Dentist for Patients in the Lake Norman, NC Area

The Smile Architects offers the following dental services:

Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dental care starts with a thorough oral exam. During each visit, our dentists review the condition of a patient’s teeth and gums while taking lifestyle and health history into account. Routine cleanings also play a key role in preventive care, clearing away plaque and tartar buildup that brushing alone cannot reach. We may also recommend custom-fitted mouth guards to help protect children and athletes from dental injury.

Restorative Dentistry

Damaged teeth do not have to stay that way. In many cases, we can help restore oral health and function through composite fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures. These restorative treatments are designed to repair, reinforce, or replace teeth so patients can maintain a healthy, functional bite.

Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile can play a meaningful role in how a person feels and presents themselves day to day. Through cosmetic dentistry, we aim for results that look natural and complement each patient’s features. Whitening, Invisalign, veneers, bonding, microabrasion, and gum contouring are among the cosmetic options we offer.

Invisalign

Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move teeth into a better position without traditional metal brackets and wires. It may help address gaps, crowding, crooked teeth, and mild to moderate bite issues. Our practice holds Invisalign Gold Plus provider status.

Same-Day Restorations

Our CEREC same-day crown technology can help patients save time at the dental office. This system allows us to capture a digital impression, design the restoration, and mill and place the finished crown, often within a single visit. Crowns produced with CEREC are generally considered comparable in quality to, or better than, those fabricated at an outside lab.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are commonly considered a leading option for replacing a missing tooth. An implant consists of a small titanium post placed in the jawbone, where it can bond with the surrounding bone over time to function similarly to a natural tooth root. An abutment and porcelain crown are then added on top to help restore the appearance and function of the tooth.

Pediatric Dentistry

Younger patients deserve dental care suited to their needs. Our pediatric dentistry services are designed to support a child’s oral health from infancy onward. Children can receive many of the same preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services offered to adults, delivered in a family-friendly setting geared toward younger patients.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a health condition that can involve repeated pauses and restarts in breathing during sleep. Left unaddressed, it may be associated with concerns such as diabetes, stroke, obesity, heart problems, and high blood pressure. Our office offers oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, using custom-fitted devices that help position the lower jaw to support better airflow overnight.

Periodontal Care

Periodontal disease is a leading contributor to tooth loss. It can cause the gums to become inflamed and pull away from the teeth, which may allow infection to take hold and gradually wear away supporting bone. We offer a range of treatments for periodontal disease, including scaling, root planing, crown lengthening, soft tissue grafts, and bone grafting, often combining techniques in an effort to help preserve teeth that are at risk.