Tooth Extraction for Raeford, NC | The Teeth Doctors™

A 23-Mile Drive Up US-401 for a Full-Service Extraction

Raeford is about 23 miles and 29 to 39 minutes from our office in Fayetteville via US-401. There are dentists in Raeford and dentists in Hoke County, so a Raeford patient choosing The Teeth Doctors over closer options is making a deliberate choice. This page lays out what that choice gets you and when it is worth the trip.

The short version: one provider, one office, the full case under one roof. Consult, extraction, any bone grafting needed at the time of the extraction, and any implant or restoration work that follows. No referrals to a separate oral surgeon. No splitting your case across three offices. The longer version, including credentials, the procedural detail, and the practical questions Raeford patients ask, is below.

Why Raeford Patients Drive Up US-401 to Us

Hoke County has a large concentration of active-duty Special Forces personnel, SF retirees, and military families connected to Fort Bragg (the installation immediately east of Hoke County, renamed back from Fort Liberty in February 2025) and to Camp Mackall (the Special Forces selection and training site in northwest Hoke County). For that population, military experience on the provider side matters, and so does scheduling flexibility around training cycles and deployments.

Dr. Jeremiah Davis is a US Army veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Division. The practice has been serving Fort Bragg-area military families for years. The patient profile is familiar here. The scheduling is flexible. The work gets done in one place.

Dr. Davis and the Credentials Behind the Practice

Beyond the veteran background, the credentials that matter for complex extraction and implant cases:

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 a routine simple extraction, those letters do not change much. For a surgical extraction, a tooth that will be replaced with an implant, or a full-arch case where multiple teeth are coming out, they are why patients drive past closer options.

Sedation for Anxious Patients

If the appointment is what has been keeping you from making it, sedation is a normal part of the conversation here. We offer several options, from mild oral sedation to IV sedation, chosen based on the procedure and your anxiety level. We talk through the choices at your consultation so you know what to expect on the day.

When a Tooth Needs to Come Out

Extraction is not the first option for a tooth that can be saved. If a root canal and a crown will give you years more out of the tooth, that is usually the better call. The situations where extraction is the right answer:

Decay or fracture has destroyed enough of the tooth that restoration is not viable.
A crack runs 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 ahead of orthodontic treatment requires removing a tooth to make space.
Full-arch implant treatment is being planned and compromised teeth come out at the start of the case.

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What an Extraction Visit Looks Like

Your first visit is a consultation, not the procedure. 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. You leave with a written cost estimate and a scheduled procedure date.

Simple Extractions

A simple extraction handles a tooth that is 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 usually faster than patients expect.

Surgical Extractions

A surgical extraction is for a tooth broken at or below the gumline, a tooth that is impacted, or a tooth with root structure that prevents simple removal. The procedure may involve 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.

Multiple Extractions and Implant Planning

If you are having several teeth removed at once, either because of widespread decay or because you are starting full-arch implant treatment, the appointment is planned around the longer chair time. For active-duty personnel where a training cycle or deployment is coming up, the planning conversation includes timing the procedure so recovery does not overlap with operational requirements.

Recovery and Aftercare

A blood clot forms in the socket within hours of the extraction. 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 and tobacco use, which slow healing and dramatically increase 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.

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 Raeford

From central Raeford, the most direct route is US-401 North toward Fayetteville. Pick it up in town, follow it through the Rockfish area, and continue to the Fayetteville exits. Total distance is approximately 23 miles, drive time roughly 29 to 39 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 western Hoke County or the Camp Mackall area, the route through Aberdeen and back south on US-15/US-501 to NC-87 is sometimes faster during morning rush. For a 9 AM appointment, plan to leave Raeford by 8:15 AM to give yourself a margin for traffic on the Fayetteville end.

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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. After consultation and imaging, you receive a written estimate before scheduling.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the drive worth it for a simple extraction?

Honest answer: probably not, on its own. A simple extraction by a competent dentist in Raeford is fine. The drive becomes worth it when the case has complexity (surgical extraction, planning for an implant, full-arch work, sedation cases) or when you want one provider to handle the whole case rather than coordinating between specialists at separate offices.

Can extraction and implant happen the same day?

Sometimes. Immediate implant placement (extraction and implant on the same visit) is appropriate for certain cases and not for others. The decision depends on the condition of the bone around the tooth, the location, and whether there is active infection. We talk through this at the consultation.

What if I am about to deploy or go to training?

Tell us when you call. Pre-deployment dental readiness is a regular conversation here. We can usually accommodate pre-deployment exams and necessary work on short notice. For training pipelines where you cannot have lingering dental issues (jump school, SF selection, dive school), we can plan extractions and recovery around your start date.

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 23 miles up US-401 from Raeford.