Oral Surgery Near Pacific Beach
PB moves at its own pace — and when something comes up with your teeth, you want it handled fast by someone who actually knows what they’re doing. McGann Oral Surgery is about 15 minutes from Pacific Beach on Front Street. Dr. Grant McGann is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been seeing patients from this part of the coast since 2008.
What Patients Come to Us For
Pacific Beach skews young — and the most common reason young adults end up at an oral surgeon is wisdom teeth. But Dr. McGann handles the full range of oral surgery procedures, from implants to complex extractions, and sees patients at every stage of life.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Most wisdom teeth issues show up in your late teens or twenties — right when you’re in the thick of everything else. Impacted teeth, recurring infections, crowding, pain in the back of the jaw — these don’t improve on their own and tend to get worse if left alone.
Dr. McGann evaluates each tooth with in-office X-rays and CT imaging before recommending anything. Removal is done under local anesthesia or IV sedation, and most patients are back to normal within a week. You leave with instructions, gauze, and a prescription already sent to your pharmacy — no extra stops on the way home.
Dental Implants
If you’ve lost a tooth — from an extraction, an accident, or decay — an implant is the only replacement that functions exactly like what you had before. Dr. McGann plans every case using in-office 3D CT imaging and digital surgical guides, which means smaller incisions and a smoother recovery than traditional implant methods. Full healing takes 3 to 6 months, but most of that time you won’t feel like you’re recovering.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is too damaged to save, a clean extraction with a plan for what’s next is the right call. Dr. McGann performs surgical extractions with minimal tissue disruption — and can talk through implant options at the same appointment if replacement is on your radar.
Most Pacific Beach patients are back to normal activity within a few days of their procedure. McGann Oral Surgery offers IV sedation in-office — no hospital, no surgical center, no extra trip across town. Dr. McGann calls every surgical patient personally after their procedure to check in.
Why Pacific Beach Patients Choose Dr. McGann
There are general dentists in PB who handle basic extractions. For anything more involved — impacted wisdom teeth, implants, surgical extractions — you want a specialist with the right training and the right equipment.
Dr. McGann completed a 4-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He’s been at the same Front Street office since 2008 with the same core team.
What PB patients tend to notice:
- In-office IV sedation — if you want to be fully asleep, that option is available here
- CT-guided implant planning — every case mapped before surgery starts
- Personal call from Dr. McGann after your procedure — every time, no exceptions
- Same team since 2008 — Rachel, Natalia, and Enrique have been here from the start
Does McGann Oral Surgery Accept Insurance?
Yes. The practice is in-network with most major PPO dental plans — including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, and United Healthcare.
Enrique handles insurance and billing for every patient before any procedure. See the full list of insurance plans we accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is McGann Oral Surgery from Pacific Beach?
About 15 minutes by car. Take Garnet Avenue or Grand Avenue east to I-5 south, then exit at Washington Street or Front Street. The office is at 3861 Front Street, CA 92103. Parking is available on-site.
I think my wisdom teeth are coming in — how do I know if they need to come out?
Common signs include pain or pressure in the back of the jaw, swelling around the gum line, difficulty fully opening your mouth, or recurring infections behind your last molar. An evaluation with Dr. McGann includes X-rays and a CT scan if needed — you’ll leave with a clear answer on what’s happening and what, if anything, needs to be done.
Can I be sedated so I don't have to be awake for it?
Yes. IV sedation is available for most procedures at McGann Oral Surgery. You won’t feel or remember the procedure, and you’ll rest in the office until you’re ready to go home. You’ll need someone to drive you. Learn more about sedation options.
How long do I have to take off after wisdom teeth removal?
Most patients take 2 to 3 days off and are back to normal activity by day 4 or 5. Swelling peaks around day 2 to 3 and improves steadily after that. Dr. McGann will give you a specific timeline based on how many teeth are removed and your case.
I lost a tooth playing sports — what are my options?
If the tooth was knocked out recently, call immediately — there’s a short window where reimplantation may be possible. For teeth that can’t be saved, a dental implant is the most durable long-term replacement. Dr. McGann handles both at the Front Street office.
What's the quickest route from PB to the office?
Take Garnet Avenue east to I-5 south. Exit at Washington Street, turn left, then right on Front Street. The office is at 3861 Front Street, CA 92103. Get directions.
Serving Pacific Beach and the Surrounding Coast
McGann Oral Surgery sees patients from Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Crown Point, Bay Park, and neighboring coastal communities. Whether you’ve been referred by your dentist or are looking for a specialist on your own, the consultation is a straightforward first step.
Call (858) 874-8181 or schedule a consultation online. McGann Oral Surgery is located at 3861 Front Street, CA 92103 — get directions.