If you live in Sanford and need specialty dental work, the instinct is to look toward Raleigh-Durham. Bigger city, more options, more names to research. What that search usually turns up is large group practices where the dentist who does your consultation is not the dentist who does your procedure, the person who answers the phone does not know your file, and the experience feels less like care and more like throughput.
The Teeth Doctors™ in Fayetteville is about 45 minutes from Sanford — roughly the same drive as the Research Triangle, depending on where in the metro you are headed. What is different is what you find when you arrive. Dr. Jeremiah Davis is a solo practitioner with national-level implant and cosmetic credentials who handles your case personally from the first appointment to the last. For Lee County residents who have been weighing their options, that distinction is worth understanding before you commit to a direction.
The Credentials That Make Fayetteville Worth the Drive
When Sanford patients are comparing dental providers against Raleigh-Durham options, the question is not just who is closer. It is who is actually qualified to do what you need — and whether the person whose name is on the door is the person doing the work.
Dr. Jeremiah Davis is a US Army veteran who served as a captain in the 82nd Airborne Division before founding The Teeth Doctors™. He trained at UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Kenan-Flagler Business School, and he has built a clinical record that holds up against any provider in the region, urban or otherwise.
Start with the MAGD. The Master of the Academy of General Dentistry is held by fewer than 2% of general dentists in the US and Canada. It required more than 1,100 hours of continuing education — 400 of them hands-on in clinical settings — plus a written examination equivalent in difficulty to board certification. It is not a credential that appears on a lot of provider profiles, and it is not one that gets mentioned without meaning something.
His implant credentials go further. Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID), Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID), Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO), Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), and Surgical Master of the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy. Each required case submissions, documented outcomes, and peer review — not attendance at a seminar. Incisal Edge magazine named him to their Top 40 Dentists Under 40 list in 2021.
For Sanford patients who have been researching providers and want to know whether the drive to Fayetteville is justified over the drive to Raleigh, the credential comparison makes that case clearly.
Why Choose Us?
What a Personal Practice Feels Like — And Why It Matters for Your Care
Large dental groups in Raleigh-Durham are efficient. They have multiple locations, online scheduling, and reminder texts. What they often do not have is a single provider who knows your case, remembers what you talked about at your last appointment, and is personally accountable for the outcome of your treatment.
At The Teeth Doctors™, Dr. Davis handles your care directly. Not a rotating associate. Not a hygienist-led appointment with a five-minute provider check-in. The same provider handles your consultation, your procedure, and your follow-up — which means the person placing your implant is the same person who assessed your bone structure three months earlier and will be checking the restoration six months from now.
The Worry Free from A to Z™ approach handles everything around that care. Insurance is managed on our end — benefits verified before you arrive, claims filed and tracked, follow-up on delays handled without putting it back on you. Appointments run on schedule. Treatment is explained before it begins, not summarized after. And for Sanford patients making a 45-minute drive, that means the trip is worth making — not because there are no options closer to home, but because what is available here is genuinely different from what those options provide.
What Sanford Patients Come to The Teeth Doctors™ For
One Provider Who Handles Everything — And Knows Your Name
At The Teeth Doctors™, the same provider who does your cleaning is the one who handles your crown, your root canal, and anything else that comes up — no rotating associates, no starting over with someone new. Preventive care covers cleanings, exams, and X-rays; restorative care covers fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, and extractions, all in-house. For Sanford families weighing a 45-minute drive to Fayetteville against a similar drive toward Raleigh-Durham, scheduling multiple family members on the same visit makes the trip practical rather than burdensome. If something urgent comes up before your next appointment, call (910) 864-4646 and we will get you in as quickly as possible.
Cosmetic Work From a Provider Who Does It Right the First Time
For Sanford patients considering veneers, a smile makeover, or any cosmetic procedure worth doing, the provider matters as much as the procedure itself. Dr. Davis uses digital imaging to show you a projected outcome before treatment begins — you are deciding based on something you can actually see, not a verbal description of what might be possible. He walks through what is genuinely achievable for your specific case before you commit to anything, which means no surprises and no redoing work that was not planned correctly the first time.
Implants Handled by One Provider, Start to Finish
One of the clearest differences between The Teeth Doctors™ and a large Raleigh-Durham dental group is that Dr. Davis places and restores implants himself — the consultation, the surgical placement, and the final crown all happen at one address with one provider who owns the outcome. Single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, implant dentures, and full-arch restorations including All-On-4 are all available without a referral out. If another provider has told you that bone loss makes you ineligible for implants, that conclusion deserves a second look before you accept it.
For Sanford Patients Who Have Been Putting This Off
Dental anxiety shows up differently in different people — for some it is outright avoidance, for others it is a pattern of scheduling and canceling that has stretched across years. We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation, and for patients who need it, the appointment is built around that from the first call rather than treated as an afterthought. If the size and pace of a large group practice has been part of what puts you off, a smaller practice where the provider knows your case and the team knows your name tends to feel different from the moment you walk in.
Where Are We?
Getting to Our Fayetteville Office from Sanford
From Sanford, take US-1 South toward Fayetteville. The route runs approximately 45 miles and takes about 45 to 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions — a straightforward highway drive with none of the congestion that comes with heading toward Raleigh-Durham during peak hours. For Lee County residents who have been defaulting to the Triangle for specialty care, the drive to Fayetteville on US-1 South is often faster in practice than the distance to a specific provider in Cary, Durham, or Chapel Hill once traffic is factored in. Follow US-1 South into Fayetteville and head toward Yadkin Road on the western side of the city.
Our address is 6402 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303. Free on-site parking is available. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
Why People Love Us
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We invite you to discover why so many people choose our dental practice. Our unwavering goal is to provide an outstanding patient experience that exceeds your expectations and guarantees your complete pleasure.
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Insurance, Financing, and Payment Options for Sanford Patients
We are in-network with select PPO plans including Delta Dental, and we handle all filing, claim tracking, and follow-up on your behalf — no chasing your own insurance company, no decoding explanation-of-benefits letters on your kitchen table. If your plan is out-of-network, call us for a complimentary Benefits Consultation before you assume it will not work. We will walk through your coverage precisely and tell you what your actual out-of-pocket exposure looks like before you schedule anything.
For Sanford patients without dental insurance, our Friends and Family Membership Plan covers regular cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, and emergency exams for $420 per year — no deductibles, no waiting periods, no claim forms, and no yearly maximums. For larger treatments — implants, cosmetic work, full-arch restorations — we offer CareCredit interest-free financing and loans from $2,500 up to $75,000, with terms up to 12 years, rates starting at 5.99% APR, and instant approvals. If cost has been part of why you have been looking at options and not committing to one, call us before you decide — there is likely a payment structure that makes the decision easier.
Questions Sanford Patients Ask When Comparing Providers
How far is the drive from Sanford to your office?
About 45 miles south on US-1 — roughly 45 to 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions. For Lee County residents who have been looking toward Raleigh-Durham for specialty care, the drive to Fayetteville on US-1 South is often faster in practice once Triangle traffic is factored in, and you arrive at a practice where the provider knows your case rather than a large group where you may see a different dentist each visit.
Why should I drive to Fayetteville instead of going to Raleigh-Durham?
Two reasons. First, credentials — Dr. Davis holds the MAGD, FAAID, and DABOI/ID, which are national-level designations that most providers in any market, including Raleigh-Durham, have not pursued. Second, continuity — at a large group practice in the Triangle, the dentist who does your consultation is often not the dentist who does your procedure. At The Teeth Doctors™, Dr. Davis handles your case personally from the first appointment to the last. For patients who want both the credentials and the personal accountability, that combination is what makes the Fayetteville drive the better choice.
Do you handle the full implant process without referring me out?
Yes. Dr. Davis places and restores implants in-house — the consultation, the surgical placement, and the final restoration all happen at one address with one provider. For Sanford patients who have been quoted a referral process at a local provider or who have experienced fragmented implant care at a large group practice, the difference in experience is significant. One provider, one location, one person accountable for the outcome.
I am considering a smile makeover. How do I know what is actually possible before committing?
That is exactly what the consultation is for. Dr. Davis uses digital imaging to show you a projected outcome before any treatment begins — you are making a decision based on something visual rather than a verbal description. He walks through what is genuinely achievable for your specific case, what the process involves, and what the timeline looks like before you commit to the drive or the treatment. There is no pressure to book on the spot.
Is The Teeth Doctors™ a solo practice or a group?
It is a personal practice built around Dr. Davis. He is the provider you will see at your consultation, your procedure, and your follow-up appointments. For Sanford patients who have experienced the rotating-provider model at larger group practices and found it frustrating, that consistency is one of the primary reasons people make the drive from Lee County rather than going to the Triangle.
Do you accept new patients from Sanford?
Yes. We welcome new patients from Sanford and throughout Lee County. Given the drive, we recommend calling us directly at (910) 864-4646 rather than submitting an online form — a brief conversation lets us confirm we are the right fit for what you need and answer any questions before you commit to the trip.
What if I need sedation for my appointment?
We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation, and for patients who need it the appointment is structured around that from the first call. If anxiety has been part of why you have been researching providers without committing to one, tell us when you call. A practice where the provider knows your name and your history tends to feel different from a large group, and for a lot of patients that difference alone changes the experience significantly.
Ready to Schedule?
Call (910) 864-4646 or request an appointment online. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. For Sanford patients weighing options, we recommend calling directly — a ten-minute conversation answers most of the questions that keep people from committing, and it costs nothing to have it before you decide.
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