Wisdom Teeth Extraction Near Pinehurst, NC

Teeth Doctors in Fayetteville is worth the drive. Dr. Jeremiah Davis brings advanced surgical credentials and three sedation options to every wisdom teeth case, and we have patients who regularly travel to our Yadkin Road office from Moore County when they want a careful, deliberate approach to oral surgery.

Why Pinehurst patients drive to The Teeth Doctors

Pinehurst is about 43 miles east of our Fayetteville office, roughly a 56-minute drive. We are not the closest option. We do not pretend to be. Pinehurst has FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, and there are competent oral surgeons within ten minutes of the village. Patients who drive to us are usually doing so for one of a few specific reasons:

They want their general dentist, their wisdom teeth surgeon, and any future implant work to be the same practice, which is unusual at Pinehurst-area providers.
They want documented surgical credentials beyond a general DDS, which Dr. Davis has.
They want sedation flexibility (nitrous, oral, and IV) handled by the same team that performs the surgery, not split across providers.
They have been referred by another practice that does not handle wisdom teeth in-house.

If those reasons match what you are looking for, the drive is straightforward and the consultation is the first conversation, not a commitment to surgery.

About Dr. Jeremiah Davis: surgical credentials behind your extraction

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

Dr. Davis is a US Army veteran who served as a captain in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. His credentials include:

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), held by fewer than 2% of US general dentists
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID), one of only three dentists in North Carolina with this distinction
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO)
Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
Surgical Master of the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy, one of only two dentists in the US to hold this
Dawson Academy Scholar
Voted Top 40 Under 40 dentists (Incisal Edge magazine)

For wisdom teeth, the relevant point is that surgical extractions, sedation management, and detailed 3D jaw imaging are core to implant work, and Dr. Davis does that work daily. We handle straightforward and many complex impactions in-house. If your case is better routed to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, we say so directly at the consultation.

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Wisdom teeth extraction at our Yadkin Road office

When wisdom teeth need to come out

Third molars usually try to erupt between ages 17 and 25. When the jaw lacks space, the teeth may angle, stay trapped below the gum, or only partially erupt. Common signs that they need evaluation: dull or sharp pain at the back of the jaw, swelling, gum infections that recur, food packing, pressure on neighboring teeth, or X-ray findings of impaction.

Sedation options for a comfortable visit

Three sedation paths are available:

Nitrous oxide: light, wears off in minutes. You can drive yourself home.
Oral sedation: prescribed medication taken before the visit. You will need a driver.
IV sedation: deepest sedation we offer. You will likely have no memory of the procedure. You will need a driver and a companion at home.

We walk through which option fits your case during the consultation.

What recovery looks like

Procedures usually take 45 to 90 minutes. Most patients are back to a normal routine within three to five days for straightforward cases. You leave with written aftercare instructions, a number to call if anything is off, and a follow-up visit scheduled. For Pinehurst patients we coordinate the follow-up timing so it does not require an extra round trip if the post-op check can be handled by phone or photo.

Getting here from Pinehurst

The Teeth Doctors is at 6402 Yadkin Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. From Pinehurst the most direct route is NC-211 south to Aberdeen, then NC-5 to US-15-501 south, then NC-24/27 east toward Fayetteville and onto the All American Freeway. Drive time is typically 55 to 65 minutes. An alternate route uses NC-211 south to US-1, then US-15-501 through Vass and Cameron. Use your preferred navigation app for the final turn onto Yadkin Road. Parking is on-site.

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Common questions about wisdom teeth extraction

How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to come out?

Pain, swelling, recurring infections, pressure, or partial eruption are the common signals. People without symptoms may still benefit from removal if panoramic X-rays show impaction or future risk.

Are all four wisdom teeth removed at once?

Often, yes. A single appointment under sedation consolidates the recovery into one window. Some cases are staged.

Will I be awake during the procedure?

It depends on the sedation. With nitrous you will be awake but relaxed. With oral or IV sedation you will likely have hazy or no memory of the procedure.

How long is recovery?

Most patients return to a normal routine within three to five days for straightforward extractions. Avoid smoking, heavy exercise, and drinking through straws for the first several days.

What does it cost?

Cost depends on the number of teeth, the surgical complexity, and your sedation choice. We provide a written estimate at the consultation. We accept most dental insurance, offer CareCredit financing, and have an in-house Friends and Family Membership Plan.

Schedule a wisdom teeth consultation

Call (910) 864-4646 or request an appointment online. The first visit is a consultation: answers, a written estimate, and a plan before any treatment is scheduled.