The 9 best dentists in Charlotte

Most people pick a dentist once and then stay for a decade, so the first choice is worth twenty minutes of research. Every practice here has a public rating of 4.8 or better across hundreds or thousands of reviews. We weighted two things heavily: how a practice handles frightened patients, and whether reviewers report being sold work they did not need. Where there is a recurring complaint, we say so. Hours are current as of this writing.

1. LandMark Dentistry Charlotte

The Billingsley Road practice near Cotswold, 4.9 across more than 1,500 reviews, with patients who have followed Dr. Tripp for 27 years. The office is spotless, it runs on time, and appointments never feel rushed, and Denise at the front desk gets named alongside the clinicians. Early starts from 7 a.m. One patient reported a patronizing response to questions about a treatment plan, so say up front if you would like to talk a recommendation through.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 300 Billingsley Rd, Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28211

Why it made the list

• The longest patient relationships on this list.
• 7 a.m. starts.
• Advanced technology with a personal feel.
• Speak up if you want to question a plan.

Directory listing: LandMark Dentistry Charlotte

2. Dentistry On Monroe

Dr. Turner’s practice at Oakhurst Commons, a perfect rating across more than 700 reviews, with technology that lets him model and build a crown in house instead of sending it out. Patients whose crowns had failed twice elsewhere describe him getting it right first go. Taylor and Lacie are named for gentle cleanings, and the practice gets specific praise for not selling work people do not need. Four days a week.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Address: 1620 Oakhurst Commons Dr, Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28205

Why it made the list

• Crowns made on site.
• A perfect rating.
• No upselling.
• Only open Monday to Thursday.

Directory listing: Dentistry On Monroe

3. Pearl. Dentistry Reimagined

The Uptown practice on South Tryon, 4.9 across more than 1,300 reviews, built to feel unlike a dental appointment and walkable from most center city offices. Dr. Jenna, Dr. Chelsea and hygienist Taylor appear in reviews going back years. The team stays. Patients are shown photographs of their own teeth and the reasoning gets explained. Nobody is just told what needs doing. Good with long standing dental anxiety.

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 200 S. Tryon St, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28202

Why it made the list

• Explains with photographs, not assertions.
• Low staff turnover.
• Easiest option for Uptown workers.
• Calm for anxious patients.

Directory listing: Pearl. Dentistry Reimagined

4. Skyview Dentistry

The East Trade Street practice, 4.9 across more than 800 reviews, with Dr. Byrd, Dr. Gliwa and Dr. D’Silva in an office people call beautiful. Hygienist Nicole is named more often than anyone else on this list, across many years. Patients with lifelong dental fear, and parents of children who caught it from them, describe that fear going away here. A goodie bag after a cleaning is a touch people remember.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 210 E. Trade St, Suite E-484, Charlotte, NC 28202

Why it made the list

• The best on this list for dental fear.
• Hygienists patients request by name.
• A well designed, calm office.
• Uptown, easy to reach.

Directory listing: Skyview Dentistry

5. Uptown Charlotte Smiles

The South Tryon practice with a perfect rating across more than 600 reviews, led by Dr. Moore, where patients report waiting a minute or two at the most. Laura and Christina are named for gentle hygiene work and for explaining as they go. Treatment plans are laid out clearly and the pricing feels transparent. People who have moved repeatedly describe this as where they stopped looking.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 128 S. Tryon St, Suite 860, Charlotte, NC 28202

Why it made the list

• A perfect rating.
• Almost no waiting.
• Honest, transparent pricing.
• Convenient for Uptown workers.

Directory listing: Uptown Charlotte Smiles

6. Charlotte Family Dentistry

The Park Road practice, 4.9 across nearly 1,000 reviews, recently moved into a larger modern space and treating several generations of the same family at once. Dr. Ma and Dr. Ralph are both named repeatedly, and patients who moved away still drive back. The front desk will suggest calling on a free day to take a cancellation, which has saved people from taking time off work. Care for very elderly patients draws specific praise.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to noon; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 4600 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

Why it made the list

• A genuine family practice.
• Proactive about cancellation slots.
• Excellent with elderly patients.
• Early morning appointments.

Directory listing: Charlotte Family Dentistry

7. Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte

Dr. Selden’s University City practice, 4.9 across more than 900 reviews, used by families who have compared it against practices in the US and abroad. It reinvests continually in technology, staff and training, gives assessments described as honest and straightforward, and stands behind its work. Patients who arrived after poor work elsewhere name it as where they finally trusted someone. Plenty of parking.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 2315 W. Arbors Dr, Suite 220, Charlotte, NC 28262

Why it made the list

• Trusted by patients with bad histories.
• Reasonable, workable treatment plans.
• Easy parking.
• The north side option.

Directory listing: Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte

8. District Dentistry

Dr. G’s South End practice, 4.9 rated, with patients who drive from Atlanta. Fillings are reported as pain free from start to finish, He also spotted his own earlier work that fell below his standard and redid it at no charge. Invisalign gets explained at length without rushing. Kassia, Chloe, Ashley and Jaime run a warm front of house. Open Monday to Thursday only, so book ahead.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Address: 328 W. Carson Blvd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Why it made the list

• Redoes his own work if it falls short.
• Pain free fillings.
• Invisalign without the hard sell.
• Four days a week.

Directory listing: District Dentistry

9. Piedmont Dentistry

Dr. Williams’ University East practice, 4.9 across nearly 1,000 reviews, notable for anxious patients: she has taken calls personally before a first appointment to reassure someone frightened of coming in. It works in emergencies quickly, including children after accidents, and lets a parent stay in the room. One patient reported being asked to settle a prior balance at the chair right before a procedure, so clear any account in advance.

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday

Address: 8823 University E Dr, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28213

Why it made the list

• The dentist calls anxious patients herself.
• Fast emergency appointments.
• Parents stay with children.
• Closed Mondays.

Directory listing: Piedmont Dentistry

What to ask a new practice

Ask how far out routine cleanings are booking. One large Charlotte practice is scheduling existing patients eight months ahead, which rather defeats the purpose of a six month cleaning. Ask whether the dentist or a treatment coordinator presents the plan. The answer tells you a lot about how the practice is run. Ask what happens in an emergency after hours. And if a recommendation surprises you, say you would like to understand the reasoning. A good practice welcomes that. If your dentist belongs on this list, tell us.