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Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry

Lincoln Heights★ 4.8 (85 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

2012 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28216

A pediatric dental specialty practice in Charlotte, NC providing individualized, gentle dental care for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Specializes in innovative, painless treatments with a focus on comfort and positive patient experience.

Details

Phone: (704) 412-2444

Website: https://www.bubblespediatricdentistry.com/

Languages: English

Insurance: All PPO plansMedicaid

Technology: laser dentistrysoft tissue lasersneuromodulation numbing technology

Services

Cosmetic

  • Tooth Bleaching — Safe, professional in-office tooth whitening for older teenagers using gentle, dentist-approved materials

Emergency

  • Emergency Walk-ins — Emergency care available based on availability for urgent dental issues

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Gentle tooth extraction for problematic baby teeth that cannot be salvaged or are impacting permanent tooth eruption
  • Frenectomies — Soft tissue laser procedure for tongue-ties and lip-ties affecting feeding, speech, or breathing with minimal bleeding and downtime
  • Hospital Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care in hospital or surgical center setting under general anesthesia for complex cases or behavioral needs
  • Laser Dentistry — Innovative laser treatment for addressing cavities, soft tissue removal, and gum cleaning with less pain and minimal need for anesthesia

Preventive

  • Cleaning & Prevention — Professional cleanings and preventive care including plaque and tartar removal, early decay detection, and monitoring of dental development
  • Dental Education — Age-appropriate, individualized education for children and parents on oral hygiene, diet, nutrition, and habit management
  • Dental Sealants — Protective coating applied to chewing surfaces of molars to prevent cavities by blocking food particles and bacteria from deep grooves
  • Fluoride — Professional fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and protect against cavities, especially for high-risk children
  • Mouth Guards — Custom-made protective mouth guards for sports activities and teeth grinding prevention
  • Oral Habit Cessation — Individualized techniques and interventions to help children break oral habits such as digit sucking, finger sucking, and pacifier use
  • Routine Check-Ups — Comprehensive dental examinations every six months to monitor oral health, bite, dental development, and screen for cavities, gum disease, and misalignment
  • Space Maintainers — Custom appliances that hold space for permanent teeth after premature loss of baby teeth to prevent misalignment and crowding

Restorative

  • Silver Diamine Fluoride — Non-invasive liquid treatment applied to small cavities to kill bacteria and prevent decay progression, particularly useful for very young children
  • Stainless Steel Crowns — Durable protective caps for back molars with deep decay or requiring baby root canal treatment
  • Strip Crowns — Tooth-colored crowns for larger cavities or significant damage on anterior teeth
  • White Tooth Crowns — Tooth-colored crowns for larger cavities or damage on front and back teeth
  • White Tooth Fillings — Mercury-free composite fillings for small to mid-sized cavities that blend naturally with teeth

Sedation

  • Conventional Local Anesthesia — Traditional numbing agent applied directly to treatment area for pain-free dental procedures
  • Neuromodulation Numbing — Advanced pain management technique using technology to target pain signals directly, reducing anxiety and discomfort from traditional injections
  • Nitrous Oxide — Safe mild sedation to help anxious children feel calm and relaxed during dental procedures with quick onset and offset

Team

Dr. Somtochukwu 'Somie' Agunwah (DDS), Pediatric Dentist
Licensed pediatric dentist with background in critical care nursing. Completed 2-year residency in pediatric dentistry. Dedicated to providing holistic, individualized pediatric dental care. Enjoys family time, golf, tennis, cooking, and volunteering with nonprofit organization.

What patients say

Vibe: kid-friendly

Overwhelmingly positive (18/19 five-star reviews) with strong praise for exceptional care with children, patient dentists (especially Dr. Bubbles and Dr. Somie), and a welcoming, beautiful environment. One serious concern reported regarding unauthorized tooth extraction during a child's appointment without explicit parental consent, significantly contrasting with the otherwise glowing feedback about transparency and care.

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