Our General & Family Dentistry Services
Children’s Dentistry
Dedicated to our youngest patients, our children's dentistry services emphasize early oral health education, preventive care, and treatments in a friendly, fun environment. We aim to establish a positive foundation for lifelong dental hygiene habits, helping children feel safe and at ease during their dental visits.
Cleanings and Prevention
Regular dental exams and cleanings are fundamental to preventing dental diseases and maintaining optimal oral health. Our cleanings and prevention program includes thorough dental exams, professional cleanings, and tailored advice on home dental care practices, ensuring your smile stays healthy and bright.
Composite Fillings
Composite fillings offer a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution to restore decayed teeth. Matched to the natural color of your teeth, these fillings blend seamlessly, restoring the function and appearance of your smile while also supporting your overall dental health.
Dental Emergencies
Facing a dental emergency can be stressful, but our team is prepared to offer prompt, compassionate care. Whether it's a toothache, broken tooth, or another urgent dental issue, we provide quick and effective treatments to alleviate pain and address the problem, ensuring your dental health is restored as soon as possible
Sedation Dentistry
Ballantyne Family Dental in Ballantyne Charlotte, NC offers Sedation Dentistry services to provide a comfortable and stress-free experience for patients who suffer fear and anxiety when coming into the dental office.
Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are done to preserve oral health and remove problematic teeth, and are often needed for impacted wisdom teeth, loose or severely decayed teeth, teeth that are cracked or broken below the gum line, stubborn baby teeth, or to avoid having additional treatment done, and can be done with the help of anesthetic or sedation of your choosing in a safe, comfortable and relaxed manner at your own convenience.
Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Invisalign
Invisalign offers a discreet, comfortable, and effective way to straighten your teeth without the need for traditional metal braces. Ideal for both teens and adults, these clear aligners are custom-made to shift your teeth gently into place, transforming your smile without impacting your lifestyle.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns are a restorative option for compromised teeth, improving your ability to chew and eat while taking care of any rough and jagged edges of a tooth that has broken.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers offer a transformative solution for various aesthetic dental concerns, including chips, gaps, stains, and misshapen teeth. These thin, custom-made shells are designed to cover the front surface of your teeth, creating a beautiful, natural-looking smile that lasts.
Teeth Whitening
Achieve a brighter, more attractive smile with our professional teeth whitening services. Tailored to fit your individual needs and goals, our whitening treatments can significantly lighten the shade of your teeth, removing stains and discoloration caused by food, drink, aging, or smoking.
Single Tooth Gems
Brighten your smile with a touch of glamour using single tooth gems, which provide a reversible way to add a unique sparkle to your grin without any permanent alteration to your teeth.
Our Restorative Dentistry Solutions
Cracked Tooth
Early treatment of a cracked tooth is essential to prevent the crack from getting worse and to save your dental health.
Dental Implants
Dental implants represent a state-of-the-art solution for replacing missing teeth, offering a durable, stable, and natural-looking alternative to bridges and dentures. By mimicking the structure of natural teeth, implants provide unparalleled comfort and functionality, enhancing both your smile and oral health.
Fixed Bridges
A dental bridge is a restoration that helps replace missing teeth, providing a natural appearance and improving functionality, and is recommended for those who are not good candidates for implant surgery.
Full and Partial Dentures
Our custom-designed full and partial dentures provide effective solutions for replacing missing teeth, restoring not just the function and appearance of your smile, but also your confidence and quality of life. With a focus on comfort and a natural look, our dentures are tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a vital treatment for saving a tooth that has been severely damaged or infected. This procedure eliminates the infection, alleviates pain, and preserves the tooth, preventing the need for extraction and further dental issues. Our experienced team ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience throughout the process.
Our Orthodontic Services
Braces for Children
Orthodontic treatment, including braces for children, plays a crucial role in not just enhancing smiles but also in improving oral health and function.
Braces for Adults
At Ballantyne Family Dental, adult braces solutions cater to your specific needs, ensuring that you can enjoy both the aesthetic and health benefits of straight teeth.
Invisalign
Invisalign provides a discreet and convenient alternative to traditional braces, offering benefits such as removability, comfort, and fewer dental visits.
Our Surgical Services
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds and enhances bone structure within the jaw, preparing it for dental implants and improving the fit and comfort of dentures and restorations.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
At Ballantyne Family Dental in Charlotte, NC, we specialize in wisdom teeth extractions to protect your oral health and alleviate pain associated with impacted wisdom teeth.
Our Periodontal Services
Causes of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a common oral condition that affects the health of your gums and can be prevented with proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings.
Types of Periodontal Disease
Gum disease affects nearly half of all adults over the age of 30 and should not be taken lightly, as it can cause tooth and bone loss around the jaw if left untreated.
Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection of the gums that can cause pockets to form and develop around the teeth, but it can be treated with a variety of methods.
Periodontal Disease Diagnosis
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common dental disorder that can cause tooth and bone loss if left untreated, but early diagnosis can help with treatment options.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease treatment is necessary to prevent worsening of the condition, and a good candidate for treatment should have mild to severe gum disease.
Periodontal Disease Maintenance
Periodontal disease maintenance is crucial for treating, reversing, and preventing gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss and can have an impact on underlying bone.