Pediatric dental practice serving children from infancy through young adulthood across 9 North Carolina locations. Provides comprehensive general dentistry with a focus on preventative care and accessible dental services for underserved populations.
Details
Phone: (704) 393-3911
Website: http://smilestartersdental.com/
Languages: EnglishSpanish
Insurance: AmeritasUnited ConcordiaUnited Health CareSunLifeMedcostTeamCareAflacCIGNAMedicaid/Healthy BlueTricareBlueCross/Blue ShieldMetLifeDelta DentalAetnaUNUM (Starmount Dental, Colonial Life, and Always Care)Guardian
Services
Cosmetic
- Teeth Whitening — Teeth whitening available for all ages at select locations (Raleigh and Greensboro)
Pediatric
- BITE Program — Babies, Infants and Toddlers Education program for ages 0-3 years
- Hospital Dentistry — Dental treatment under anesthesia in hospital setting for children with special needs or anxiety
- Pediatric Gropers (Pediatric Denture) — In-house lab fabricated pediatric dentures
- Space Maintainers — In-house lab fabricated space maintainers
- Thumb-sucking Devices — In-house lab fabricated thumb-sucking prevention devices
- Upper Nance and Lower Lingual Holding Arch — In-house lab fabricated space management appliances
Preventive
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluations — Complete dental examinations
- Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus — Advanced preventative treatment for strong, healthy smiles
- Dental Cleanings — Professional dental cleanings for children and young adults
- Fluoride/Varnish — Fluoride and varnish treatments for decay prevention
- Limited Oral Exams / Pain Examinations — Focused dental exams for specific concerns
- Sealants — Tooth decay prevention sealants
- X-rays — Dental radiography
Restorative
- Amalgam Restorations — Silver fillings
- Composite Restorations — White fillings
- Stainless Steel Crowns — Pediatric crown restorations
Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide for Nervous Patients — Nitrous oxide sedation for anxious patients
Team
Rafael Rivera Jr. (DDS), General Dentist
CEO/Owner since 2008. Advanced Education in General Dentistry from United States Navy. Dedicated to pediatric dentistry and improving access to quality dental care for underserved children. Active in community involvement and professional organizations.