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Carolina Dental

★ 4.7 (210 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

3065 Senna Dr, Matthews, North Carolina, 28105

Full-service dental practice in the Charlotte/Matthews, NC area specializing in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry with advanced technology and sedation options. Led by Dr. Tara L. Howell, offering comprehensive dental care from preventive to surgical procedures.

Details

Phone: (704) 814-6006

Website: http://www.carolinadentaloffices.com/

Languages: EnglishSpanish

Technology: digital x-rayslow radiation digital imaging

Services

Cosmetic

  • Cosmetic Bonding — Tooth-colored material to improve tooth appearance by adjusting size, shape, or color
  • Cosmetic Dentistry — Services combining health, function, and aesthetics to create beautiful smiles
  • Porcelain Veneers — Thin porcelain pieces to recreate natural appearance of teeth
  • ZOOM! Teeth Whitening — Professional teeth whitening to brighten discolored or darkened teeth

Emergency

  • Dental Emergencies — Emergency dental services for urgent dental issues

Endodontics

  • Root Canal Treatment — Removal of infected or inflamed pulp and sealing of root canals to prevent future infection

General

  • Comprehensive Dental Exam — Visual inspection of mouth, head, and neck with low radiation digital imaging to detect cavities, gum disease, and abnormalities
  • Custom Mouth Guards — Sports mouth guards for tooth and jaw injury protection
  • Custom Night Guards — Custom-fitted appliances for TMJ relief and bruxism management
  • Custom Oral Appliances — Custom mouth guards for sports, night guards for TMJ and bruxism, and sleep apnea appliances
  • Laser Dentistry — Technologically advanced dental care using laser technology for improved efficiency and patient experience
  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment — Custom oral appliances to alleviate sleep apnea symptoms and provide open airway during sleep

Implants

  • Dental Implant Restorations — Three-piece implant system including titanium screw, abutment, and final restoration
  • Dental Implants — Titanium screws with abutments and restorations to replace missing single or multiple teeth

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Removal of teeth that cannot be saved with restorative procedures

Orthodontics

  • Invisalign® — Clear aligner system for virtually invisible orthodontic treatment available for children, teens, and adults

Pediatric

  • Pediatric Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care for children

Periodontics

  • Periodontal Procedures — Treatments for gum disease including scaling, root planing, and other periodontal interventions
  • Scaling and Root Planing — Non-surgical procedure to treat gum disease by removing plaque and calculus beneath the gums

Preventive

  • Dental Cleaning — Oral prophylaxis using ultrasonic and hand tools to remove plaque and tartar
  • Dental Sealants — Resin material applied to tooth surfaces to prevent cavities, commonly on permanent molars
  • Fluoride Treatment — Applied in gel, foam, or varnish form to strengthen teeth and prevent decay

Restorative

  • Composite Fillings — Tooth-colored material to restore cavities while maintaining natural appearance
  • Dental Bridges — Multi-tooth replacement using crowns on adjacent teeth to anchor replacement teeth
  • Dental Crowns — Full coverage restoration for cracked, broken, or severely decayed teeth
  • Dentures — Full or partial replacements for missing teeth in one arch; available as removable, fixed, or implant-supported
  • Inlays and Onlays — Partial crown restorations made of porcelain or gold for moderate tooth damage
  • Restorative Dentistry — Comprehensive restoration procedures to restore function and aesthetics to damaged teeth

Sedation

  • Sedation Dentistry — Sedation options available for anxious or complex dental procedures

Team

Tara L. Howell (DMD), General Dentist
Completed residency program and served five years as active duty member in U.S. Army. Founder of Carolina Dental. Dedicated to lifelong learning and training with advanced techniques and technologies.

What patients say

Vibe: professional

Carolina Dental receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (16 of 18 five-star reviews) with consistent praise for professional, thorough dentists and friendly staff. However, two reviews raise concerns: one about incomplete hygiene work during cleaning, and another about perceived sales pressure at visits. Long-term patients report exceptional, above-and-beyond service and strong relationships with the practice.

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