Tooth Extraction for Pinehurst, NC |The Teeth Doctors™

A 43-Mile Drive That Patients Make for a Specific Reason

The Teeth Doctors are 43 miles from Pinehurst, about 56 to 59 minutes via NC-210 or US-15/US-501 and the Plank Road route depending on which side of Pinehurst you start from. We do not pretend that is around the corner. The patients who drive here from Pinehurst, Whispering Pines, Seven Lakes, and the surrounding Moore County communities are making a deliberate choice, and they make it for one of a few specific reasons we will lay out below.

Why Pinehurst Patients Drive to The Teeth Doctors

Pinehurst has plenty of capable dentists. Moore County is well-served for general practice. The reason patients come to us is almost always one of these three:

Their case is complex enough that their general dentist has recommended a specialist, and they would rather have one provider handle the whole case than coordinate between a periodontist, an oral surgeon, and a restorative dentist at separate offices.
They have been told an implant is not possible because of bone loss, and they want a second opinion before accepting that as final.
They are planning a full-arch case (All-On-4 or similar) and want it handled by a practice that does this work routinely.

For a single simple extraction, the drive is probably not worth it. For a case with any meaningful complexity, the difference between a closer practice that hands off pieces of the case and a single-provider practice that handles all of it is usually what makes the trip make sense.

Dr. Davis and the Credentials Behind the Practice

Dr. Jeremiah Davis is a US Army veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Division. The credentials he has stacked since are unusual for general practice:

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICOI)
Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID)
Surgical Master of the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy
Dawson Academy Scholar
Voted Top 40 Dentists Under 40

For most Pinehurst-area patients, the credentials that matter most are the implant-related ones: FAAID, DABOI/ID, MICOI, and the Academy of Osseointegration mastership. They are the reason patients with bone loss, failed prior implants, or full-arch needs make the drive here rather than to a closer general practice.

Sedation for the Whole Procedure

If you are not looking forward to the appointment, sedation is a normal part of the conversation here. We offer several options, from mild oral sedation to IV sedation, chosen based on the complexity of the procedure and your anxiety level. For Pinehurst patients who are already making a 56-minute drive, most prefer to have the sedation conversation in advance so the day-of appointment is straightforward.

When a Tooth Needs to Come Out

Extraction is the right answer when a tooth genuinely cannot be saved or when removing it is the cleaner path to a better long-term result. Common situations:

Decay or fracture has destroyed enough of the tooth that restoration is not possible, or the cost-benefit of saving it does not pencil out.
A crack extends below the gumline.
Severe periodontal disease has destroyed the bone supporting the tooth.
A wisdom tooth is impacted, infected, or pressing on adjacent teeth.
Crowding before orthodontic treatment requires removing a tooth to make room.
Full-arch implant treatment is being planned and compromised teeth come out at the start of the case so the new restoration starts from a stable foundation.

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What an Extraction Visit Looks Like

The first appointment is a consultation, not the procedure itself. We do 3D imaging, examine the tooth and surrounding bone, talk through the situation, and explain your options. If extraction is the right call, we walk through whether it is simple or surgical, what sedation looks like for your case, and what happens at the site afterward (bone graft, immediate implant placement, or just normal healing). You leave with a written cost estimate and a scheduled procedure date.

Simple Extractions

Simple extractions handle teeth that are fully erupted, visible, and reachable with standard instruments. Local anesthetic numbs the area, the tooth is gently loosened from the socket with elevators, and forceps remove it. The procedure itself is faster than most patients expect.

Surgical Extractions

Surgical extractions are for teeth broken at or below the gumline, impacted teeth, or teeth with root structure that makes simple removal impossible. The procedure may include a small incision in the gum and removal of a small amount of bone around the tooth. Sedation is available and most surgical extraction patients use it. The careful technique reduces trauma to the surrounding tissue, which matters more than people realize when an implant is going into the same site later.

Multiple Extractions and Full-Arch Implant Planning

If you are having multiple teeth removed at once, either because widespread decay has destroyed several teeth or because you are starting full-arch implant treatment (All-On-4 or similar), the appointment is planned differently from a single extraction. We map out the order of removal, plan whether bone grafting is happening at the same visit, plan sedation around the longer chair time, and walk you through the recovery curve in detail. For Pinehurst-area patients exploring full-arch options, the consult typically saves a separate trip by handling the extraction planning at the same visit.

Recovery and Aftercare

A blood clot forms in the socket within hours. That clot is the foundation for healing, so protect it. Keep gauze in place as long as instructed. Do not rinse forcefully. Skip straws for the first 24 hours. Eat soft foods. Rest with your head slightly elevated. Avoid smoking, which slows healing and substantially increases dry socket risk.

Pain is usually well controlled with over-the-counter medication after a simple extraction. Surgical extractions may need a stronger prescription for the first day or two. Most patients are eating something close to normal within five to seven days. Bone underneath continues to remodel for several months, which is why implant placement is sometimes staged a few months after extraction rather than happening on the same day.

Call us if pain gets worse on day three or four instead of better, if swelling increases rather than shrinks, if you see drainage from the site, if you develop a fever, or if the clot dislodges. Dry socket is uncommon but treatable. Do not wait it out.

Getting Here From Pinehurst

From central Pinehurst, the most direct route is NC-211 east to US-15/US-501 south through Aberdeen, then NC-690/Plank Road southeast toward Fayetteville. Total distance is approximately 43 miles, drive time roughly 56 to 59 minutes outside of rush hour. As you approach Fayetteville, follow signs toward the Fort Bragg / Yadkin Road area. Our office is at 6402 Yadkin Road. Free on-site parking. GPS handles the final approach reliably.

If you are coming from Whispering Pines, Seven Lakes, or the western side of Pinehurst, the NC-211 to US-15/US-501 route adds a few minutes but is the simpler drive. From Southern Pines proper, NC-22 east into Cameron and then NC-87 south is sometimes faster during peak hours. For a 9 AM appointment, plan to leave Pinehurst by 7:45 AM to give yourself a margin for traffic on the Fayetteville side.

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Cost, Insurance, and Financing

We do not publish a flat extraction price because the range is wide and depends on whether the case is simple, surgical, includes sedation, includes bone grafting, or includes multiple teeth at once. After consultation and imaging, you receive a written estimate before any procedure is scheduled.

We are in-network with select PPO plans, including Delta Dental, and we handle filing and claim follow-up.
The Friends and Family Membership Plan covers preventive care and offers real discounts on treatment, including extractions, for patients without dental insurance.
CareCredit financing is available to spread the cost over time, which matters for the larger full-arch cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 43-mile drive worth it for a single extraction?

Honest answer: usually not, on its own. A simple extraction by a competent dentist in Moore County is fine. The drive becomes worth it when the case has complexity (surgical extraction, planning for an implant, full-arch work, complex medical history that benefits from sedation experience) or when you want one provider to handle the whole arc of treatment rather than coordinating between specialists at separate offices.

Do you accept patients on blood thinners?

Yes. Many of our patients are on anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications. We review your medication list before the procedure and coordinate with your prescribing physician if needed.

Can extraction and implant placement happen the same day?

Sometimes. Same-day implant placement after extraction (immediate placement) is appropriate for certain cases and not for others. The decision depends on the condition of the bone around the tooth, the location in the mouth, and whether there is active infection. We discuss this at the consultation.

What if I need a denture or full-arch restoration after the extractions?

Bring whatever imaging and prior treatment notes you have to the consultation. Many Pinehurst patients come here specifically for full-arch planning, and the extraction conversation is usually one piece of a larger case. We can build the whole treatment plan in one consult rather than referring out pieces of it.

Schedule Your Consultation

Call (910) 864-4646 or request an appointment online. We confirm within one business day. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. The Teeth Doctors are at 6402 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, about 43 miles southeast of Pinehurst.