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Best Wisdom Teeth Removal Dentists in Apex, NC (2026)

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    Best overall for wisdom teeth removal: Cardinal Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 40 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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40 Apex clinics list wisdom teeth removal and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens Saturdays. None list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Apex at a glance

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Apex at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Cardinal Family Dentistry73
2Little Tooth Co73
3Optimum Dental73
4Royal Oak Dental Group Corporate Office73
5Dr Leah G. Beavers, D.D.S.67
6Dr. Anna Keene67
7Dr. Brian Leech67
8Dr. Connie Feng67
9Dr. David Draper67
10Dr. Sabine Schtakleff67

The 40 best wisdom teeth dentists in Apex, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for wisdom teeth in Apex

    #1 Cardinal Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cardinal Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    At Cardinal Family Dentistry, we provide honest advice and quality dental care in Apex and the New Hill area to help our patients achieve and maintain their very best smiles. We want our conservative approach to dentistry and our passion for educating patients to create an environment deeply rooted in trust and integrity. Our exceptional service and compassionate care allow us to build meaningful relationships, and we treat all of our patients like family.

    From Cardinal Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level

    3651 Green Level W Rd Suite 202, Apex, NC 27523, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Triangle Family Dentistry - Green LevelFull profile(919) 377-9797
    In their words

    Your smile is our top priority. Everyone, from our highly skilled dentists and every member of our support team, are focused on and dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you and your family are looking for. The dentists at Triangle Family Dentistry specialize in the latest techniques in dentistry, including Invisalign®, dental veneers, dentures, dental crowns, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

    From Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly Rd

    1460 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly RdFull profile(919) 335-4100
    In their words

    Your smile is our top priority. Everyone, from our highly skilled dentists and every member of our support team, are focused on and dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you and your family are looking for. The dentists at Triangle Family Dentistry specialize in the latest techniques in dentistry, including Invisalign®, dental veneers, dentures, dental crowns, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

    From Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly Rd's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Dr. Shannon B. Leahy, DDS

    1500 Town Side Dr STE 105, Apex, NC 27502

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 11:30 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Shannon B. Leahy, DDSFull profile(919) 363-4204

  20. #20 Advance Community Health - Apex

    212 S Salem St, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advance Community Health - ApexFull profile(919) 833-3111

  22. #22 Better Dental - Apex

    501 N Salem St #105, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Better Dental - ApexFull profile(919) 804-0351
    In their words

    Welcome to Better Dental - Apex! Our team of friendly, experienced dentists is proud to serve the Apex, NC community and provide skilled, compassionate care for you and your family. We want you to feel at ease during each visit, so we offer soft blankets and fresh-baked cookies in our exam rooms to help create a fun, relaxed atmosphere! We also believe that great dental care should be available to all, so we’ll arrange financing to help you get the bright smile you deserve.…

    From Better Dental - Apex's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry

    1460 Kelly Rd #201, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carolina Orthodontics & Children's DentistryFull profile(919) 846-7900
    In their words

    At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry, our top priority is to provide you and your family with the highest quality care in a friendly, fun, state-of-the-art environment with unmatched professional service. Our specialists and the entire team are here to offer outstanding orthodontic and pediatric dental care in the greater area of RTP (Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and Raleigh).

    From Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Rylan Hansen - Apex NC Dentist

    800 W Williams St #240, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Rylan Hansen - Apex NC DentistFull profile(919) 363-8444

  25. #25 Peak Endodontics

    1600 Olive Chapel Rd #100, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for wisdom teeth removal in Apex on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Peak EndodonticsFull profile(919) 363-1419

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Central Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
27Apex Dental Group, Dr John S Kitzmiller III, DDS37
28Bass and Watson Family Dental37
29Apex Smiles37
30Atkins Dentistry37
31Beaver Creek Commons Dental37
32Pezdek Dental Care37
33Twin Leaf Dentistry37
34Apex General Dentistry37
35Peak City Family Dentistry37
36Western Wake Family Dentistry37
37Atlantic Family Dental, Apex33
38Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry33
39Olive Chapel Family Dentistry: Dustin Prusik, DDS33
40Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Apex33

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What is wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth are the third molars, which usually come in between ages 17 and 25. They are often removed when they are impacted, partly erupted, decayed, or crowding other teeth. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out; x-rays help decide.

Wisdom teeth removal: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists remove many erupted wisdom teeth. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically remove impacted wisdom teeth, especially those near the jaw nerve, and offer IV sedation or general anesthesia.

None of Apex's 40 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. See oral surgeons in Apex

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Apex?

Typical ranges in USD for Apex, NC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Apex?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth$230–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Soft-tissue impacted, per tooth$290–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Bony impacted, per tooth$400–$920DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
All four with IV sedation$1,700–$3,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full wisdom teeth removal cost guide for Apex

What to expect from wisdom teeth removal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Wisdom teeth removal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, then 1 surgery visit and often a follow-up
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes for all four
RecoveryMost people rest 2–4 days; swelling usually peaks around day 2 or 3
When to see a specialistImpacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation

How we ranked Apex wisdom teeth dentists

We scored 40 Apex clinics offering wisdom teeth removal on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Apex data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Wisdom teeth removal in Apex: frequently asked questions

Who is the best wisdom teeth removal dentist in Apex?

Cardinal Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 40 Apex clinics offering wisdom teeth removal by DentistsRanked service score. Little Tooth Co ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Apex, NC?

Wisdom teeth removal in Apex typically costs $204–$714 USD. By type: erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth $230–$460; soft-tissue impacted, per tooth $290–$690; bony impacted, per tooth $400–$920. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Apex do wisdom teeth removal?

Yes. None of the 40 Apex clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list an oral surgeon on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: impacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation.

Is wisdom teeth removal covered by insurance or Medicaid in North Carolina?

Many dental insurance plans cover wisdom teeth removal as oral surgery, often at 50–80% after the deductible. Sedation may be covered separately or not at all. Some medical plans cover impacted teeth. Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?

During surgery you should not feel pain, because the area is numbed and many patients also choose sedation. Soreness, swelling and jaw stiffness for several days afterward are common. Most patients manage with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief and rest.

Which Apex wisdom teeth removal dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 40 Apex clinics offering wisdom teeth removal lists Saturday hours, including Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer wisdom teeth removal in Apex?

40 Apex clinics list wisdom teeth removal in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Apex

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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