New patient special — $89 exam, x-rays & cleaning Open Saturdays  ·  (919) 555-0173
Raleigh & Cary, NC

Dentistry that does not make you dread it.

Same-day emergency slots, honest treatment plans, and a team that explains the bill before they touch your teeth.

4.9★★★★★ 1,204 reviews
Same dayEmergency slots
0%Financing available
Next openingTomorrow, 8:40 AM
New patient$89 all-in
A bright, modern Brightleaf treatment room
22 yrs
Caring for Wake County
18,000+
Patients treated
6 days
Open a week
All PPO
Insurance filed for you
What we do

Everything under one roof

General, cosmetic and emergency care, so you are never sent across town for a referral.

01

Cleanings & Check-ups

Twice-yearly care with digital x-rays and a plan written in words you can actually read.

02

Emergency Dentistry

Broken tooth or sudden pain? We keep slots open every single day, Saturdays included.

03

Cosmetic & Veneers

Whitening, bonding and veneers, with a digital preview before we begin anything.

04

Implants & Crowns

Placed and restored in-house, including same-day crowns milled while you wait.

05

Clear Aligners

Straightening for adults and teens, scanned digitally. No putty trays, no gagging.

06

Kids & Family

Gentle first visits, sealants, and a waiting room actually built for children.

No surprises

Find out what it costs before you come in

Three taps. A real range, including what insurance usually covers.

What do you need?
Do you have dental insurance?
Your estimate
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Answer both to see a range

Real numbers, not a brochure

We publish this because being quoted a price only after you are already in the chair is the single most common complaint people have about dentists.

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An estimate only. Your exact plan is confirmed at the exam, in writing, before any treatment starts.

Dr. Okafor examining a patient in the chair
Our practice

You will see the same dentist every time

No rotating associates and no corporate quota. Dr. Okafor has run this practice since 2009 and sees every new patient personally.

✓Written treatment plan with costs before anything starts
✓We will tell you when a tooth can safely wait rather than be drilled
✓All major PPO plans filed for you, and an in-house plan if you have none
✓Sedation available for anyone who has been putting this off for years
Meet the team
Straightforward pricing

Three ways in

No insurance? Our in-house membership costs less than most plans and has no deductible.

New Patient

$89
one visit, all in
  • Full exam
  • Digital x-rays
  • Standard cleaning
  • Written treatment plan
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Best value

Membership

$29
per month, no insurance needed
  • Two cleanings a year
  • All x-rays included
  • 20% off any treatment
  • No deductible, no waiting
Join Today

Clear Aligners

$3,400
or $142/mo at 0%
  • Digital scan & plan
  • All aligner trays
  • Refinements included
  • Retainers on completion
Free Scan

We file these plans for you

Delta DentalMetLifeCignaAetnaGuardianUnited Concordia
Reviews

What Raleigh says about us

★★★★★

“I had put off the dentist for nine years. They did not lecture me once. I booked the next visit before I even left.”

Tanya H., a Brightleaf patient since 2023Tanya H.
Patient since 2023
★★★★★

“Chipped a tooth on a Saturday morning. They saw me at 10am the same day and fixed it in one visit.”

Marcus R., who came to Brightleaf as an emergency patientMarcus R.
Emergency patient
★★★★★

“They showed me the cost of every option and told me which one they would pick. Nobody has ever done that.”

Sophie L., a Brightleaf membership patientSophie L.
Membership patient
Questions

Before you call

I am nervous about the dentist. Can you help?+

Yes, and you are far from alone. Roughly a third of our new patients tell us the same thing. We offer nitrous and oral sedation, you can bring someone into the room with you, and we will stop the moment you raise a hand. Nobody here will make you feel bad about how long it has been.

Do you take my insurance?+

We file all major PPO plans directly, including Delta, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian and United Concordia. If you are out of network we will tell you exactly what it costs before you sit down, not afterwards.

Can you see me today?+

We hold emergency slots every day including Saturday. Call before 11am and we can almost always fit you in the same day.

What if I have no insurance?+

Our in-house membership is $29 a month. It covers both cleanings and all x-rays, and takes 20% off any treatment. There is no deductible and no waiting period, and you can cancel any time.

How long will my first visit take?+

About an hour. Exam, x-rays, a cleaning if your gums are healthy enough on the day, and time at the end to go through the plan and the costs without being rushed.

Book

Book in under a minute

Tell us when suits and we will confirm by text within the hour.

✓New patient visit just $89, everything included
✓Emergency slots held open every single day
✓Open Monday to Saturday

(919) 555-0173

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