Dentist Serving Cornelius, NC

The Smile Architects offers comprehensive dental care for Cornelius-area patients of all ages — from routine preventive visits to advanced cosmetic and restorative treatment. Every appointment is built around the patient’s individual goals, with full transparency on treatment options and costs before any work begins.

Cosmetic Dentistry for Cornelius Patients

Dr. Chris Meletiou has focused on cosmetic and restorative dentistry since joining the practice in 1991. Cosmetic services available to Cornelius patients include:

• Invisalign clear aligners — Gold Plus provider, iTero digital scanner, ClinCheck preview before treatment begins
• Porcelain veneers — custom ceramic shells to correct color, shape, and size in one treatment
• Professional teeth whitening — prescription-strength, in-office results significantly stronger than OTC products
• Dental bonding — chairside composite resin for chips, gaps, and minor reshaping
• Smile makeovers — coordinated multi-treatment plans sequenced around each patient’s goals

Same-Day CEREC Crowns

CEREC CAD/CAM technology allows Dr. Chris to design, mill, and place a permanent ceramic crown chairside in a single visit — no temporary crown, no second appointment, no lab wait. Cornelius patients who need a crown leave the same day with a finished, custom restoration. More about same-day CEREC crowns

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the most durable long-term solution for missing teeth. A titanium post is placed into the jawbone and topped with a custom crown, restoring both function and appearance. Cone beam 3D imaging is used for precise implant planning at The Smile Architects. More about dental implants

Restorative Dentistry

When teeth are damaged, decayed, or missing, The Smile Architects provides restorative solutions to rebuild function and appearance for Cornelius patients. Services include:

• Dental bridges — replace one or more missing teeth anchored to adjacent teeth or implants. More about dental bridges
• Dentures — full and partial dentures, including implant-supported options for a more secure fit. More about dentures
• Tooth-colored fillings — composite resin matched to natural tooth color, placed with KAVO Diagnodent laser cavity detection for earlier, less invasive diagnosis. More about fillings
• Inlays and onlays — conservative restorations for teeth too damaged for a filling but not requiring a full crown. More about inlays and onlays
• Root canal therapy — treats infection in the inner pulp to eliminate pain and preserve the natural tooth
• Periodontal treatment — scaling and root planing, soft tissue laser therapy, and maintenance programs. More about periodontal treatment
• Sedation dentistry — available for anxious patients or longer procedures. More about sedation

Preventive Dentistry

Preventive care at The Smile Architects includes comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, digital X-rays with AI-assisted analysis, and KAVO Diagnodent laser cavity detection — identifying decay at earlier stages than traditional probing alone, meaning smaller interventions and more natural tooth structure preserved. More about preventive dentistry

Emergency Dental Care

The Smile Architects sees dental emergencies for Cornelius patients including severe toothaches, cracked or broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and dental trauma. Call (704) 875-1621 and describe your situation — the team will advise on next steps and prioritize urgent cases. More about emergency dental care

Payment and Insurance Information

The Smile Architects is a fee-for-service, out-of-network dental practice. The team files insurance claims on behalf of Cornelius patients and accepts assignment of benefits — handling the paperwork while patients retain full freedom to choose their care. The practice does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Cherry 0% financing and CareCredit are available for patients planning larger cosmetic or restorative treatment.