Sedation Dentist Near Raeford, NC

The Teeth Doctors™ is at 6402 Yadkin Road in Fayetteville, about 23 miles and a 30-minute drive from Raeford via US-401. We offer all four levels of sedation, from laughing gas to general anesthesia, for Raeford patients who want their dental visit to come with the anxiety taken out of it.

Dr. Jeremiah Davis built the practice around what he calls Worry Free from A to Z™ care. The sedation conversation starts on day one. Before any procedure is scheduled, you talk through which sedation level fits your anxiety, your medical history, and the work that needs doing.

Sedation Options Available

Nitrous Oxide ("Laughing Gas")

A light, inhaled sedation. You breathe it through a small nose mask, the calming effect kicks in within minutes, and it wears off within minutes of removing the mask. You stay alert and can drive yourself home.

Best for: mild anxiety, routine cleanings, fillings, and simple extractions.

Oral Conscious Sedation

A prescription pill taken about an hour before the appointment. You stay conscious and responsive, but you feel deeply relaxed and most patients remember little of the procedure afterward. You will need a ride home.

Best for: longer procedures, moderate to severe anxiety, and patients who have tried nitrous and need something deeper.

IV Sedation ("Twilight Sleep")

Sedation delivered through a small IV line with continuous monitoring of your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. You enter twilight sleep with almost no memory of the procedure afterward. The level can be adjusted in real time.

Best for: full mouth implant cases, multiple extractions in one visit, oral surgery, severe gag reflex, and consolidating several procedures into one appointment.

General Anesthesia

For the most complex cases or for patients whose anxiety is severe enough that lighter sedation will not work, we coordinate with a board-certified anesthesiologist to administer general anesthesia in our office.

Best for: full-arch All-on-4 cases, multiple complex extractions and grafts in one appointment, and patients whose anxiety has prevented dental care for years.

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Why Raeford Patients Choose Dr. Davis for Sedation

An 82nd Airborne Veteran Who Treats Fort Liberty Families

A substantial share of Raeford residents are Fort Liberty soldiers and their families, drawn here by the lower cost of living and the short commute up US-401. Dr. Jeremiah Davis is a US Army veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Liberty. When current soldiers and their dependents come into the office, the conversations about military life, deployment timelines, and the dental issues that show up after combat exposure are conversations between people who have been there.

That matters for sedation dentistry specifically. Soldiers with TBI, blast exposure, hearing loss, or PTSD often have a different threshold for what feels safe in a dental chair. Dr. Davis understands that without having to be told.

Dr. Davis's Sedation and Surgical Credentials

Fayetteville NC Dentist Dr. Jeremiah C. Davis Recognized as One of the Top Implant Dentists in North Carolina

United States Army Veteran (82nd Airborne Division)
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO)
Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID)
Surgical Master, Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy
Dawson Academy Scholar
Voted Top 40 Dentists Under 40

Procedures We Often Pair with Sedation

Surgical extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth
Root canals on molars or for anxious patients
Single and multiple dental implants
Full mouth implant dentures (All-on-4 and similar)
Bone grafts and sinus lifts
Multi-quadrant restorative work consolidated into one appointment

What to Expect on Your Sedation Appointment

Pre-appointment consultation. We review your medical history, current medications, and anxiety history. From that, we recommend the sedation level that fits.
Pre-appointment instructions. Most sedation requires you to fast for a set number of hours and arrange a ride. Written instructions go out when you book.
The appointment. We monitor your vitals throughout, administer sedation, and perform the procedure.
For nitrous, you are clear within minutes. For oral, IV, and general anesthesia, a responsible adult drives you home to Raeford and stays with you for a few hours.
Follow-up call. We call the next day to check on you and schedule any follow-up appointments.

Sedation Cost, Insurance, and Financing

Sedation costs depend on the level. Nitrous is the least expensive and is often bundled with the procedure cost. IV sedation and general anesthesia are billed separately because they require more provider time, monitoring equipment, and staff.

We are in-network with select PPO dental insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid. For uninsured patients, we offer a membership discount plan and partner with CareCredit for monthly payment plans on larger cases. You receive a written estimate before any appointment is scheduled.

Getting Here From Raeford

The practice is approximately 23 miles from Raeford, with a drive time of 29 to 37 minutes depending on traffic. The most direct route is US-401 North through Hoke County into Fayetteville, then exiting toward Yadkin Road. Our address is 6402 Yadkin Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. On-site parking is available. Use your preferred GPS app for live traffic.

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Sedation Dentistry FAQs

Is sedation dentistry safe?

Yes, when administered by trained providers with proper monitoring. We monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation throughout every sedation appointment. For IV sedation and general anesthesia, we follow ADA guidelines on equipment, staffing, and emergency protocols.

Does sedation work for soldiers with PTSD or TBI?

Yes. Sedation, particularly oral and IV, is one of the most effective tools we have for patients whose anxiety is rooted in something deeper than fear of the procedure. We adjust the appointment environment alongside the sedation level when a patient has service-related sensitivities.

Which sedation level is right for me?

That decision comes out of the pre-appointment consultation. It depends on your anxiety level, the procedure you need, your medical history, and how much downtime you can plan around. Most patients are matched to nitrous or oral sedation. IV and general anesthesia are reserved for longer or more complex procedures.

Do you accept dental insurance for sedation?

We accept select PPO plans. Sedation is sometimes covered under medical necessity provisions when the underlying procedure requires it, and sometimes is not covered at all. CareCredit is available for monthly financing on larger cases. For military insurance specifically, call us directly so we can confirm what applies to your plan.

Schedule Your Sedation Appointment

Call (910) 864-4646 to schedule a sedation consultation. We will talk through the procedure, the sedation level that fits, the cost, insurance applicability, and the appointment logistics before you commit. Raeford patients, active duty soldiers, and military families are welcome.