rayher said that yes, there is a chance that I could lose my molars because they were impacted (two molars), but if I wait the chance will just increase - this is so true and something that I needed to hear. Then, it was easy to make peace with my decision. The surgery went great, it was over in less than an hour and it was completely painless (I only took local anesthesia). I'm happy to say that even now, a year after my wisdom teeth extraction surgery, I still have all my molars :-). I went back again to Dr. Rayher's to get another tooth extracted to make space for other teeth during my braces. I was nervous because I was extracting a completely healthy tooth, but Dr. Rayher reassured me that otherwise the other teeth will suffer and that this is the best solution. That extraction was 10 minutes, it was so fast and painless. Hopefully I won't need to extract any more teeth or get implants, but if I do, I will definitely go back to Dr. Rayher's office. read more

Dr. Rayher is one of the kindest doctors I've ever met. He has bedside manner to the fullest. It can be daunting to go in with scary mouthy issues, but rest assured you're in the best of hands and spirits with him. His front desk is just as kind. I highly recommend. read more

Dr. Plack (BEST DENTIST EVER) referred me to Dr. Rayher for a wisdom tooth extraction. I went there for a consultation where they took x-rays, showed me an informational video and the Dr. explained what he saw in the x-rays and answered all the questions that I had. Everyone is friendly and they did a great job. p.s. the decor of the office is amazing.. it's very "historic" although he uses a lot of new technology! read more

Dr. Jarrod Cornehl, an amazing dentist if you need one, referred me to Dr. Rayher to get a consultation on my wisdom teeth. I was pretty scared about the surgery as the doctor warned me of all the risks rather extensively. He was just doing his job, but I definitely was very nervous and hesitant about the surgery after the consultation. The office gave me a few handouts with instructions on bleeding control, diet, cleaning, etc and prescriptions for painkillers so I could get everything I needed in advance of the surgery. Everyone at Dr. Rayher's office is very thoughtful and thorough. This was my first real surgery so I was pretty nervous and anxious. I had three impacted wisdom teeth that I was getting extracted. I have a paralyzing fear of dentists where I tense up, get cold sweats, and grip the armrests the second I'm in the chair. Thankfully Dr. Rayher is really friendly and calming and put me at ease. They put me under for the surgery, making it such an easy process. I fell asleep within a few minutes and by the time I woke up, we were all done! The surgery went well, and Dr. Rayher called me a few hours after surgery to check on me. That was a nice touch! When I went in a few days later for a post-op checkup, Dr. Rayher was very sympathetic about the pain and kept reminding me that he's available 24/7 if I have any problems and need to talk to him. He is a really caring doctor and knows how to calm his nervous patients. =) Thanks Dr. Rayher! read more

I haven't reviewed on here very much BUT - after my experience yesterday with Dr Rayher, I felt I must. The dentist typically, for me, is a traumatic one. This was soooo different. I felt immediately at ease. He calmly explains everything, answers any questions or concerns, your options . My last dentist would tell me what I needed and I got the feeling it was for her financial benefit rather than my well being. I felt none of that here. I felt like I was really safe and taken care of. He called the day before the surgery and the night after the surgery to check up on me. The staff are great. Yesterday, I had a back tooth removed and a bone graft in it's place to make room for an implant. I had no bruising, no swelling, no bleeding, no pain, no aching jaws. They obviously did it, as the tooth is well and truly gone. But I feel great!! The valium, nitrus and twilight cocktail did the trick. I woke up and remembered nothing. I cant recommend him enough. Thank you thank you thank you! Finally a good dentist memory. read more

Dr. Rayher and his team provided a great experience during my procedure, wisdom teeth removal **all 4**. The office was inviting, the medication was sufficient, they gave me plenty of supplies to handle the post-op and he was available for questions/calls after the procedure. I had a complication afterward and the team was very accommodating and made appointments quickly. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rayher's office to a friend interested in getting their wisdom teeth removed. read more

Literally just had the bad boys ripped out at 9 am this morning (because nothing quite says good morning like a wisdom teeth extraction) and feel awesome right now...a little bit of pain, but nothing compared to the s**t storm that my friends had told me to expect. Dr. Rayher (and all of his staff) were incredible...they explained exactly what they were doing up until I drifted off into la-la land and when I woke up didn't rush me out the door. They also gave me very detailed instructions at my consultation and reviewed them before the procedure as well. Dr. Rayher even called me earlier this evening to see how I am feeling and see if I had any questions...how nice is that? Seriously, it reminds me of olde timey doctors who really care about their patients. As I travel for my job and won't be able to come in for a post-surgery check-up, he also told me to call from the road with my progress. I hope never to have the need for oral surgery again, but if I do, I would go to Dr. Rayher in a heartbeat. Both he and my regular dentist have completely changed my mind about going to the dentist...and for that, I am forever grateful! Now stop procrastinating and go get it done already! read more

Dr. Rayher performed all my wisdom teeth extractions. The whole experience was really amazing. The staff is super nice, professional and comforting. Dr. Rayher is a real professional that i wish most MDs will be like. I came to him through yelp and i want to pass the torch and can't say enough about the experience and patience. If you have concerns about extractions, fears and how to handle post extraction. Don't worry! Go see him, ask questions, it takes a minute to do the extraction with dissolving stitches (only if needed). They'll make sure at all time you're comfortable and don't feel anything, they'll give you all the material before and AFTER the procedure. he'll call the same day to see how you are doing and they are always available. read more

By nature I'm a procrastinator, so why would pulling my wisdom teeth be any different? I've been dreading this procedure since my early 20s but was put immediately at ease by Dr. Rayher and his super friendly staff. After my initial consultation they were able to schedule my surgery within the week (a must since my wedding is in less than 3 months and there is no way I want to deal with this around that time). Even though I had a Friday morning surgery I never felt like I was abandoned or on my own during the non-business weekend hours. They gave me a number to call 24 hrs 7 days a week in case something went wrong, and they even called the house the evening of the surgery to make sure everything was OK. I'll definitely be coming back to see Dr. Rayher when the need arises in the future. read more

We've had our fair share of tooth extractions in my family so I am a knowledgeable oral surgery frequent flyer. Dr. Rayher is bright, trained at UCSF, and he provided a thoughtful, individualized consultation, answering our questions patiently and kindly. His surgical technique was careful and gentle, the best of the 3 oral surgeons we have seen, and this led to MUCH LESS PAIN after the procedure. We chose local anesthesia with nitrous and felt well afterward, tho one of the 2 of us got sick during the procedure. She might have done better with the IV sedation option, which was also offered. He called to check in that night, and was very supportive. Neither of us needed narcotics after the surgery, since naprosyn and Tylenol (staggered, around the clock) we're enough. The office staff and nursing staff are lovely and caring. The office is beautiful, a block from Union Square, where we parked underground, thereby enjoying the Tout Sweet visit to Macy's after the preop and postop visits for a French macaroon and tea! read more

If there were 10 stars, double thumbs up, clapping, and cartwheels ratings, it still might not be enough to say how wonderful this oral surgeon and his staff are! My first experience with him, extracting an old root canal/crown which had bit the dust, was so wonderful that I finally had the trust and courage to get my wisdom teeth out. I'd been putting that off forever, but I felt so much trust and confidence in Dr. Rayher from my earlier experience that I knew it was time. I'm heading home now from my procedure and feeling wonderful. The procedure itself went by pretty quickly, and though I'd prepared myself to have to tough out some really exquisite pain, I was so relaxed that I almost fell asleep in the chair while the procedure was going on (I had chosen not to have any sedation, just local anesthesia). I really cannot say enough good things about Dr. Rayher and his wonderful staff. If you need an oral surgeon, choose Dr. Rayher!! read more

Not that I have anything to compare this against, but I had an incredibly good experience having my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Rayher. Honestly, I've been terrified of having this done. My original appointment to get them removed was 14 years ago in Chicago (when I was in high school) and have been putting it off ever since. I'veheard horror stories from other people about swelling, pain, dry sockets, etc etc but I had none of these issues - except for a little bit of pain, but I'm going to assume that isn't his fault. I had zero swelling. Zero. Maybe it was just me, but I'm going to assume it also has to do with how well the surgery was done. If you're like I was and have been putting this off for a long time, I highly recommend going to see Dr. Rayher. read more

I'm very anxious about dental procedures and waited for about 20 years after I was first told (in high school) that I needed to have my wisdom teeth taken out before taking care of them. I came in for my consultation about 3 weeks ago and really felt at ease with Dr. Rayher's practice. The office doesn't not look at all like an oral surgeon's office. It had the feel of charming old house. The equipment was very modern but hidden out of the way within wood cabinets, etc... The staff, including Liz, the office manager, Dr. Rayher, and Dr. Rayher's two dental assistants were extremely friendly and sympathetic to my fears. There are many options to chose from, including local anesthesia, nitrous, and IV sedation. They provide anti-anxiety pills to calm your nerves the night before and the morning of surgery. After having such a positive experience with the initial visit, I decided to go ahead and have all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted, including 2 impacted teeth. My procedure was 6 days ago, and I am absolutely amazed at how well it went! Dr. Rayher and the staff made me feel so at ease before the procedure. I received IV sedation and woke up feeling no worse than having awoken from a regular night's sleep! I am absolutely amazed that there was NO pain, and the jaw soreness and tightness that everyone warned me about was minimal. I used ice packs religiously after the surgery (do it when the local anesthesia is still in effect so it's not as uncomfortable) and took ibuprofen around the clock. Other than that, I've not needed any of the narcotics prescribed. In reading the other reviews, it doesn't sound like my experience is unique. Most of my friends have had some degree of pain and soreness after their wisdom teeth extraction, so Dr. Rayher must be doing something right. Finally, I highly recommend Dr. Rayher's practice for people who are anxious about dental procedures. The office environment and wonderful staff really make this process easy! read more

I just had a wisdom tooth removed - yes, just one, but that was all I had. So, after reading all manner of reviews, I decided to go to Dr. J. Reed Rayher, DDS, MD. Dr. Rayher's offices are tastefully decorated like a Victorian Salon, rather than the usual anonymous clinical style of most doctors' offices. I found that it put me at ease instantly. That is not to say that Dr. Rayher's grasp of technology and clinical equipment are behind the times - everything is new and very high-tech. Dr. Rayher's staff are all very friendly, kind, helpful, efficient, and professional. It was a pleasure dealing with them, and they made everything proceed smoothly. It began with a consult and an x-ray. Dr. Rayher is a good looking guy, with a very gentle and friendly nature. He smiles often, in a casual reassuring way, just because he is a genuinely good person who genuinely likes people. He is very easy to be around, like someone you have known for a long time. This belies his native brilliance, extensive training, and mastery of multiple complex medical and surgical disciplines. Dr Rayher thought I should have the tooth removed eventually since it was causing irritation, and might eventually impact my molar, but that it was not an immediate problem. I decided to go ahead and just have the tooth removed in order to be rid of it. Because I didn't think I could handle having the procedure with just local anesthesia, I opted for general. I take a medication (MAOI) that has 500+ known drug interactions, many of them fatal, especially an aesthetics and narcotics. Dr. Rayher worked with my physician to find an an aesthetic regimen that would be safe and effective for me. So, the day came. At first I was just sitting in the treatment chair, with Dr. Rayher and his staff bustling around, and then I fell asleep for a moment. When I awoke, it was all over. I had a very small amount of pain, if you can call it that - more like a distant ache and I had a little bit of gauze in my mouth. I felt a little out of it from the an aesthetics, but I could walk fine. Since I had forgotten to arrange for someone to pick me up & take me home, Dr. Rayher's staff called medical transportation for me (a car, not an ambulance). They sent me home with an extensive kit of post-surgery care items, including instructions, cold packs, and a follow-up visit card. That night, Dr. Rayher gave me a call to see how I was doing. I slept in quite late the next day. Over the next few days I dutifully changed the gauze, stuck with a fluid diet. Since there was no appreciable pain I didn't take any analgesics. On my follow-up visit, Dr. Rayher said that everything was pink and healthy and healing well, and to contact him if there were any problems in the future. An A+ and a gold star to Dr. Rayher and his staff! read more

Dr Rayher immediately put me at ease when I went to his office for a tooth extraction. He carefully explained all aspects and choices of the procedure, was gentle, patient, kind and reassuring. The entire procedure was over with quickly and with minimal discomfort. Wish I could give more than a 5 star rating for him and the office staff. Oral surgery isn't the highlight of anyone's day but you can feel confident and reassured you be be receiving the best possible care at this office. read more

I had to take the time to write a review for Dr Rayher, as he is the best oral surgeon I"ve ever had and I had an amazing experience. I had a very complicated problem with 2 teeth and he solved the problem with one operation- and the results were 2 new wonderful implants. Everyone in the office, from Liz at the front desk, with her professional, sunny demeanor- to the assistants were 100% accommodating, patient, friendly and attentive. The teeth, bone and gums are like brand new and I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Rayher for any of your oral surgery needs. He is a genius! read more

First Liz made me/mom appointment and she was sweet and patient with me trying to fit this into my schedule. She then asked for list of medication my mom takes to give to the doctor. Took mom (85 yrs old) to have teeth extraction consult first and I loved how thorough he was with getting her health history to determine if it was safe to extract teeth. Tooth exaction went well as expected and through out the procedure he made her feel relaxed and kept asking if she was ok. He called the next day to see how my mom was doing. Both medical assistants are remakable taking xrays, assisting and being very sweet to mom. I was impressed with the whole office which I feel is rare now a days. read more

Dr. Rayher and his staff are great! They did not shame me for waiting over 10 years to get my wisdom teeth out, and were very sensitive to all my anxieties about this procedure. The procedure went very smoothly, and the recovery has been great as well. I don't have any bruising and swelling is minimal. Dr. Rayher called me later in the evening on the day of the surgery to check up on me. Last, but not least, Dr. Rayher and his staff have a great sense of humor! I had nicknamed one of my awful, cavity-ridden wisdom teeth "Rotty", and they totally played along and referred to Rotty by name! I am so glad I found Dr. Rayher and I'm really grateful for the great job that he and his staff did :-). read more