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Best Wisdom Teeth Removal Dentists in Arcata, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for wisdom teeth removal: joel, ranked #1 of 21 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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21 Arcata clinics list wisdom teeth removal and are ranked here by service score. None list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Arcata at a glance

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Arcata at a glance
RankClinicService score
1joel73
2Arcata Community Life Medical Center67
3Arcata Health Alliance67
4Community Health Center67
5Danielson James C DDS67
6Davis Russell L DDS67
7Erica Hindbaugh Jones Inc67
8Mad River Community Hospital67
9Open Door Community Health Center Administrative Offices67
10rachael santsche bsdh rdhap67

The 21 best wisdom teeth dentists in Arcata, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  8. #8 Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mad River Community HospitalFull profile(707) 822-3621
    In their words

    Mad River Community Hospital is a 78-bed, trauma registered, acute care medical facility. We are a locally owned hospital, independently operated and we are committed to providing the best care for our patients. We are the only local hospital with a fully functioning, 2-acre organic, on-site farm with its produce served to patients and staff. For each patient, we combine our knowledge of advanced medical technology, along with respect, care and education to restore the…

    From Mad River Community Hospital's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Open Door Community Health Center Administrative Offices

    1275 8th St, Arcata, CA 95521

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Open Door Community Health Center Administrative OfficesFull profile(707) 826-8633

  13. #13 George Epperson DDS

    801 Crescent Way STE 1, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at George Epperson DDSFull profile(707) 822-1785

  14. #14 North Country Clinic

    785 18th St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Country ClinicFull profile(707) 822-2481

  15. #15 NorthCountry Prenatal Services

    3800 Janes Rd #101, Arcata, CA 95521

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at NorthCountry Prenatal ServicesFull profile(707) 822-1385

  16. #16 Taylor Alberto DDS

    791 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Taylor Alberto DDSFull profile(707) 822-4826

  17. #17 Humboldt Orthodontics : Dr. Gabriel Enriquez DDS MS - Arcata

    791 Bayside Rd STE 1, Arcata, CA 95521

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Humboldt Orthodontics : Dr. Gabriel Enriquez DDS MS - ArcataFull profile(707) 798-6383

  19. #19 Humboldt Open Door Clinic

    770 10th St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Humboldt Open Door ClinicFull profile(707) 826-8610

  20. #20 United Indian Health Services: Ferguson Felicia MD

    1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at United Indian Health Services: Ferguson Felicia MDFull profile(707) 825-5000

  21. #21 Arcata Dental: Hise Mark A DDS

    1225 B St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for wisdom teeth removal in Arcata on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Arcata Dental: Hise Mark A DDSFull profile(707) 826-0444

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What is wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth are the third molars, which usually come in between ages 17 and 25. They are often removed when they are impacted, partly erupted, decayed, or crowding other teeth. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out; x-rays help decide.

Wisdom teeth removal: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists remove many erupted wisdom teeth. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically remove impacted wisdom teeth, especially those near the jaw nerve, and offer IV sedation or general anesthesia.

None of Arcata's 21 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. See oral surgeons in Arcata

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Arcata?

Typical ranges in USD for Arcata, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Arcata?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth$320–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Soft-tissue impacted, per tooth$400–$950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Bony impacted, per tooth$550–$1,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
All four with IV sedation$2,350–$4,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full wisdom teeth removal cost guide for Arcata

What to expect from wisdom teeth removal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Wisdom teeth removal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, then 1 surgery visit and often a follow-up
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes for all four
RecoveryMost people rest 2–4 days; swelling usually peaks around day 2 or 3
When to see a specialistImpacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation

How we ranked Arcata wisdom teeth dentists

We scored 21 Arcata clinics offering wisdom teeth removal on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arcata data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Wisdom teeth removal in Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best wisdom teeth removal dentist in Arcata?

joel ranks #1 of 21 Arcata clinics offering wisdom teeth removal by DentistsRanked service score. Arcata Community Life Medical Center ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Arcata, CA?

Wisdom teeth removal in Arcata typically costs $280–$980 USD. By type: erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth $320–$630; soft-tissue impacted, per tooth $400–$950; bony impacted, per tooth $550–$1,250. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Arcata do wisdom teeth removal?

Yes. None of the 21 Arcata clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list an oral surgeon on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: impacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation.

Is wisdom teeth removal covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover wisdom teeth removal as oral surgery, often at 50–80% after the deductible. Sedation may be covered separately or not at all. Some medical plans cover impacted teeth. Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?

During surgery you should not feel pain, because the area is numbed and many patients also choose sedation. Soreness, swelling and jaw stiffness for several days afterward are common. Most patients manage with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief and rest.

How many dentists offer wisdom teeth removal in Arcata?

21 Arcata clinics list wisdom teeth removal in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Arcata

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 23 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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