Convenient Access from Piper Glen
Most Piper Glen patients reach Mint City Dentistry in about 12 minutes, heading north on Rea Road and then east on NC 51 into the Providence Road corridor of south Charlotte. If you want a dentist near Piper Glen who can handle implants, crowns and everyday cleanings under one roof, our office is an easy drive. Dr. Ian Alvey and Dr. Dylan Sobin see patients from 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
From Piper Glen Drive at Kilberry Lane, follow the drive southwest to Rea Road and turn north. South County Regional Library sits along Rea Road on the way, a handy checkpoint. Turn right onto Pineville-Matthews Road (NC 51), then right onto Providence Road (NC 16) for a short stretch, and left onto Arboretum Shopping Center Dr. In total it is roughly 5 miles, with no tolls.
The office is at 8035 Providence Rd #310, Charlotte, NC 28277, on the east side of Providence Road across from the Arboretum. Open the listing in Google Maps to save the pin. We also welcome patients from Carmel and Raintree. Ballantyne and the village of Marvin are on our list of areas too.
Personal Dental Care for the Piper Glen Community
Piper Glen is a single-family golf community in south Charlotte, laid out around the private TPC Piper Glen course. Arnold Palmer designed that course, which was established in 1988 and hosted the Home Depot Invitational on the Champions Tour from 1990 to 2001. More than a dozen named sections, from Glynmoor Lakes to The Enclave and Old St Andrews, spread around the fairways. Four Mile Creek runs through the area, and a small lake sits inside the course.
Both of our dentists count golf among their interests, so a conversation about your round may come up during a checkup. The care is what matters, though. Implants are planned with CBCT scans and our other advanced technology, crowns can be made in one visit with CEREC, and anxious patients can choose IV sedation.
Early hours help too. With appointments from 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, a cleaning can come before a tee time or the workday. Walk-ins are accepted when the schedule allows, and established patients have an after-hours emergency line with one of our dentists typically on call.
Green space is never far away. Big Rock Nature Preserve on Elmstone Drive, a Mecklenburg County preserve, lies southwest of the neighborhood, and the Lower McAlpine, McMullen & Four Mile Creek Greenway ends at Rea Road. William R. Davie Park, with its trails and pond, sits along Pineville-Matthews Road.
Long-Term Dental Health for Piper Glen Homeowners
Teeth that have served you well for years can still wear down, crack or give way to gum disease. Older fillings may leak at the edges, and a lost tooth lets its neighbors drift out of line over time. Regular exams with digital x-rays catch these changes early, when the fix is usually smaller. That is the simplest way to protect the work you already have.
Gum disease often develops quietly, without pain. Dr. Sobin has advanced training in periodontal procedures, and patients without insurance who need more frequent care can join the Periodontal Plan. It includes four cleanings a year plus 15% off deep cleanings.
Clenching through a tense week can strain the jaw as well. Our TMD treatment addresses jaw discomfort, clicking and related headaches. If your jaw feels sore in the morning or your teeth look flatter than they used to, bring it up at your next visit.
When a tooth is lost, our dentists can place an implant in the office with guided implant surgery, so planning and placement happen with the same team. Cleanings, crowns and cosmetic touches to the surrounding teeth can follow in the same familiar chair.
Implants and crowns need the same daily care as natural teeth. Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth and keep your cleanings on schedule, because gum disease can still develop around an implant. At each checkup, our dentists look over existing crowns, fillings and implants so small issues are caught early.
Restoring and Protecting Smiles as Your Dentist Near Piper Glen
Dental Implants
Our dentists plan each implant with CBCT scanning and guided implant surgery, then place it in the office. Patients replacing a missing tooth get the planning and placement close to home.
Same-Day Crowns
CEREC lets us design, mill and place a crown in one visit, with no temporary crown in between. That suits anyone who would rather not schedule a second trip.
TMD Treatment
If your jaw clicks, aches after a long day or brings on headaches, our TMD care looks at how your teeth meet and how the joint moves. Treatment aims to relieve that strain.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers and bonding refresh worn or chipped front teeth, and KoR whitening brightens years of coffee and tea stains. Cosmetic work always starts from healthy teeth and gums.
Sedation Dentistry
Twilight or moderate IV sedation is available for longer procedures and for anyone who feels anxious. Arrange for a friend or family member to drive you back to Piper Glen afterward.
Meet Your Charlotte Dental Team
Dr. Ian Alvey, raised in nearby Pineville, plans crown and implant cases with digital scanning and 3D printing, and he walks each patient through the options. Dr. Dylan Sobin belongs to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and has advanced training in implants, oral surgery and periodontal procedures. Between them, most care can be completed in this one office.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Most major dental insurance carriers are accepted, and out-of-network benefits can often still be used. Uninsured patients can choose the Adult Plan at $425 a year or the Periodontal Plan at $575, both paid in full at enrollment. For implants and other larger treatment, CareCredit financing is available after a free cost estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Mint City Dentistry from Piper Glen, and how do I get there?
Mint City Dentistry is about 5 miles from Piper Glen, roughly a 12-minute drive. Take Piper Glen Drive to Rea Road, head north to Pineville-Matthews Road (NC 51), then turn onto Providence Road and Arboretum Shopping Center Dr. Residents who want a dentist near Piper Glen without a long commute will find the route simple.
Should I replace a missing back tooth?
Usually, yes. A gap lets the neighboring teeth tip or drift and the opposite tooth slowly move into the space, which can change your bite. Chewing on one side also puts extra wear on the teeth you have left. A dental implant is one way to fill the space, and our dentists plan it with a CBCT scan.
Can you replace an old or broken crown?
Yes. Our dentists remove the old crown, check the tooth underneath and place a new one. With CEREC, the replacement is designed, milled and placed in a single visit, so you leave without a temporary crown. If decay has spread under the old crown, the tooth may need extra repair first.
Will whitening change the color of my crowns or fillings?
No. Whitening lightens natural enamel, but crowns, veneers and tooth-colored fillings keep their current shade. If you plan to whiten and also need new restorations, it often makes sense to whiten first. Our dentists can then match new work to your brighter smile, using KoR teeth whitening as the starting point.
What training does Dr. Sobin have in dental implants?
Dr. Sobin completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Augusta University after earning his DMD at MUSC. His advanced training covers dental implants, IV sedation, oral surgery and periodontal procedures. He is also a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, along with the ADA and AGD.
Schedule Your Visit from Piper Glen
Book with a dentist near Piper Glen by calling 980-479-0644 or sending a request through our online form. The Areas We Serve page covers other nearby communities, and our Dentist Charlotte, NC homepage introduces the full practice.