Cleanings and checkups, without the rush.
An hour for new patients and 50 minutes for returning ones, so there's time to talk about what we see and what it means.
- Low dose digital x-rays
- Kids seen from their first tooth
- Benefits checked before you arrive
What happens at a checkup
Catch up
We ask what's changed since your last visit and anything that's been bothering you.
X-rays as needed
Digital x-rays, usually once a year, show what the eye can't see between teeth.
Cleaning
Your hygienist removes buildup, polishes, and checks your gums at six points per tooth.
Exam and plan
Your dentist checks for decay, cracks and oral cancer signs, then talks through anything worth watching.
What it costs, up front.
These are self pay prices. If you have insurance, we check your benefits first and give you your exact share in writing before treatment.
No insurance?
The membership plan takes 15% off this list and covers your cleanings and x-rays. See the plan.
- New patient visitExam, full x-rays and cleaning$289
- Returning cleaning and examIncludes yearly bitewing x-rays$199
- Child cleaning and examAges 12 and under, fluoride included$149
- Deep cleaningPer quarter of the mouth, when gum pockets need it$265
Self pay prices for this demo. With insurance, your share is usually lower.
What patients say.
Sample reviews written for this demo. A live site would pull real ones from Google.
I hadn't been to a dentist in six years and told them so at the desk. Nobody lectured me. Dr. Sethuraman walked me through the x-rays and we made a plan I could afford.
Cracked a molar on a Friday morning and was in the chair by noon. They told me the price before they started and it matched the bill.
My daughter asks when she gets to go back. That alone tells you how they treat kids here.
Cleanings and Exams, answered.
Straight answers to what patients ask us most.
How long does a first visit take?
Plan on about an hour. We take full x-rays, do a complete exam and cleaning, and leave time for questions.
Is a deep cleaning the same as a regular cleaning?
No. A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, reaches below the gumline when pockets are deeper than 4 millimeters. We'll show you the measurements before recommending it.
Does Charlotte water have fluoride?
Yes. Charlotte Water adds fluoride to the public supply, so kids who drink tap water get some protection already. We may still suggest a fluoride varnish at checkups.
When should my child first see a dentist?
By their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits are short and mostly about getting comfortable.
Pick a time that works for you.
Tell us what you need and which office is easier. We call or text within one business hour to confirm a time.
(704) 555-0137South End: Mon to Thu 7:30 AM to 5 PM, Fri 7:30 AM to 2 PM.
Ballantyne: Mon to Thu 8 AM to 6 PM, Sat 8 AM to 1 PM.
In pain right now? Call. Same day emergency slots open at both offices every weekday morning.