Carolina Dental
Family dentistry in Ballantyne, Charlotte
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Carolina Dental
Carolina Dental operates on Ballantyne Medical Place in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.
Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control.
Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Guidance generally points to a child's first dental visit around age one or within six months of the first tooth.
Oral surgery covers procedures beyond routine treatment — surgical extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, implant placement, and bone grafting among the more common ones. The distinguishing feature is generally that tissue is opened and closed as part of the procedure, rather than treated at the surface.
Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.
Prosthetic dentistry is the branch concerned with replacing missing teeth and restoring damaged ones — dentures, bridges, crowns, and implant-supported restorations all sit within this area, chosen based on how much natural tooth and bone remain.
Comprehensive care generally means a practice can handle most of a patient's dental needs in-house — preventive, restorative, and often minor cosmetic or surgical treatment — reducing how often patients are referred elsewhere for routine work. Use this page to find contact information for Carolina Dental and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.
Based on Ballantyne Medical Place in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, Carolina Dental provides emergency dentistry and gum disease treatment alongside routine dental care. The practice is open Monday through Thursday. Contact details and a full list of services are on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Emergency Dentistry, Gum Disease Treatment, Children / Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontics
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Carolina Dental brings together comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, and gum-health monitoring, the everyday care that keeps a Charlotte smile in good shape.
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
287 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
Recent Reviews
Overall, it’s a good experience, but I feel like there’s always a catch in my appointments. I would appreciate it if they could provide me with the necessary information about treatments or crowns instead of just saying, “just in case.”
No one gets excited about a visit to the dentist.....RIGHT? My dentist, Dr Tara Howell, is the best dentist that I know of. Dr Tara has carefully held my hand through the years and I feel so blessed that I found her!!
Love how careful are with us and my kids
Dr. Howell is always a pleasure to work with. I’m so happy I found her dental office. And today’s experience with Sophia was wonderful as usual. Great service at this dental office.
It's around 10 yrs, Carolina Dental has taken care of my dental needs and I have ZERO concerns. Being an apprehensive patient they have always been patient and accommodating. Being logical and challenging their approach, they have been very open to handle all my queries to explain their findings and next steps. Any emergency they have accommodated me. Dr.Howell and her entire team is great service providers! 🏆 Thank you Team!
My recent visit was excellent. The lady that makes the appointments is very efficient and already had my next cleaning scheduled before I even went back! They have a new dentist on staff and she was very informative which I really appreciated ( I don’t remember her name).
I have been visiting this dental practice for over 14 years, and the experience has always been outstanding. Dr Tara Howell is highly skilled, professional, patient, and genuinely caring. Over the years, our family has always felt comfortable and well taken care of during every visit. Facilities are clean, welcoming, and very well maintained. The entire team and crew deserve special appreciation for their kindness, professionalism, and the time they dedicate to every patient. I am a big of their playlist as well, that runs in the background. They consistently go above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. Thanks you Dr Howell and the amazing staff for your years of dedication, care, and exceptional service. We truly appreciate everything you do and highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for quality dental care.
The office is very professional from Dr. Howell to the staff. Dr. Howell has been our dentist for over five years and has been truly excellent through every procedure. I would recommend her practice to anyone who wants the best dental care.
We had a family appointment with my 4 year old and the way the dentist and the assistant let her to „help“ was outstanding and heartwarming. She had the best time. Dr Howell explained every step and was very patient. Absolutely recommend this place.
Staff was very friendly. I have high anxiety at the dentist and they made me feel very comfortable. They made my daughter's first experience there very memorable (shout out to Daria!) and took wonderful care of her. Thank you!
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