General Dentistry in Charlotte, NC

Preventative & Routine Care to Protect Your Family’s Oral Health

At Belvedere Family Dentistry, we believe that a healthy smile starts with prevention. Our General Dentistry services are designed to help patients of all ages maintain strong teeth and gums, catch potential issues early, and ensure long-term oral health. Whether you’re bringing your child for their first visit or you’re looking for a trusted dentist for ongoing care, we provide comprehensive general dentistry with a focus on comfort, education, and personalized treatment.

The Importance of General Dentistry

Routine dental care is about more than just clean teeth — it’s the foundation of a lifetime of oral health, confidence, and overall wellness. With regular checkups, professional cleanings, and diagnostic screenings, our team can:

Detect and treat issues before they become serious

Prevent common problems like cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay

Educate patients on proper at-home care for long-term oral health

Build trusting relationships with patients, reducing dental anxiety over time

Comprehensive General Dentistry Services

Routine Cleanings & Exams

Preventative care is the key to a healthy smile. Our gentle, thorough cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup, reducing your risk of cavities and gum disease. During your exam, we check for:

Tooth decay and cavities

Gum inflammation and signs of periodontal disease

Early warning signs of oral cancer or other issues

Bite alignment and wear patterns that could indicate grinding or TMJ concerns

We also discuss your oral hygiene habits and provide personalized tips to keep your smile healthy between visits.

Digital X-Rays & Diagnostics

Modern dentistry is built on precision and early detection. Our advanced digital X-rays capture high-resolution images with significantly less radiation than traditional X-rays. This allows us to:

Spot hidden cavities, infections, or bone loss

Monitor tooth and root development

Plan restorative treatments with accuracy and confidence

Our investment in technology reflects our commitment to your safety, comfort, and long-term oral health.

Pediatric Dentistry Care

Starting dental visits early builds lifelong healthy habits. Our kid-friendly team helps children feel comfortable, safe, and even excited about dental care. From gentle cleanings to cavity prevention, we create positive dental experiences so your child grows up with a healthy smile and no fear of the dentist.

Fun, educational visits

Cavity prevention with sealants and fluoride treatments

Monitoring of tooth development and bite alignment

Mouth Guards

Protecting your smile is just as important as treating it. We create custom mouth guards for:

Athletes of all ages to prevent sports-related dental injuries

Patients with bruxism (teeth grinding) to protect enamel and reduce jaw pain

A properly fitted mouth guard offers superior comfort and protection compared to store-bought options.

Teeth Extractions & Oral Surgery

Sometimes removing a tooth is the best way to protect your overall oral health. Whether it’s a severely damaged tooth, overcrowding, or wisdom tooth removal, our team ensures every extraction is:

Gentle and comfortable, with advanced numbing techniques

Completed using minimally invasive approaches

Paired with clear aftercare instructions to promote fast healing

We always explore conservative treatment options first, and when an extraction is necessary, we guide you through every step with care and compassion.

Root Canal Therapy

A root canal can save a severely infected tooth and relieve intense pain. Using modern techniques and technology, we make root canals far more comfortable than their outdated reputation suggests.

Removes infection and damaged tissue

Preserves your natural tooth

Restores function and comfort

Saving your natural tooth helps maintain your bite alignment and avoid costly replacements — making root canals a vital general dentistry service.

Why Families Trust Belvedere Family Dentistry for General Care

Focused on Prevention

We take the time to understand your unique risk factors and develop personalized prevention plans to help you and your family avoid dental problems before they start.

Patient Education & Empowerment

We believe educated patients make healthier choices. Our team explains every finding, every treatment option, and every preventive step in clear, understandable terms — so you always feel confident about your care.

Gentle, Family-Friendly Approach

From toddlers to seniors, we tailor our care to fit every age and comfort level. Our goal is to create positive dental experiences that build lifelong trust and healthy habits.

Ready to Experience Better Dentistry?

Discover the difference personalized care can make. Whether you’re looking for routine cleanings, cosmetic enhancements, or urgent dental care, the team at Belvedere Family Dentistry is here to serve you with excellence, compassion, and expertise.

REGULAR CLEANINGS & EXAMS

Regular dental cleanings are not optional to maintain good oral health. Only professional dental hygienists can safely remove harmful bacteria from your teeth and gums. Even patients with stellar oral hygiene routines experience plaque and tartar buildup that cannot be removed just by brushing and flossing. Our dentists and hygienists can also recognize oral and overall health issues by performing a thorough exam with x-rays, allowing us to diagnose and treat issues early before they become serious or harmful.

DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN

Belvedere Family Dentistry loves children. We see children as early as the first tooth comes in. Educating children on proper dental hygiene is important. Creating healthy habits at an early age can aid in healthy habits into adulthood. We believe at Belvedere Family Dentistry showing parents how to help their children brush their teeth properly, scheduling routine check-ups and cleanings will aid in creating good oral hygiene for life.

Every child patient receives a special gift after each appointment. Our kid-friendly dental team is patient and caring when providing the highest quality dental care to each child patient.

CALMING DENTAL FEARS

Here at Belvedere Family Dentistry, we understand that 60% of people have a fear of the dentist. Our office provides a warm inviting atmosphere with friendly staff members that are trained to help calm these fears. We also provide Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) to adults and children 5 years and older to help relax patients so they feel comfortable during their dental treatment.

MOUTH GUARDS

Maybe you are active in a sport where it is likely to be impacted in the mouth. A simple mouthguard will help protect your teeth. Another common condition is known as bruxism, where people clench and grind their teeth, accelerating tooth wear and tear.

Customized Mouth Guards – individually designed by your dentist to allow for unobstructed breathing and speaking while worn, the comfort and protection is worth the investment. If you experience teeth grinding while asleep, a special mouthguard, known as a bite splint or bite plate, can be provided to prevent tooth damage.

ROOT CANAL THERAPY (RCT)

Root canal therapy is a treatment for the inside of the tooth. This treatment is specifically for the nerve or pulp of the tooth. RCT removes the inflamed and/or infected tooth nerve and replaces it with a sterile material for tooth preservation. Once the RCT is completed on a tooth, a crown is recommended.

TEETH EXTRACTIONS/ORAL SURGERY

Extractions are the removal of a tooth that cannot be saved by a filing or by root canal treatment (RCT).

Orthodontic treatment is used to correct teeth and jaws that have grown in positioned improperly. If your teeth are not positioned properly, they can be harder to keep clean, which can lead to tooth decay or periodontal disease, or they can cause extra stress on your muscles when chewing, causing headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Orthodontic treatment can result in a healthier mouth, a more aesthetically pleasing smile, and a longer lifespan for your teeth.

Our team members at Belvedere Orthodontics are experts in orthodontic treatment, and we offer many different appliances, both fixed and removable, to help perfect your smile. These appliances place gentle pressure on your teeth and jaws to move them into the proper position over a period of time. Our team will determine which appliance is best suited for each individual patient based on your first orthodontic consultation.

INVISALIGN

Invisalign aligners are used to straighten crooked or crowded teeth, as well as close gaps and adjust overbites. The treatment involves wearing clear, plastic trays that are custom-designed for your mouth, making Invisalign a less-noticeable alternative to metal braces.

INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTICS

Interceptive orthodontics are implemented early on to reduce the amount of orthodontic work your child will need as they grow into their teenage years. Phase I should begin around age 7 to aid in jaw development so that the upper and lower jaws grow together in proper alignment. Tooth position, crooked or gapped teeth, is treated in phase II.