Wilmington, NC Dentists

Compare 198 dental offices in Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County). Read 28,437 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.76 stars.

Last updated Oct 18, 2026 · How we rank →

198
Dental offices ranked
4.76 avg
Google rating (vs 4.66 NC)
115
With ratings
28.4k
Combined Google reviews
57%
Have a website
44
Score 96+ (Elite)

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Dentists in Wilmington, NC — ranked

Showing 106–120 of 198 · page 8 of 14
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Wilmington dental market, by the numbers

How Wilmington’s 198 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Wilmington’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+44
Excellent40
Great15
Strong9
Good & below7

Rating vs. North Carolina

Average Google rating across rated Wilmington offices.

4.76
Wilmington average4.76 ★
North Carolina average4.66 ★
Rated 4.9–5.072 offices
Elite (96+) offices44

Dental groups in Wilmington

1 local office is listed under the dental group name below.

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Wilmington: Walter J. Wulf, DDS, P.A..

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Dental specialties in Wilmington

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (52), Cosmetic Dentists (49), Dental Implants (46), Emergency Dentists (28).

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Wilmington.

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Common questions about dentists in Wilmington

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Wilmington, NC?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Wilmington dentists are Frazelle Lee and Winneberger Associates PLLC (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,054 reviews); Thrive Family Dental (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 950 reviews); Plage and Eglinton DDS PA (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 787 reviews). Across the city, 72 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Wilmington, NC good?

Wilmington's rated dental offices average 4.76 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average, and 72 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me connects 28 Wilmington offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Wilmington page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

Which areas of Wilmington have the most dentists?

Wilmington's dental offices are most concentrated in the 28403 (63 offices), 28401 (57 offices), 28411 (27 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

What dental categories are common in Wilmington, NC?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Wilmington profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

Which dental groups are listed in Wilmington, NC?

Local offices listed under dental group names include Affordable Dentures & Implants (1). Compare each office's address, phone, website, ratings and listed hours before choosing.

How many dentists are in Wilmington, NC?

Compare 198 dental offices in Wilmington, NC. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Wilmington dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

What dental specialties are in Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me data connects Wilmington practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Wilmington dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

Comparing Wilmington dentists

Rated Wilmington offices average 4.76 stars across 28,437 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 72 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 44 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Frazelle Lee and Winneberger Associates PLLC (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,054 reviews); Thrive Family Dental (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 950 reviews); Plage and Eglinton DDS PA (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 787 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Coastal Smiles Family Dentistry, with 1,145 reviews at 4.8 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 147 dental offices: 28403 (63), 28401 (57), 28411 (27).

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