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
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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- Dr. Bubbles and Dr. Somie by name for exceptional patience and warmth with children
- Children allowed to choose toothpaste flavor during cleanings
- Handles multiple children and siblings simultaneously with ease
- Accepts Medicaid insurance
- Fast-paced work adapted for crying/distressed children
- Beautiful, well-designed facility