I have an extreme fear of dentists due to childhood experiences, and I often find myself putting…read moreoff what must be done. I called Dr Wessels on a Monday morning and explained what was going on with my teeth. They were able to work me in that afternoon and I have to say I was so pleased. EVERYONE was nice, the office relaxing and the visit pain free. Completely pain free. I will be going back. ( also no hidden charges at checkout)

From the owner: Stephen J Wessels DMD PA is committed to providing you with the very best in preventative,…read morerestorative and cosmetic dentistry combined with the highest levels of customer service. Rather than simply providing cosmetic solutions which focus on the way things look we diagnose and treat underlying problems as part of the overall treatment program. This understanding carries through into all aspects of reconstructing smiles and appearances resulting in a superior long-term result.Services Provided ï Sedation dentistry.ï All tooth-colored fillings.ï Digital x-rays 80-90 less radiationï Replacement of missing teeth with implants, bridges and partials.ï Whitening or Bleaching.Having cosmetic or restorative dental work is a gift to yourself. Having Dr. Stephen J Wessels do the work will give you a masterpiece you can shine on your friends and family every time you smile.Contact us to schedule an appointment and find out how we can give you something to smile about.

The people at Southern Dental Associates are so kind and caring. My son is a patient on the…read morepediatric side and has been for about 6 years now. He is autistic but verbal. They explain everything to him in such detail before they start and then again during the process that it makes him more comfortable. He is sensitive to lights and sounds and they make sure that he has his glasses (sunglasses) on before they start. They let him touch and feel each instrument before even trying to place it near his mouth. I am so thankful for the amazing staff!!

Great care and understanding with my cleanings and tooth care ...reasonable prices .. friendly…read morestaff always available to answer any questions

Very clean and everyone was super nice and professional. Wasn't pressured into anythingread more

Long review, I'm sorry. Amazing care provided at this dental office!!! I'm 58 and this is the only…read moreoffice that has ever numbed my gums with gel before cleaning my teeth. They knew up front that I do not like needles and also did a nerve block to do dental work on my lower teeth which was a tiny needle and just a pinprick, nothing like the usual injection. Everyone there is so kind and courteous. They are extremely health and safety conscious, everyone wears their mask and gloves. They also give you a break when getting your work done, they stop and have you close your mouth to relieve the strain of keeping it open. Getting in to see them is awesome!!! If you have sensitive gums be sure to let them know so they can numb your gums before cleaning your teeth. It's the next day now and no pain whatsoever from any of my dental work. I'll never go anywhere else!!!

Dr. Ricketts is awesome. He reminds me of Mr. Rogers because he is so thoughtful, nice, and caring…read more What a great place! The staff are wonderful and super nice.

Dr. Hancock and his staff were wonderful at putting my fears at ease. I felt like they took the…read moretime to explain the procedure and risks. The staff is very friendly. They were helpful every step of the way. I don't want to have many teeth removed but if I need them, I would definitely use Dr. Hancock again.

Have always had a great experience at this practice! My former dentist retired and I was happy to…read morefind that my former hygenist is here. I love, love Dr. Jefferson. He is caring, knowledgeable and works with me every way he can. Office staff have always been friendly. The only issue I have with this office is their policy of cancelling your app't. if you miss their day before call to confirm by noon. I recently was in another appointment when they called and they cancelled. Lucky for me they had not filled my app't. Overall I am very pleased with Wilkes Dental.

it's sad that this is the only option for Medicaid patients in Wilkes County because some of the…read moredentist there truly enjoy hurting people and when they are called out for it, then you get thrown out and can't come back so therefore no longer have a dentist. Dr Schit is the one to watch for if he's still being able to practice because he is very rough and rushing through as if he gets paid by the number of patients he sees. I severely have PTSD because of him and now I can't find a dentist at all. I shouldn't be made to suffer because of one lousy dentist not treating people like they should be treated. I wish I could stick that big ass needle in his gums and act like it's a joystick on a video game!!! Mind you there was no numbing prior to him doing this so I screamed out in pain and ask him if he was crazy or what...God Help Us if this is what we have to endure because we have Medicaid

Over the years I have had a number of dentists work on my teeth. Army,Navy,andcc civilian dentists…read morehave treated mostly minor issues. Army dentists treated me when I was a kid, and I can still remember being held down while he drilled. Navy dentists decided to extract all four wisdom teeth 8 hrs before a deployment (miserable plane and ship ride). Of the minor proceedures was a cavity repair where the wrong side of my mouth was givin anesthesia, and the work continued while I complained. Of the civilian dentists that I have seen, they have been in a great hurry, only interested in payment, and not the most gentle. These past experiences has left me mortified at the thought of seeing a dentist. I have said all of the above to say this: Dr. Shinaman and his staff have given me a renewed trust in seeing a dentist. Because of shotty work done by other dentists, I had a tooth that needed extracting. I went to Dr Shinaman, and was immediately put at ease. I cannot tell you how many appointments I made, and cancelled the day before out of fear. On the day of the extraction, Dr Shinaman explained everything that he was going to do, and made me aware of everything he was doing ( even explaining the tools that he was using) throughout the proceedure. He made sure that the anesthetic was working fully, and made sure there was no pain throughout. He was in no rush, and made sure that the extraction was done completely. As much as I hate to admit it, this was actually a plesant experience. I am in my second day after the proceedure, and I have had no pain, no soreness, and feel so much better. Dr Shinaman is a great guy, and a top notch practitioner! His staff is equally professional and careing. I will recomend that anyone that has issues with their teeth contact his office.