A specialized pediatric dental practice in Charlotte, NC focused on providing compassionate, anxiety-reducing dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs. The practice emphasizes prevention-oriented care and creating a child-friendly environment.
Details
Phone: (704) 845-0955
Website: https://pdofsc.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital x-raysDiagnodent laser cavity detectiondigital patient charting
Services
Endodontics
- Pulp Treatment — Treatment of the nerve of the tooth when decay has spread to prevent tooth extraction
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth extraction performed as a last resort, including space maintainer placement if primary molars are prematurely removed
Pediatric
- Space Maintainers — Used when a primary tooth is prematurely lost to hold space for permanent tooth eruption
- Special Needs Dentistry — Customized preventive and restorative care strategies for children with special needs, including those susceptible to decay, gum disease, or with physical difficulties
Preventive
- Digital X-rays — Bitewing and panoramic radiographs to determine dental health, identify cavities, and assess jaw development
- Examination and Cleaning — Comprehensive examination including health history, charting of teeth and gums, and professional cleaning with topical fluoride treatment
- Oral Hygiene Instructions — Patient and parent education on maintaining good oral health at home
- Preventive Dentistry — Brushing and flossing techniques, evaluation of dental development and jaw growth, fluoride and xylitol recommendations, proper diet counseling, sports safety, and thumbsucking/pacifier habit counseling
- Sealants — Clear or shaded resin applied to chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent decay in depressions and grooves
Restorative
- Restorative Dentistry — Treatment of cavities and dental damage using gentle, compassionate techniques
- Stainless Steel Crowns — Used to restore back teeth that are too badly decayed to hold fillings
- Tooth Colored Fillings — Composite resin fillings used to restore front teeth or where cosmetic appearance is important
Sedation
- General Anesthesia — Hospital-based treatment under general anesthesia for children with extensive dental needs or special medical conditions
- Sedation Dentistry — In-office sedation options for very apprehensive patients and those with gag reflexes
Team
What patients say
Vibe: kid-friendly
This pediatric dental practice receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (17 of 18 five-star ratings) with consistent praise for exceptional skill with anxious and nervous children. Parents report their kids enjoy dental visits rather than dread them, and the entire team—from front desk to dentists—is highlighted for kindness, patience, and thorough communication. One isolated scheduling complaint exists, but doesn't reflect broader sentiment about clinical care or patient experience.
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- Same-day emergency appointment for foreign object lodged in gum
- Children voluntarily enjoy going to dentist rather than dreading visits
- Hygienist explains every step to nervous/apprehensive children
- Conservative approach—no pushing for unnecessary or costly dental work
- Found and returned lost purse at follow-up visit