General Dentistry in Winston-Salem, NC

At Pryor Dental, we are committed to providing you and your family with gentle care in a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment. Our goal is to welcome you into a warm, supportive environment where your comfort comes first and dental anxiety fades away. Dr. Peter B. Pryor Jr. brings over a decade of advanced dental expertise back home to the Winston-Salem community. After completing his undergraduate degree and a rigorous two year hospital residency right here at Wake Forest University, followed by years of dedicated private practice, he established Pryor Dental to provide the high-quality, personalized care our neighbors deserve.

Dentistry is constantly evolving, which is why Dr. Pryor is committed to lifelong learning. Through his advanced training at the Dawson Academy and active memberships in elite groups like the Seattle Study Club and Spear Study Group, he brings state-of-the-art techniques directly to our patients. We believe that a well-informed patient experiences better health outcomes. Instead of simply treating symptoms, we take the time to teach you how oral health impacts your entire body, empowering you to maintain your smile confidently between your routine visits.

Coming to Pryor Dental for regular cleanings and examinations allows us to detect future oral problems before they become worse, as well as recommend procedures that might fix your teeth, gums, or smile. The quicker we can catch a problem, the smaller and less expensive it tends to be. We are always accepting new patients, and look forward to expanding our family every day. We believe in starting and maintaining life-long patient relationships so that our patients can benefit from long term dental care. We are committed to keeping your beautiful smile healthy for life!

Our goal is to provide your family with quality dental care from a compassionate professional team who know you and understand your needs. Our practice delivers comprehensive family dental care that goes far beyond the basics. Thanks to Dr. Pryor's extensive hospital and private practice background, we seamlessly handle everything from routine preventive cleanings to complex restorative treatments, smile makeovers, and dental implant placement right here in one convenient location. Whether you need a simple tooth-colored filling, custom porcelain crowns, or a complete cosmetic transformation with veneers, your treatment is tailored precisely to your unique health profile and goals.

What Does General Dentistry Cover?

General Dentistry Procedures

We provide a comprehensive suite of dental services designed to keep your teeth healthy, functional, and beautiful at every stage of life:

• Routine Cleanings & Exams—Detailed checks and professional cleanings to catch issues before they progress.
• Custom Crowns and Bridges—Robust dental prosthetics to repair severely damaged teeth or fill the gaps left by missing ones.
• Dental Implants & Oral Surgery—Permanent, secure tooth replacement and gentle extractions performed directly by Dr. Pryor.
• Tooth-Colored Fillings—Durable, mercury-free restorations that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
• Root Canal Therapy—Advanced care to eliminate deep infections and save your natural tooth from extraction.
• Cosmetic Enhancements—Professional teeth whitening, bonding, and porcelain veneers to design your ideal smile.
• Sedation & Special Needs Care—Tailored, stress-free care utilizing conscious sedation techniques for patients with high anxiety or complex medical histories.
• Emergency Dentistry—Prompt, compassionate care when you experience a cracked tooth, lost restoration, or severe pain.

Many people only visit their dentist if they have an oral issue or dental emergency. At Pryor Dental, we encourage people to consider preventative care that can save them pain, discomfort, and money. Regular visits to your Winston-Salem, NC dentist, are so crucial to your oral and general health—we can spot anything from gum disease, tooth decay, to oral cancer.

Most oral health conditions are easily managed when caught early. However, unlike a cold or a minor strain, dental infections and decay cannot heal on their own; left unaddressed, they will worsen over time. Routine visits do more than just leave your mouth feeling fresh and meticulously clean—they protect your immune system, stop silent decay, and safeguard your overall physical wellness. It’s essential to remove food debris and plaque deposits, and the longer you wait, the more of an issue it may become.

Learn More About Gum Disease

Many people have gum disease without knowing; the symptoms are easily ignored or may not exist. If you catch gum disease early enough, it is treatable. Left untreated, gum disease can only get worse. One of the tell-tale signs of gum disease is bleeding gums when you brush or floss. You may also notice redness, swelling, or tenderness on the gumline. Without treatment, the bacteria thrive, and you may develop pockets around your teeth that trap food and particles. You may start to notice persistent bad breath, “longer” teeth from receding gums, or pockets of pus around your teeth.

At this stage, the only thing left is tooth loss. Gum disease isn’t just about fear of tooth loss. Your oral health connects to your overall general health, and an infection in your mouth could have a significant impact on your body, leading to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and more. If you are noticing signs of inflammation or bleeding, please know that our team provides compassionate, judgment-free care. Periodontal (gum) disease is incredibly common, and treating it early is crucial. Because your oral health is inextricably linked to your systemic health, untreated chronic inflammation in the mouth can exacerbate issues like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Whether you require conservative periodontal therapy to save your natural teeth or need to explore secure tooth replacement options after an extraction, we will guide you toward a healthy, functioning smile that restores your confidence.

After years of practicing within a large dental group, Dr. Pryor intentionally chose to own an independent private practice so he could offer true continuity of care. Here, you aren't just a number on a chart. You will see the same trusted doctor and dedicated team at every single visit. We take the time to answer your questions thoroughly, walk you through your treatment options, and ensure you never feel rushed out of the chair.

Please Call for Your Appointment!

We look forward to welcoming you to our Winston-Salem dental practice and showing you how comfortable, personalized dental care can be. Our team works hard to build lifelong relationships rooted in mutual trust, respect, and exceptional clinical results. Contact Pryor Dental today to schedule your family's next visit—we can't wait to meet you.