Brunswick County · Since 1987
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Leland, NC
Wisdom teeth cause trouble when there is no room for them. Removing them in the late teens or early twenties is easier than removing them at forty.
- Three doctors, one location
- Sedation available
- Most major plans accepted
- Written estimates before treatment
Understanding wisdom teeth
Roots are shorter and bone is less dense in younger patients, which makes the procedure quicker and the recovery shorter. That is the reason for the usual timing rather than any rule about age.
Why Leland patients come to us for this
Leland is the fastest-growing town in the fastest-growing county in North Carolina, and roughly a third of residents are 65 or older.
Extractions in older patients need planning around medications, particularly blood thinners and bone-density drugs. We review the whole medication list before scheduling anything surgical.
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is the whole conversation for Leland patients, and we are the first practice on the Wilmington side of it.
Half of Leland arrived in the last decade, which means a lot of our new patients here are transferring records from another state rather than another practice.
Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe, Magnolia Greens and Waterford between them account for a large share of the town's households, and most of them are new construction.
We see patients from across Leland and the surrounding area, including Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe, Magnolia Greens and the 28451 and 28479 ZIP codes.
Brunswick County is the fastest-growing county in North Carolina and the sixth fastest in the country, up about a quarter since 2020, and 35 percent of residents are 65 or older. That combination, rapid in-migration and an older population, is why so much of our Brunswick caseload is restorative.
We will tell you honestly whether this is worth doing now or whether it can be watched for a year, and we will say which of your existing work is likely to fail next.
We are the first dental practice across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, which makes us closer to most of Leland than anything on the Brunswick side of the river.
You may be a candidate if
- Pain or pressure at the back of the jaw
- Repeated infection or swelling of the gum flap over a partly erupted tooth
- Teeth impacted against the molar in front of them
- Crowding pressure after orthodontic treatment
- A cyst or decay visible on an x-ray
The sequence of appointments
- Panoramic or 3D imagingWe look at root shape and how close the roots sit to the nerve.
- Anesthesia planMost patients choose sedation for this one.
- RemovalAll four in a single appointment is standard.
- Recovery checkWe follow up in the first week.
Afterwards
Plan on three days of taking it easy. Ice for the first 24 hours, soft food, and no straws or smoking for at least three days. Swelling peaks around day two and then improves, which surprises people who expect day one to be the worst.
If getting to follow-up visits is difficult, tell us. We can often combine checks into fewer, longer appointments.
What it costs
Cost depends on how many teeth, whether they are impacted, and the sedation used. Dental plans commonly cover a share of surgical extraction. We give you the estimate before the date is booked, and if your college-age child is on your plan we will confirm the coverage first.
If you are on Medicare, note that it does not cover routine dental treatment. Many supplement plans include a limited dental benefit with an annual cap, and we will check yours before quoting anything.
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
Does it affect my other teeth?
Removing impacted wisdom teeth relieves pressure on the second molars. It does not shift the rest of your bite.
Can I go back to work the next day?
Some people do. Most take two or three days, especially with a physical job.
How far is your office from Leland?
About 9 miles, or roughly 18 minutes via US-74/76 East over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. We are at 1301 Physicians Dr in Wilmington, with parking at the door.
Do you see patients from Leland?
Regularly. Leland is part of our core service area in Brunswick County, and we are the first dental practice across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, which makes us closer to most of Leland than anything on the Brunswick side of the river.
What are your hours?
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm. Outside those hours, leave a message or use the appointment request form and we will come back to you with the first available time.
Wisdom Teeth Removal · Leland, NC
One trip. Everybody seen.
We block consecutive appointments so a family visit is one morning rather than three separate afternoons.
- General, cosmetic, orthodontic and surgical care under one roof
- Consecutive family scheduling on request
- Sealants and preventive care for children
- Most major dental plans accepted
Nervous child? Tell us before the appointment and we will slow the whole thing down.
Request an appointment
We reply the next business day.
Please do not include Protected Health Information. For anything urgent, call (910) 762-0958.
