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4.9 Stars
Based on 25 Reviews
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Jen Y.
Posted on : 2018-02-11
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!
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Natasha M.
Posted on : 2018-02-11
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!!!
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Kristen W.
Posted on : 2018-02-11
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!
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Cary R.
Posted on : 2018-01-17
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!!
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Mike P.
Posted on : 2017-01-20
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!
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5 Stars
Tori L.
Posted on : 2016-04-19
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.
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