Convenient Access from Pineville
One road connects downtown Pineville with Mint City Dentistry: NC 51. Anyone searching for a dentist in Pineville, NC will find our office a 13-minute drive east in south Charlotte, across Providence Road from the Arboretum. Our dentists see children, parents and grandparents, with appointments from 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Leaving Pineville Town Hall at 505 Main Street, turn right onto Main Street, which is NC 51. Main Street becomes Pineville-Matthews Road, and you simply stay on it for about 6.6 miles. Turn right on Providence Road (NC 16) for a short stretch, then left onto Arboretum Shopping Center Dr. Expect 7.2 miles and roughly 13 minutes with no tolls; the town has two I-485 interchanges, but this trip stays on surface roads.
The office address is 8035 Providence Rd #310, Charlotte, NC 28277, on the east side of Providence Road just past the NC 51 intersection. Pin it in Google Maps so the last turn is easy to spot. Nearby neighborhoods have pages of their own too: Carmel and Ballantyne.
Pineville Roots Run Through Our Practice
Dr. Ian Alvey was born and raised in Pineville, and after dental school and residency he came back to his roots to establish Mint City Dentistry. For patients from the town, the office is a straight drive along NC 51.
The town itself started as Morrow's Turnout, a mule-trading center and stagecoach stop. It took the name Pineville around 1852 for its tall stands of pine and was incorporated in 1873. Today it sits in southern Mecklenburg County between Charlotte and Fort Mill, South Carolina, and the arrival of I-485 brought a wave of commercial growth.
Pineville keeps plenty of green space close to home. Pineville Lake Park sits on Lakeview Drive, and Jack Hughes Park beside Town Hall has a hiking trail and pickleball courts. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway runs from I-485 to the President James K. Polk Historic Site, which preserves land once owned by Polk's parents. The Belle Johnston Community Center on Johnston Drive rounds out the town's gathering spots.
Smart Dental Habits for Pineville Households
A little over a quarter of Pineville households include children, according to the 2020 census. That mix means one practice often treats several stages of life at once: a child's first visit, a teen's wisdom teeth and a grandparent's crown. Keeping those records with the same dentists makes each visit build on the last.
A routine visit pairs an exam and a cleaning with digital x-rays when they are due. Dr. Alvey and Dr. Sobin make sure you are well informed about what they find. You leave knowing which items are urgent and which can wait.
Teens and young adults have their own milestones. Wisdom teeth often need a look in the late teens, and our office handles extractions, with IV sedation for those who want it. College students home for a break can plan the procedure around their return date.
Prevention carries the most weight. Two cleanings and exams a year catch small cavities early, while sealants protect children's back teeth. Adults get an oral cancer screening during routine exams, a quick step that is easy to overlook when life is busy.
When a tooth does need work, our goal is to keep it if we can. Tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy and crowns are all done here, and dental implants replace a tooth that cannot be saved. Dr. Sobin has advanced training in implants and oral surgery, so planning and placement stay with the doctors who already know your mouth.
Uninsured patients have a clear path, too. Our In-Office Coverage Plan covers routine care for an annual fee, and a new patient without insurance who has a toothache can book the $59 emergency exam and x-ray. For emergencies, we strive to fit you into our schedule.
Established patients have an after-hours emergency line, and one of our dentists is typically on call. If swelling is significant or you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing, go to an emergency room first. A broken tooth or a lost crown is the kind of problem the office line is built for.
How We Help Patients Looking for a Dentist in Pineville, NC
Family Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, sealants and screenings for every age, from toddlers to retirees. Parents can keep the whole household with one office just off NC 51.
Restorative Dentistry
A cavity, a cracked cusp or an old filling that has worn out each has its fix here: tooth-colored fillings, crowns or root canal therapy. Saving the natural tooth comes first.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are removed in our office rather than at a separate location. Older teens and college students home for a break can plan the extraction around their calendar.
Dental Implants
CBCT scanning and guided implant surgery let our dentists plan each implant in 3D before placement. It is a sturdy option for replacing a single tooth or more.
Sedation Dentistry
IV sedation, either twilight or moderate, helps anxious patients relax through longer procedures. Bring a friend or family member to drive you home afterward.
Meet Your Charlotte Dental Team
Dr. Alvey earned his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency in Asheville, where he also taught digital dentistry at MAHEC. Dr. Dylan Sobin holds a Clemson undergraduate degree, an MUSC dental degree and AEGD training from Augusta University. He belongs to the ADA, AGD, AAID and ADEA and volunteers with Special Olympics Special Smiles.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our office works with most major dental insurance carriers, and benefits can often be used even when we are out of network. Before treatment, you receive a free cost estimate. Payment options include major credit cards, cash, checks and CareCredit financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Mint City Dentistry from Pineville, and how do I get there?
From Pineville Town Hall it is 7.2 miles, about 13 minutes by car. Follow Main Street, which is NC 51, east for about 6.6 miles, then turn right on Providence Road and left onto Arboretum Shopping Center Dr. For anyone choosing a dentist in Pineville, NC or nearby, that single-road trip has no tolls.
Can I take a CATS bus to your office?
Yes, several CATS routes stop within about 0.2 mile of the office. Route 51 stops on NC 51 at Arboretum, and routes 14 and 61X stop at Arboretum Center Dr & Providence. Check the CATS schedule for a bus that lines up with your appointment, especially for a 7:00 AM visit.
Can a root canal save my tooth instead of pulling it?
In many cases, yes. Root canal therapy removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth so the natural tooth can stay, and a crown usually protects it afterward. When a tooth cannot be saved, our dentists can remove it and discuss a dental implant, so you can weigh both paths before deciding.
Can my whole family see the same dentists?
Yes. Our dentists treat patients of all ages, from a child's first dental visit through the senior years. Parents, kids and grandparents can share one practice, one set of records and one familiar team, which makes it easier to keep everyone's cleanings and checkups on track.
What does the In-Office Coverage Plan include for adults?
The Adult Plan costs $425 a year and includes a new-patient comprehensive exam, two checkups, two cleanings, fluoride varnish and all routine x-rays. Emergency exams and x-rays during business hours are covered, and members get 15% off advanced treatment plus $500 off SureSmile. It is paid in full at enrollment and cannot be combined with insurance.
Schedule Your Visit from Pineville
When you want a dentist in Pineville, NC families can reach on a single road, call 980-479-0644 or book online with the Book Appointment button. See the full list of towns and neighborhoods on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Charlotte, NC homepage to learn more.