Sedation and Implant Dentistry in Wilmington, NC
Your Positively Different Sedation & Implant Dentist in Wilmington
Missing teeth can affect how you eat, speak, smile, and feel about your oral health. Dental implants offer a stable, natural-looking way to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. At CarolinasDentist, we provide comprehensive implant dentistry and can help make your treatment more comfortable with sedation dentistry at our Wilmington โ The Pointe location. Receive care in Wilmington from a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Our dental implant services can replace one missing tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch. We offer start-to-finish implant care, including computer-guided implant placement and natural-looking restorations, so you can receive the care you need from a team you trust.
If dental anxiety, fear of treatment, or concerns about discomfort have kept you from considering dental implants or other restorative work, sedation may help. CarolinasDentist Sedation and Implant Dentistry offers IV sedation with an in-house anesthesiologist to help eligible patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout treatment.
Your Sedation & Implant Experts
Dr. Claudia Garcia Sanchez
La Dra. Claudia naciรณ y se criรณ en Pinar del Rรญo, Cuba, comenzรณ su trayectoria en odontologรญa despuรฉs de haber obtenido una licenciatura en quรญmica en la Universidad de Kansasโฆ
Dr. Elianys Mavares Rodriguez
La Dra. Elianys Mavares Rodriguez es originaria de Venezuela y tiene mรกs de 20 aรฑos de experiencia atendiendo pacientes y creando sonrisas saludables. Obtuvo su tรญtulo de Doctora en Cirugรญaโฆ
Dr. Laura Johnson
Dr. Laura Johnson grew up in Lakeland, Florida. She attended the University of Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Science in biology with honors. Following undergrad, Dr. Johnson attendedโฆ
Karla Toledo
Karla Toledo aporta experiencia y excelencia clรญnica a nuestro consultorio dental de Garner. Es originaria de Boston, Massachusetts, y obtuvo su tรญtulo en la Universidad de Bridgeport en Connecticut. Conโฆ
Dr. Sean Dekow
Dr. Dekow grew up in North Andover, MA, but was born in North Carolina. He attended Boston College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Dekow thenโฆ
Marylyn Gallegos
Marylyn Gallegos ha vivido en Garner desde niรฑa y tiene raรญces mexicanas por parte de su madre. Siguiรณ su pasiรณn por el cuidado dental en Wake Technical Community College, dondeโฆ
Dr. Bryan Andrew
Dr. Bryan Andrew grew up in Middletown, New Jersey. He attended Clemson University for his undergraduate education before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Marylandโฆ
Jamilet Jaimes-Romero
Jamilet Jaimes-Romero es higienista dental en CarolinasDentist Garner. Es de un pequeรฑo pueblo llamado Coats en Carolina del Norte, obtuvo su tรญtulo en Central Carolina Community College y ha estadoโฆ
Dr. Lauren Martin
Dr. Lauren Martin is originally from Morehead City, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007, graduating with a doubleโฆ
Hely Rodriguez
Hely Rodriguez es una higienista dental registrada en CarolinasDentist Garner. Originaria de Newton Grove en Carolina del Norte, Hely se graduรณ de Wayne Community College y comenzรณ su carrera comoโฆ
Dr. Kensley Voos
Dr. Kensley Voos is originally from Greenville, North Carolina, and is excited to join the team at CarolinasDentist Cary. A proud third-generation Tar Heel, she earned both her Bachelor ofโฆ
Dr. Rachel Desch
Dr. Rachel Desch is originally from picturesque Mountainside, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City and noted as one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Drโฆ
Dr. Josh Zukerman
Dr. Josh Zukerman graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 with distinction and highest honors, earning his BA in Anthropology. Most importantly, during his collegeโฆ
Dr. Elizabeth Kay
Dr. Elizabeth Kay grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a dentist. She earned undergraduate degrees from UNC Charlotte, completing a BA in Chemistryโฆ
Dr. Isaiah Cole
Dr. Isaiah Cole was born and raised in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He attended Belmont Abbey College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science "in Biology and playing Division IIโฆ
Dr. Amruta Bahekar
Dr. Bahekar was born and raised in Indiaโs great city of Mumbai. She continues to celebrate her Indian heritage through various forms of art. She completed dental school with aโฆ
Dr. Ross Carroll
Dr. Ross Carroll is a North Carolina native who grew up in historic and patriotic Fayetteville. Dr. Carroll attended Jack Britt High School and later earned a Bachelor of Scienceโฆ
Dr. Courtney Lavallais
Dr. Courtney Lavallais is a native from the vibrant state of Louisiana. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master of Scienceโฆ
Dr. Tia Joyce
Dr. Tia Joyce is a dedicated general dentist whose journey into dentistry is as inspiring as her commitment to patient care and community service. A triple-major in Chemistry, Biology, andโฆ
Dr. Krista McDaniel
Dr. McDaniel is a proud member of the CarolinasDentist team in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Dr. McDaniel became passionate about dentistry in high school as a volunteer with the Medical-Dental bus thatโฆ
Dr. Aspyn Lee
Dr. Aspyn Lee is proud to be joining the CarolinasDentist Fuquay-Varina office, bringing her expertise and passion for dentistry to the community she calls home. A native of Clayton, Northโฆ
Dr. Arianna Lowney
Dr. Arianna Lowney is originally from a small coastal town in Rhode Island and recently moved from the West Village in New York City. She graduated with a Bachelors ofโฆ
Dr. Kathrin Gallick
Dr. Kathrin Gallick graduated Cum Laude with distinction in Biology from the University of Florida and went on to receive her doctorate of dental medicine degree with honors from theโฆ
Dr. Daniel Woolf
Dr. Woolf was born in Redding, CA but spent most of his early years in Washington State. He also lived in Arizona and Virginia before serving a church mission inโฆ
Dr. Elianys Mavares Rodriguez
Dr. Elianys Mavares Rodriguez is originally from Venezuela and has been caring for patients and creating healthy smiles for more than 20 years. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgeryโฆ
Dr. Kenneth White
Dr. White is a dedicated and personable dentist committed to helping his patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Drawing from his background as an All-American college football player and published author,โฆ
Dr. Leon Butcher
Dr. Butcher is a caring and dedicated dentist who is passionate about helping people achieve healthy, confident smiles. Originally from Buffalo, he earned his dental degree from the University ofโฆ
Dr. August Pearson
Dr. August Pearson is a warm and attentive dentist who values building genuine connections with patients. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from theโฆ
Dr. Claudia Garcia Sanchez
Dr. Claudia was born and raised in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and embarked on her journey in dentistry after earning a degree in chemistry from the University of Kansas. Herโฆ
Dr. Daniel Woods
Dr. Daniel Woods was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and discovered his passion for dentistry after earning his degree from Arizona State University. He then pursued his Doctor ofโฆ
Dr. Lee Dickinson
Dr. Lee Dickinson was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina, and developed a passion for dentistry through his own experiences as a patient. He earned his undergraduate degree fromโฆ
Dr. Vamsi Kalavacharla
Dr. Kalavacharla now calls North Carolina home after obtaining his DDS degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, at the University of Southern California. He also obtained his Mastersโฆ
Dr. Logan McCord
Dr. Logan McCord is originally from Sneads, Florida. Dr. McCord earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University before completing her dental education at the University of Florida College ofโฆ
Dr. Victor Perry
Dr. Victor Perry is originally from Wilson, North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before completing his graduate studies at theโฆ
Dr. Gustavo Ribeiro
Dr. Gustavo Ribeiro is originally from Alfenas, Brazil. He earned his dental degree from Unifenas University School of Dentistry in Brazil in 2012 and later completed a Certificate in Orthodonticsโฆ
Dr. Pawandip Singh
Originally from India, Dr. Singh attended Boston University to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at Henry Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Since then, she has been providing exceptionalโฆ
Dr. Alexandra Wexler
Dr. Alexandra Wexler was born in Orange County, California but grew up in Seattle, Washington. She completed her Bachelorโs in biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology at Central Washingtonโฆ
Dr. Jay Thomas
Born and raised in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Dr. Jay Thomas is excited to begin his dental career serving patients in the Southern Pines community. He earned his undergraduate degree fromโฆ
Dr. Magdalena Langley (formerly Dr. Blaszczec)
Dr. Langley was born in Poland and at the age of three, her family moved to the United States and settled in New Jersey. Dr. Langley attended Rutgers University andโฆ
Dr. Summer Mack
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Mack earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, graduating in 2025. She is also a proudโฆ
Dr. Corey Mullen
Dr. Corey Mullen is a proud native of Fayetteville, NC. After graduating from Terry Sanford High School, he attended The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for both undergraduate and dentalโฆ
Dr. Justin Adams
Dr. Justin Adams is a proud Raleigh native with a passion for dentistry and building meaningful relationships with his patients. He earned his undergraduate degree from NC State University (Goโฆ
Dr. James Wayne King II
Credentialed with the VA, Dr. James Wayne King II is a proud North Carolina native, born and raised in Boone, NC. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors in Biologyโฆ
Dr. Paul Kim
Dr. Paul Kim was born and raised in the Chicago area. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and obtained a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Dr. Kim thenโฆ
Dr. Nolan Bodah
Dr. Bodah was born and raised in Syracuse, NY but now calls beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina home. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Bodah attended the University of Buffalo Schoolโฆ
Dr. Andrew Lefeber
Dr. Andrew Lefeber was born and raised in Racine, WI. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earning his Bachelor of Science. After his undergraduate degree was completed, Andrew continued hisโฆ
Dr. Felipe Mohr
Dr. Felipe Mohr grew up in Brazil and now proudly calls Wilmington, North Carolina, his home. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansasโฆ
Dr. Tyler Davis
Dr. Tyler Davis is a North Carolina native, born in Taylorsville. She pursued her passion for dentistry at East Carolina University - School of Dental Medicine. With years of experience,โฆ
Dr. Sarah Kinsley
Dr. Sarah Kinsley grew up in Greenville, NC, and attended East Carolina University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, earning her B.A. in Chemistry, with a minor in Biology and Hispanic Studiesโฆ
Dr. Gabrielle Acker
Dr. Gabrielle Acker grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin, and later moved to coastal North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she earned her Bachelor of Scienceโฆ
Dr. Morgan Loflin
Dr. Morgan Loflin grew up in Wilson, NC, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then wentโฆ
Dr. Olivia Pilon (formerly Roten)
Dr. Olivia Pilon is a North Carolina native, born and raised in the Triad. She received her bachelor of science in Biology at The University of North Carolina at Chapelโฆ
Dr. Laurent Pilon
Dr. Laurent Pilon was born in Montreal, Canada and his family moved to Raleigh, NC in 1996. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of Northโฆ
Dr. Lauren Sheppard
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Lauren Sheppard brings her warm energy and strong clinical expertise to our Winston-Salem team. She earned her dental degree from the University at Buffaloโฆ
Dr. Sammi Wood
Originally from Bradenton, Florida, Dr. Sammi Wood brings her warm, energetic personality and strong clinical foundation to our Winston-Salem team. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tuftsโฆ
Dr. Jack Welborne
Originally from Huntersville, North Carolina, Dr. Jack Welborne is excited to bring his passion for dentistry, building meaningful relationships, and creating confident smiles to the CarolinasDentist Winston-Salem team. Dr. Welborneโฆ
Your Dental Team
Dr. Nolan Bodah
Dr. Bodah was born and raised in Syracuse, NY but now calls beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina home. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Bodah attended the University of Buffalo Schoolโฆ
Dr. Andrew Lefeber
Dr. Andrew Lefeber was born and raised in Racine, WI. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earning his Bachelor of Science. After his undergraduate degree was completed, Andrew continued hisโฆ
Dr. Felipe Mohr
Dr. Felipe Mohr grew up in Brazil and now proudly calls Wilmington, North Carolina, his home. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansasโฆ
Dr. Tyler Davis
Dr. Tyler Davis is a North Carolina native, born in Taylorsville. She pursued her passion for dentistry at East Carolina University - School of Dental Medicine. With years of experience,โฆ
Why Choose Our Team?
Your Safety Is Our Priority
Before sedation is administered, our team will review your medical history and current health to help determine whether you are a good candidate. During IV sedation, your vital signs, including heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure, are continuously monitored. Because sedation can cause lingering drowsiness, patients must arrange for someone to drive them home and should not drive for 24 hours after treatment.
Relaxing Sedation Dentistry
Advanced restorative work can involve multiple steps, and some patients may feel nervous about longer or more involved procedures. Sedation can help patients who experience dental anxiety, have a strong gag reflex, have difficulty sitting still, or are concerned about discomfort.
CarolinasDentist Sedation and Implant Dentistry offers IV sedation administered and monitored by an in-house anesthesiologist. Sedation can help you feel calm and relaxed during treatment and may create a period of amnesia, meaning you may have little or no memory of the procedure afterward.
While many of our practices offer nitrous oxide, IV sedation services are only available at this specific Wilmington location. Your dental team will review your health history, medications, and treatment needs to determine whether sedation is appropriate for you.
Dental Implant Treatment Options
Single-Tooth Dental Implants
A single dental implant can replace one missing tooth without requiring neighboring teeth to support the restoration. An implant post is placed in the jaw and restored with a custom dental crown.
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Multiple-Tooth Dental Implants
When several teeth are missing, multiple implants can support a bridge or a row of replacement teeth. This provides stability while restoring the function and appearance of your smile.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants to stabilize a removable denture. This can help reduce slipping and improve comfort while eating and speaking.
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All-on-X Dental Implants
All-on-X dental implants can replace an entire arch of missing teeth using a strategically placed set of implants to support a full-arch restoration. This option can provide a secure, comprehensive solution for patients missing most or all of their teeth.
Learn More About All-on-X Implants
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get dental implants with sedation?
Yes. Sedation may be an option for eligible patients who are receiving dental implants and are concerned about dental anxiety, discomfort, or the length of treatment. Your dentist will determine whether sedation is appropriate based on your health and procedure.
What types of dental implants does CarolinasDentist offer?
CarolinasDentist offers single-tooth implants, multiple-tooth implant restorations, implant-supported dentures, and All-on-X dental implants. The right option depends on how many teeth you are missing, your oral health, and your treatment goals.
How long does the dental implant process take?
The implant process typically takes several weeks or longer because the implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone before the final restoration is placed. Your dentist will explain your expected timeline during your consultation.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Your dentist will evaluate your oral and overall health, jawbone strength, and other factors to determine whether dental implants are appropriate for you. If you have experienced bone loss, additional treatment may be recommended before implant placement.
Where is sedation dentistry available?
IV sedation services are available exclusively at the CarolinasDentist Wilmington โ The Pointe location. Patients interested in dental implants with IV sedation can discuss their treatment and sedation options during their consultation.
Join the CarolinasDentist Family!
If missing teeth or dental anxiety has kept you from restoring your smile, CarolinasDentist can help you explore your options. Schedule a dental implant consultation to learn whether implant treatment and sedation are right for you.
