Surgical · Since 1987
Oral Surgery in Wilmington, NC
We do extractions, bone grafting, implant placement and wisdom teeth in this building. For most patients that means no separate referral and no second set of records.
About oral surgery
Having surgery and restoration under one roof matters more than it sounds. The doctor who places the implant is the one who plans the crown, so the position is driven by where the tooth needs to be.
Complex cases still get referred. When something belongs with a hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgeon, we say so and arrange it.
How it works
- Consultation and 3D imagingCone beam imaging shows nerve position and bone anatomy before anything is planned.
- Anesthesia planLocal, nitrous, oral or IV sedation depending on the case and on you.
- ProcedureMost extractions and single implant placements take well under an hour.
- Follow-upWe see you to check healing, and again when it is time for the restoration.
Recovery and aftercare
Bite on gauze, ice on and off for the first day, and no straws or smoking for at least 72 hours because both can pull a clot loose. Soft food, and take the pain medication before the anesthetic wears off rather than after.
Cost and coverage
Surgical fees depend on complexity, whether the tooth is impacted, and the level of sedation used. Medical and dental coverage sometimes overlap here. We check both, and you get the estimate before the surgical date is set.
You may be a candidate if
- A tooth that cannot be saved
- Impacted or problematic wisdom teeth
- A site that needs bone grafting before an implant
- Implant placement
- Exposure of a tooth for orthodontic treatment
Oral Surgery by town
We see patients from across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties.
In their own words
Hear from Dr. Josh Winneberger
Dr. Winneberger on getting you numb without you noticing, and helping nervous patients get comfortable in the chair.
Questions we get asked
Will I be put to sleep?
You can be sedated to the point where you will not remember it. General anesthesia in a hospital setting is rarely necessary for routine oral surgery.
How long is recovery from an extraction?
Most of the discomfort passes in two to three days. A simple extraction has you back to normal within a week.
What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?
It is when the clot is lost and the bone is exposed. It is painful and it is preventable. No smoking, no straws, no vigorous rinsing for three days.
Can you place the implant at the same time as the extraction?
Sometimes. It depends on infection, bone quality and which tooth. The scan tells us whether immediate placement is sound.
Do I need to stop my blood thinner?
Do not stop any prescribed medication without talking to the doctor who prescribed it. Tell us what you take and we will plan around it.
Oral Surgery
Honest dentistry, since 1987.
We will tell you what needs doing now, what can wait, and what we would leave alone.
- Over 50,000 patients treated since 1987
- Comprehensive new patient exam including oral cancer screening
- Three doctors and a long-tenured team
- Most major dental plans accepted
Been told you need a lot of work somewhere else? Second opinions are welcome and we give them straight.
Request an appointment
We reply the next business day.
Please do not include Protected Health Information. For anything urgent, call (910) 762-0958.
