Cleanings & checkups
Gentle cleanings, digital X-rays and an exam that explains, not lectures.
4.9 ★★★★★1,300 Google reviews
New patients $99Exam, X-rays and cleaning
Open Saturdays8am to 2pm
Family dentistry · Charlotte, NC
The dentist you'll actually look forward to.
Gentle cleanings, whitening, clear aligners and same-day crowns for the whole family, in a calm office in Montford.
We accept most PPO plansDelta DentalCignaAetnaMetLifeGuardianUnitedHealthcareHumanaAmeritas
Everything your smile needs, under one roof.
From a toddler's first visit to a grandparent's implant, the same team looks after the whole family.
Whitening
In-office whitening in about an hour, or custom trays to use at home.
Clear aligners
Straighter teeth without metal braces. Free consultation and 3D scan.
Same-day crowns
Designed, milled and fitted in a single visit. No temporary, no second trip.
Kids' dentistry
Patient, playful visits that make kids want to come back. Seriously.
Emergencies
Toothache or a chipped tooth? Call before 10am and we'll see you today.
Nervous? You're not alone
Gentle by design.
Half our patients told us they used to dread the dentist. Here's what we do about it.
- Headphones and NetflixWatch something while we work, or just close your eyes.
- Numbing that worksWe check before we start, and stop the moment you raise a hand.
- No rushingLonger appointments, so nobody is hurried, you included.
$99
New patient visit
Full exam, digital X-rays and a cleaning, for patients without insurance. With insurance, most plans cover it in full.
Meet the team
Small practice, same faces every visit.
Dr. Priya Shah opened Lumen in 2014 to be the kind of practice she'd want for her own kids: unhurried, honest about what you need and what can wait, and kind.
Dr. Priya Shah, DDSFounder · general and family dentistry
"I hadn't been to a dentist in six years. Nobody made me feel bad about it, and it didn't hurt once."
"My crown was done in one morning. In and out, and it looks exactly like my other teeth."
"Both of my kids actually ask when they get to go back. I don't know how they do it."
Book a visit.
Pick what you need and a time that suits you. We'll text to confirm, usually within the hour.
(704) 555-0193