As stated in a previous review, these folks have (gradually) taken the fear of "the chair" from me…read more I will NOT say that I look forward to going to the dentist, but at least my heart rate is within normal limits when I do. Myra (the hygenist that I see) is incredibly thorough yet has a soft touch that does help me relax (somewhat) under her ministrations and Dr. Winneberger (I wonder if he ever did win a burger?) is one of the best dentists I have ever had. The entire staff here are welcoming and friendly; I cannot recommend them strongly enough...especially for those who have seen the movie "Marathon Man."

Love my dentist! I look forward to my visits. Staff are friendly and thorough…read more I get my teeth cleaned about 3-4 times a year to keep my teeth healthy.

It is very welcoming for everybody and overall is a nice place with a kids treasure box and a great…read moreexperience

I've been coming here for just routine cleanings. Last I chipped my tooth. I called this morning,…read morethey got me in for a filling. I was in and out within an hour. I usually see Dr. Chapman and he is great. He is super friendly and has a great bedside manner. All of the staff is great and the office is nice and clean.

Was referred here from my friend. My dog chewed up my night guard and their price was much better…read morethan my dentist. The Dr was fantastic ! He explained everything to me and suggested a soft night guard. Did the mold quickly and even gave me a tip on how to relax my jaw every night before bed. Their cleaning prices are wayyy better too! I'm Switching to this place because I was super impressed by every one I interacted with.

I live on the west coast, but I fly out here for my dental work. Dr. Steve is an outstanding…read moredentist with an outstanding team supporting him. Let me tell you about them! Dr. Steve always gives me his undivided attention and full focus- none of that jumping back and forth between multiple patients nonsense that many other dentists do. He just does great work. He explains everything very clearly and anticipates my needs ahead of time. I have complete trust and total confidence in Dr. Steve. Victoria runs the whole place with a direct approach, but she is also a very deeply caring and kind person. She gave me a great deal of comfort at my first visit to City Dental, when I came in with a horrible tooth emergency. She just took really good care of me and remains very dear to my heart. (Victoria and Dr.Steve are a married couple who run the practice together). Meghan is a rockstar receptionist; she's intelligent, informed, highly competent and an absolute riot! She makes me laugh, she eases my anxiety and she always makes sure that I am as comfortable as I can be. I absolutely adore Meghan, as well as I do Ashley. Ashley, assistant supreme, is a genuine sweetie pie with whom I also really enjoy chatting. She has a comforting and quieting influence on me- I feel very calm in her presence, which is pretty huge for me. The whole team has been so very good to me, accommodating my travel schedules and just giving me great dental care. Their prices are more than fair, especially given the high quality of the work and materials. And they're aware that dental work can get prohibitively expensive for the average Jane, but will work with you to find a way to get the care you need. They've got a loyal, lifetime patient in me and a brand new patient in my aunt!

Dr. Caroline is great and all the hygienists I've had there have been so nice and good with me as…read moresomeone who is scared of going to the dentist.

Lindsay, Dr,. Caroline and Amanda were amazing t today I had to get a couple of caps and they were…read moreall very nice and attentive. kept checking and making sure I was ok

I had a very frustrating experience with Cape Fear Smiles and would not recommend them based on how…read moremy billing issue was handled. I went in under the understanding that my visit would be covered by insurance, but later received a $170 bill for additional services that were not clearly explained or authorized beforehand. I even asked if anything was owed upon completion of the initial appointment I reached out multiple times to dispute the charge and asked for documentation showing that these added services and costs were disclosed to me in advance. Instead of receiving a meaningful response, the account was sent to collections and I continued getting payment demands. My issue is not simply that insurance did not cover something. My issue is that I was charged for services I do not believe were clearly explained to me before they were performed. The lack of communication and willingness to resolve the dispute has been extremely disappointing. Patients should be told upfront what services may result in additional charges before those services are performed. Based on my experience, I would be very cautious about billing here and would ask for everything in writing before agreeing to any treatment.

I was chared $318 for an airway consultation. There was no x-ray, no camera up the nose to look…read moremore indepthly at the problem, it was basically "We really cant' help you, let me refer you to these other doctors that may be able to help you". If the $318 would have been applied towards a therapy session or some additional benefit I could see perhaps justifily the prepaid amount. Other than that, the staff and doctor are both very kind and delightful. Seems like a great group of people but I feel the prepaid consult fee was a waste of money.

This was my first visit to Southeast Smiles. I have gone to several dentist in Wilmington, but was…read morereferred to this office by a very dear friend after she also started getting care at this office and was very pleased. From reception, to the technician I interacted with, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I also appreciated that I was seen close to the scheduled time and never felt rushed. Once the technician brought me back, I went through a quick X-ray and was led into the exam room. The room was clean, organized and comfortable. Again, within minutes, the dental hygienist arrived and started her routine. I'm very particular about following up with dental care and exams. I floss and brush frequently, and take pride in my teeth. Nevertheless, this dental hygienist took her time, and was extremely detailed in checking the health of my teeth, and even better, she was meticulous with a very detailed cleaning! I can say that in all my years, she is most definitely the best Dental Hygienist I've ever had! Great job! Next, I was welcomed to the practice by a super down to earth and friendly dentist: Dr. Panchal. We went over any concerns and and oral history, and, of course, he studied all of the X-rays taken. He proceed with the oral exam. Dr. Panchal patiently explained his findings and discussed his recommendation, treatment plan, and timeline. I'm pleased to say that my first visit was above average! From professionalism, welcoming and very clean environment, detailed staff, everything was perfect! Dr. Panchal has a great personality and I can see how he sets a wonderful standard which staff fallows. His wit, and lack of pretense were great, and even better: his knowledge, his ability to put the patient at ease, and his communication skills were wonderful! So, if like many, you're nervous about going to the dentist, I strongly recommend that you give office a chance. They are fantastic and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!!! Nice job, everybody! Wilma Alicea Visited 10/1/2025

They are the best, too bad my insurance dropped them. I'm having a hard time finding a dentist that…read morematches their cleanliness, professionalism, and kindness!!!

I had started extensive dental work elsewhere that got put on hold once the pandemic hit and the…read morethree-year delay exacerbated my situation. Dr. Dan was patient and listened carefully to all of my concerns and what my desired outcome and expectations were and didn't try and upsell me into implants or veneers. There are a lot of good dentists in Wilmington with comparable expertise and experience. What differentiates a great dentist from a good dentist, in my opinion, is empathy and a genuine desire to improve the lives of their patients. Dr. Dan Phelps is a great dentist. His entire staff follows his lead and treats you with kindness and respect from your very first appointment. Crystal is amazing and will bend over backward to help you budget your costs and schedule your visits and still finds time to listen and make you feel part of their extended dental family. Every point of contact I had from the ever-vigilant Candy tirelessly fielding the phones to Bari, Stephanie, and Peter was exceptional. If anxiety has prevented you from having the best possible smile reach out and call them today. You will experience nothing but relief once you put yourself in the very capable hands of the team at Phelps Family Dentistry.

My family has been going to see Dr. Lisa and Dr. Dan Phelps for several years. They are great at…read morewhat they do! The staff is kind and welcoming. The office and exam rooms are clean, relaxing and up to date. I like that they play music. I've had good results with our regular cleanings, teeth whitening and occasional fillings and crowns.

Everyone I encountered was friendly and professional. Procedure (tooth removal) was done…read moreexpediently and healed quickly with no pain. I am a repeat patient and would not hesitate to recommend this practice.

the support staff at Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery is rather unprofessional and it affected my…read moreexperience. I agreed to services to the amount of roughly $3500. I promptly paid. Three years later I was contacted by someone named Lauren in their billing collections about an additional $775 that they claim I did not pay. Mind you I have lived at the same address and had not heard from them in over 2.5 years. I had zero idea I owed them more money (so they claim). I spoke to Lauren and told her my recollection and paid bills don't match up with their claims and could they send me back up to support their claims. She said she could NOT do that and that I would have to speak with the office manager named Jennifer. I called the office no less than five times leaving messages (no one picks up over there) asking for Jennifer to call me. She never returned my calls. I have spoken to my lawyer and documented all my attempts to solve this matter so now I feel a bit better but these folks at Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery are incredibly unhelpful and unprofessional and I would highly advise you to stay away and find an alternative.

Please do not go to this practice! Dr. Lee performed a procedure on me stating he did it all the…read moretime and was perfectly safe and my teeth have been a mess ever since. I put my trust in him and have paid dearly both emotionally and monetarily for it. Even worse, when I kept saying my teeth didn't feel right, he eventually rolled his eyes at me and his hygienist escorted me out of the office like I was some sort of criminal. They do not care about the patient at all, only getting you in and out of the chair as quickly as possible. I would hate for someone else to go through what I have.

dr lee carter cant be trusted told me he was going to fix a tooth under warranty he had already…read morefixed,the morning the morning i was supposed to come in he had his receptionist call to in form me tooth would not be warrantied and would be $1250 like a idiot i had him redo it.Well now i go to another dentist and he informed me that tooth that dr lee carter just fixed 6 months ago has decay under the cap WOW another botched crown job how many tries does it take dr lee to get a crown on right,not to mention he drilled into my gum and took them 15 mins to stop the bleedingWOULD NOT RECOMMEND