Sedation Dentist Near Southern Pines, NC

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The Teeth Doctors™ is at 6402 Yadkin Road in Fayetteville, about 40 miles east of Southern Pines via NC-24 and NC-87. The drive takes roughly 55 minutes in normal traffic. Southern Pines is well served by local dentists, so the reason patients make this drive matters. This page lays out what we do, why someone in Moore County might come here for it, and what to expect from the appointment.

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.

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A 55-Minute Drive That Makes Sense for the Right Case

Three reasons a Southern Pines patient might choose to drive here:

All four levels of sedation under one roof. Nitrous, oral, IV, and full general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist on site. Most local sedation dentists offer only the lighter two levels. For sedation that needs to go deeper, the closest options expand quickly.
Multi-procedure consolidation. We routinely combine what would otherwise be three or four separate appointments into one IV sedation visit. For Southern Pines patients, that math changes the round-trip calculation. One 55-minute drive instead of four.
A veteran-owned practice. Dr. Davis is a US Army veteran. For Moore County's many retired military families, that context shapes the practice culture and the conversations.

And one reason the drive may not make sense: routine sedation work for a single appointment, where a nitrous-only practice closer to home is usually the right call. We tell patients this in pre-appointment consultations when that is the situation.

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 the entire time and can drive yourself home to Southern Pines afterward.

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. For Southern Pines patients making the drive, IV sedation is usually the level that justifies the trip.

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 cases, multiple complex extractions and grafts in one appointment, and patients whose anxiety has prevented dental care for years.

Common Procedures for Southern Pines Patients

Surgical extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth and broken root fragments
Root canals on molars or for anxious patients
Single and multiple dental implants
Full mouth restorations consolidated under sedation
Bone grafts and sinus lifts in preparation for implants
Multi-quadrant restorative work combined into one or two longer appointments

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
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

What to Expect on Your Sedation Appointment

Pre-appointment consultation. Often handled over phone or video for Southern Pines patients to save a trip. We review medical history, current medications, and anxiety history. From that, we recommend the sedation level that fits.
Pre-appointment instructions. Most sedation requires fasting and a ride home. Written instructions go out at booking.
The appointment. We monitor vitals throughout, administer sedation, and perform the procedure. For Moore County patients, we often consolidate multiple procedures into one appointment.
For nitrous, you are clear within minutes. For oral, IV, and general anesthesia, a responsible adult drives you home and stays with you for several hours.
Follow-up. Next-day phone check. For routine sedation cases, follow-up does not require another trip back to Fayetteville.

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 Southern Pines

The practice is approximately 40 miles from Southern Pines, with a drive time of 52 to 59 minutes depending on route and traffic. The most direct route is NC-24 East, picking up NC-87 and NC-210 into Fayetteville, then connecting to Yadkin Road. An alternative is Manchester Road / Raeford Road East, which is slightly longer but routes around Fort Liberty. 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 one hour of driving worth it for sedation dentistry?

For routine sedation cases (nitrous or oral for a single appointment), probably not. For IV-level sedation on complex or multi-procedure cases, the math changes. Most Southern Pines patients who come here are consolidating what would otherwise be three to six separate appointments into one or two longer visits.

Can I do a phone consultation first?

Yes. We do phone and video consultations for Moore County patients to handle the medical history review, the sedation level recommendation, and the cost estimate before you commit to the in-person visit.

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.

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.

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. We can start with a phone or video consultation to keep your first trip from being a wasted drive.