Smile Starters Wilmington - Professional dental clinic exterior with modern facilities

Smile Starters Wilmington

Unclaimed
4.4 (470 reviews)

Dentist in Wilmington, NC

Call Now

About

Smile Starters Wilmington is a pediatric dental clinic focused on providing comprehensive dental care for children and young adults in Wilmington, NC. They offer a wide range of services, emphasizing preventive care and creating a comfortable, positive experience for their young patients.

Hours

Monday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

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

Quick Info

Address

2520 N College Rd #8808, Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone

(910) 790-3836

Website

https://www.smilestarterdental.com/

Detailed Introduction

Smile Starters Wilmington is a branch of Smile Starters Dental, a chain of dental clinics primarily serving children and young adults throughout North Carolina. The Wilmington location, like other Smile Starters clinics, is dedicated to establishing a "dental home" where young patients can receive high-quality dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Their services span from routine check-ups and cleanings to more specialized procedures. They emphasize preventative dentistry, aiming to educate children and parents on good oral hygiene and diet for lifelong healthy smiles. Key services offered include dental cleanings, comprehensive oral evaluations, limited oral exams for pain, sealants, fluoride/varnish treatments, X-rays (with digital X-rays offering 90% less radiation), composite (white) and amalgam (silver) fillings, and stainless steel crowns. For children with anxiety, they offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and can arrange hospital dentistry in certain locations for more extensive procedures. Smile Starters also provides orthodontic services, including traditional braces and Invisalign, catering to children and young adults, with early orthodontic treatment recommended around age seven. The clinic strives to create a child-friendly atmosphere, often incorporating bright colors and engaging decor, and their staff is trained to interact with children patiently and kindly. They have a strict no-show policy to ensure timely care for all patients, given the high demand for pediatric dental services. Smile Starters accepts various insurance plans, including Medicaid and several private insurance providers like Ameritas, United Concordia, BlueCross/Blue Shield, MetLife, and Delta Dental. The organization, led by CEO/Owner Dr. Rafael Rivera, Jr., has a history of community involvement, partnering with programs like local Head Start Centers and the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program.

Photos

Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington
Smile Starters Wilmington

Meet Our Team

Our experienced dental professionals are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care.

Patient Reviews

4.4 out of 5
JESSICA AREY

JESSICA AREY

Took my 3. 5 year old for her first ever dental appt. today. She overall did terrible for them but that was no fault to the hygenist or the dentist! They worked very well trying to keep her calm and to redirect her attention.

We managed to get a couple things done but I am super grateful to have had the staff that were calm, reassuring & helpful, without pushing her too far. Magdali & Dr. Bri were a pleasure to work with today.

February 20, 2025

laterria davis

laterria davis

I loved this place up until today!!! My daughter been going here for 11 years!!!! Never had a problem with them until today! I was busy at work and didn’t reply back with “C” to confirm my daughter appt! Well MRS JENNIFER called and left a message with instructions to call by 2PM!!!!! I stepped away from my job to call them LITERALLY AT 1:37pm, they told me I was suppose to call by 12 and that my daughter appt was given away!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!! Proof is attached to this!!! So UNPROFESSIONAL!!!

February 8, 2025

Heather Acevedo

Heather Acevedo

This place has definitely changed! I brought my 8 year old here from ages 2-6. Never had an issue before. Moved back from out of state 2 years later (age 8) and decided to take him there again. I was so disappointed. They didn't allow me to go back with him which is a major problem for me. Also, the lady that came out to give me results had on a mask and I couldn't hear anything she said.

When I was trying to understand she looked at me like I was dumb! She looked bothered to even talk to me. She told me my son had a cavity and he needs to come back. I left there feeling really uneasy and decided I will not take my son there anymore. He was seen yesterday by a new dentist and they were AMAZING!! Oh and ZERO CAVITIES! I guess they were trying to make a quick buck? Another red flag! Glad I listened to my gut feeling/mother's intuition! This place is terrible.

January 17, 2025

Brenda Warren

Brenda Warren

My daughters appointment was today.. she was scared to death after her horrible experience with the old dentist! But thanks to Leah and Candi and a the new dentist she did great! Had no issue and hopefully will learn to relax and not stress it, shes in good hands now with this dentist and staff!

February 28, 2025

Leave a Review

Our Location

Smile Starters Wilmington

2520 N College Rd #8808, Wilmington, NC 28405

Contact Information

Address

2520 N College Rd #8808, Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone

(910) 790-3836

Website

https://www.smilestarterdental.com/

Ready for Your Next Dental Visit?

Make an appointment now and experience the difference.