Dr. Leslie Wessinger, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Leslie Wessinger, who serves patients in Asheville, North Carolina. 

A caring and compassionate dentist, Dr. Wessinger treats both children and adults at Biltmore Avenue Family Dentistry in Asheville, North Carolina. She views her patients as family and cherishes her friendship with each one.

Rated among the top 17 dental offices in Asheville, Biltmore Avenue Family Dentistry offers comprehensive family dental services. Typical preventative visits include a cleaning and polishing, full oral exam, x-rays once per year, fluoride and periodontal probing.

A Carolina girl who grew up in the small town of Lenoir, Dr. Wessinger attended Appalachian State University for undergrad, then went to dental school at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry. There, she pursued her dream of dentistry and met her future husband, Jeremy, who is currently the Business Manager at Biltmore Avenue Family Dentistry.

Since graduating dental school in 2003, Dr. Wessinger has worked in North Carolina and Georgia. She has shared her gifts of dentistry and compassion with people of all ages. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Happily married, Dr. Wessinger and her husband, Jeremy, have chosen to call the Asheville area home. They have a precious daughter, Karsen. She is a fun-loving girl who never lets her parents get bored! In 2014, they welcomed a son, Finn. He is always happy and loves to eat!

Dr. Wessinger also has a “furry kid,” her Siberian Husky, Kona. She and her family love to spend time traveling, watching Disney movies, supporting local charitable events, and exploring the outdoor majesty of the area. 

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