Trusted family dentist in Concord, NC, with nearly 40 years of experience offering comprehensive dental care including cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sleep apnea treatment, and emergency services. Known for personalized patient care and a stable, experienced staff.
Details
Phone: (704) 786-8825
Website: https://cliffordcompton.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-rays
Services
Cosmetic
- Teeth Recontouring — Reshaping of teeth for improved appearance
- Teeth Whitening — Professional whitening performed by dental hygienists
Emergency
- Emergency Dentistry — Same-day treatment for loose, broken, knocked out, or chipped teeth and urgent dental pain
Endodontics
- Root Canal Therapy — Root canal treatments with vitality testing and cracked tooth assessment
General
- Family Dentistry — Routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, comprehensive exams, digital x-rays, and preventive care
- Night Guards — Protective guards for TMJ and bruxism
- Sleep Apnea Treatment — Oral appliance therapy (SomnoDent MAS) for obstructive sleep apnea as alternative to CPAP
- Snoring Appliances — Custom appliances to address snoring
- Sports Mouthguards — Protection for athletic activities
- TMD/TMJ Treatments — Treatment for temporomandibular disorders including night guards, jaw exercises, and bite alignment
Implants
- Dental Implants — Permanent tooth replacement solutions for patients with generally good oral health
- Implant Crowns — Crowns for dental implants
Orthodontics
- Smart Move Invisible Braces — Clear, removable aligners for minor dental misalignments including slight rotations, torque, tipping, and spacing
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry — Dental care for children
Preventive
- Comprehensive Oral Exam — Complete examination of oral health
- Deep Cleaning — Deep cleaning procedures for periodontal health
- Desensitizer Applications — Treatment for tooth sensitivity
- Digital X-Rays — Digital radiographic imaging
- Fluoride Treatment — Fluoride applications for tooth protection
- Oral Cancer Screening — Screening for oral malignancies
- Oral Hygiene Instruction — Patient education on proper oral hygiene and maintenance
- Teeth Cleaning — Professional cleaning and maintenance of teeth
Restorative
- Composite Bonding — Tooth color restoration using composite materials
- Dental Bridges — Bridge restoration for missing teeth
- Dental Crowns — Porcelain, yellow gold, or white gold crowns to restore strength and beauty
- Dental Fillings — Traditional and composite bonded white fillings
- Dentures — Full or partial denture solutions
- Tooth Extraction — Extraction of teeth when necessary
Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide — Sedation option for patient comfort
Team
Clifford C. Compton III (DDS), General Dentist
Born and raised in Northern Illinois, graduated from dental school in 1972, served as dental officer in U.S. Army at Ft. Bragg, recruited by 5th Special Forces Group. Founded practice in Concord, NC in 1974 from scratch. Nearly 40 years of professional experience. Passionate about dentistry and continuous learning. Enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, golf, fishing, and cars.
Wendy, Office Manager
Front office manager for 23 years. Concord native, married with two children. Spotted by Dr. Compton while working at a nearby restaurant in high school. Worked part-time while in high school then developed skills at another dental office. Enjoys spending time with family and church work.
Elisabeth, Hygienist
Dental hygienist for 32 years with Dr. Compton. Born in Charlotte, moved to Cabarrus County in 1972 with husband Bill and 2 children. Considers patients as friends. Hobbies include tennis, travel, time with 3 grandchildren, and church activities.
Gretchen, Hygienist
Dental hygienist for 24 years. Recruited from Explorer Scouting Dental post advised by Dr. Compton. Started part-time at front office in high school. Married to Todd with two athletic children. Enjoys attending their sporting events.
Crystal (CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)), Dental Assistant
Certified dental assistant for 18 years. Especially talented with young patients. Lives in Kannapolis with husband Jason and two daughters, Emilee and Abby, and a miniature dachshund named Buddy. Enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Michelle (CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)), Dental Assistant
Born in Charlotte, moved to Cabarrus County at age 8. Attended North West High School. With Dr. Compton 11 years. Married to Kyle with 2 children, Casey and Blake. Enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Dena (CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)), Dental Assistant
Raised in Oakboro, graduated from West Stanley High School. With practice 7 years. Resides in Locust with husband Mark and two children. Spends time driving children to activities.
Carrie, Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Rowan County. Attended East Rowan High School. Married to Robbie with two boys, Kendall and Logan. Enjoys spending time with family and friends at the beach.
What patients say
Vibe: professional
Overwhelmingly positive with 11 five-star reviews reflecting exceptional long-term patient satisfaction. The practice is characterized by deep patient loyalty (multiple 40+ year relationships), gentle painless care, professional staff, and transparent communication. One critical review cited significant scheduling delays for routine cleanings, indicating potential capacity issues during certain periods, but this is vastly outweighed by consistent praise for quality care and patient experience.
trustworthyestablishedgentleprofessionalconsistent carelong-term relationships
- 45+ year patient relationships with same dentist
- Always on-time appointments
- Discusses treatment options, pricing, and maintenance transparently
- Painless experiences over decades
- Staff continuity - same team members known as family