Cozy modern waiting room with wooden floor, beige leather chairs, sofa, round coffee table, and reception desk.

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Achieve Excellent Oral Health at Porters Neck Dentistry in Wilmington

When you're comfortable and confident about your smile, that's a wonderful feeling! You need the right partner in dental care to give you that feeling. As a patient of Porters Neck Dentistry in Wilmington, you'll benefit from:

  • Advanced technology to ensure precise results from treatment
  • New patient specials to help you save on your first appointment
  • Sedation options to put you at ease, including ultra-calming IV sedation
  • Weighted blankets and noise-canceling headphones to help you relax
  • A family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes children as young as 2

Call us today for an appointment.

Achieve Your Smile Goals With Help From Our Expert Team

Dr. Shumate has years of experience in giving patients their dream smiles through cosmetic and implant dentistry. However, he is also happy to help even if your only goal is to maintain good oral health. Our team is dedicated to leaving you with the best possible feeling from your dental care experience. We'll get to know you personally and treat you as an individual with unique needs, rather than just another patient.

Our wide range of dental treatments will help you:

  • Gain Good Oral Health - Our general dental care gets ahead of problems before they become serious.
  • Beautify Your Smile - Create your dream smile with cosmetic treatments ranging from teeth whitening to complete makeovers.
  • Replace Missing Teeth - Dental implants can replace any number of missing teeth. Your dentist also offers full-mouth reconstructions, dentures, and dental bridges.
  • Restore Your Teeth - If infection or damage has harmed your teeth, your dentist will repair them with restorative solutions.
  • Protect Your Mouth - You can get a custom mouthguard to stop damage from teeth grinding or to protect you from sports injuries.
  • Stop Your Dental Discomfort - If you are dealing with a dental emergency, our office can help. Your dentist will treat you ASAP.
  • Straighten Misaligned Teeth - You can fix misaligned teeth with discreet Invisalign aligners. Children can benefit from our preventive orthodontics.

Call us today to visit us at Porters Neck Dentistry in Wilmington.

5 out of 5 stars - 683 votes

5 Stars (683 Reviews)

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Patients appreciate the special care they receive from our team. Check out what they have to say!

5

A wonderful experience. The waiting room is nice, updated and clean, the ladies at the desk are super professional and will help you with all your insurance and payment options. My dental hygienist was super nice, friendly and understanding of my needs being an anxious dental patient! She...
A wonderful experience. The waiting room is nice, updated and clean, the ladies at the desk are super professional and will help you with all your insurance and payment options. My dental hygienist was super nice, friendly and understanding of my needs being an anxious dental patient! She took extra time and care with my teeth which I really appreciated! She made sure I was comfortable. Dr. Dana Shumate is top notch and really friendly! He really knows his stuff but also is kind and genuine. If you want a new dental experience check out this practice, it’s a pleasure going there and especially if you are an anxious patient! 😁

5

I have bonding on my front tooth from a childhood injury that needed to be replaced due to discoloration. Dr. Lauren did a fantastic job! My smile looks so bright and happy now! She takes her time, pays attention to detail, and talks to you through it all so you’re comfortable. She’s the best!

5

I went in for my 6 month cleaning yesterday. The hygienist, Lindsey, was running behind, but worked very efficiently to perform my cleaning. She was thorough, and did a great job. The office personnel is always friendly and welcoming. Dr. Shumate is kind and understanding. I’ve been going to...
I went in for my 6 month cleaning yesterday. The hygienist, Lindsey, was running behind, but worked very efficiently to perform my cleaning. She was thorough, and did a great job. The office personnel is always friendly and welcoming. Dr. Shumate is kind and understanding. I’ve been going to their office for nearly 10 years. If there are ever any issues, they work well to resolve whatever needs attention,

5

I absolutely love everyone at Porter’s Neck Family Dentistry!! I was recommended to this office after moving to NC by almost everyone in my family, for good reason. You are taken care of from the second you walk in to the minute you leave! Dr. Shumate is an amazing asset to have when trying...
I absolutely love everyone at Porter’s Neck Family Dentistry!! I was recommended to this office after moving to NC by almost everyone in my family, for good reason. You are taken care of from the second you walk in to the minute you leave! Dr. Shumate is an amazing asset to have when trying to provide yourself with the best dental care. He removed my wisdom teeth & performed a descaling, & I knew I was in great hands. My recovery time was short & I’ve been feeling great ever since! I’ve seen such an improvement in my dental health as well & I owe it all to this amazing office!

5

The team at Porters Neck Dentistry is always amazing. They are professional, friendly, courteous and always find a way to address any urgent Dental needs I have had. The care my family gets is superb and I would highly highly recommend them.

5

I can’t stop smiling. I had the greatest appointments with Dr. Lauren King my entire life. I had this crooked tooth one visit one hour later. I cannot stop smiling night and day difference. I can’t even believe I waited all these years. I’m so happy to have found Dr. Lauren King she’s amazing.

5

Dr Shumate recently capped 2 of my front teeth. He did a beautiful job with them and went over and above what others dentists have done. I am so very happy with them!! His staff is kind and warm and caring. My husband and I have been going to him for several years and we highly recommend him.

5

Dr. Lauren is an excellent addition to Porter’s Neck Dentistry. I had a very nervous teen getting her first cavity filled. Dr. Lauren took time to answer every one of her questions seriously and reassuringly. She worked quick! My daughter left smiling and feeling confident!

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