Pediatric dental practice serving children from infancy through young adulthood, including special needs patients, with locations in Mint Hill and Waxhaw (Blakeney), North Carolina. Specialized in preventive care and creating positive dental experiences for anxious and fearful children.
Details
Phone: 980-339-8720 (Blakeney); 704-790-0590 (Mint Hill); 980-221-9972 (24-hour emergency line)
Website: https://www.ckdentistry.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-rays
Amenities: video game roombright inviting colorsnon-intimidating open office design
Services
Endodontics
- Pulpotomy — Nerve treatment to remove infected pulp and prevent decay spread
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth removal for severe decay, crowding, or retained baby teeth
Pediatric
- Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care — Complete dental care for children, young adults, and special needs patients of any age
- Custom Mouth Guards — Custom-fabricated athletic mouth guards for sports protection
- Infant Oral Health Exams — Free comprehensive exams for children under 3 years old, assessing teeth, gums, lips, and tongue
- Space Maintenance/Management — Appliances to maintain proper spacing for permanent dentition development
Preventive
- Dental Sealants — Protective sealants applied to molars to prevent decay in grooves and pits
- Dietary Counseling — Nutritional guidance to promote well-balanced, cavity-prevention diets
- Digital X-rays — Digital radiography with instant imaging and reduced radiation exposure
- Fluoride Treatment — Professional-strength in-office fluoride application to prevent tooth decay and strengthen enamel
Restorative
- Primary and Permanent Crowns — Crowns for teeth with compromised structure due to injury or severe decay
- Tooth Colored Fillings — Aesthetic resin fillings for decayed teeth
Sedation
- General Anesthesia — In-hospital or in-office general anesthesia with anesthesiologist for extensive treatment
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation — Laughing gas to reduce anxiety during treatment
- Oral Sedation — Conscious sedation using mild sedative for anxious patients or extensive procedures
Team
What patients say
Vibe: kid-friendly
Overwhelmingly positive with 16 five-star reviews and 1 one-star review. Practice is strongly recommended for families with children, particularly those with dental anxiety. Long-term patient loyalty is evident with multiple reviewers attending for years. One operational issue regarding appointment cancellation communication stands out as the primary negative feedback, but does not reflect the clinical experience quality.
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- Excellent with anxious children and nervous patients
- Hands-on tool introduction for kids before procedures
- Great for multiple children on same day
- Long-term patient retention (patients since age 5 and 3)
- Dr. Kelly takes time to explain procedures