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CarolinasDentist

CarolinasDentist provides orthodontic treatment in Cary, NC, with a 4.

2032 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC 27513
4.9(936 reviews)
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About CarolinasDentist

Proactive insurance checks and sliding-scale fee waivers help families afford Invisalign and urgent dental care alike at this Cary practice.

CarolinasDentist is a general dental practice in Cary that also offers Invisalign and clear aligners, with several reviews describing an ongoing aligner journey with regular check-ins to correct crooked teeth. Reviews mention proactive insurance checks, sliding-scale fees, and financing help more than the usual friendly-staff praise, though a handful of reviewers describe billing confusion or feeling an unnecessary treatment was recommended. Dr. Lauren Steddum is described as diligent through Invisalign treatment, and same-day or next-day emergency visits come up often, including for urgent child injuries.

Summary of 205 patient reviews, January 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026

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Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignClear AlignersClear Aligners
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Clear aligner costs explained →Payment options & financing →

Who They Treat

CarolinasDentist provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11

What patients say

Latest review 5 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Reviews describe proactive insurance checks, sliding-scale fees, and fee waivers for patients facing financial hardship.
  • Same-day and next-day emergency appointments are noted repeatedly, including urgent fixes for broken crowns and a child's school injury.
  • Dr. Lauren Steddum is described as diligent and supportive throughout an Invisalign treatment plan.

Things to know

  • A few reviews describe billing or insurance confusion, or feeling that a bill was higher than expected or that treatment was unnecessary.
  • A few reviews mention feeling pushed toward extra procedures, including one instance involving Invisalign.

Who it suits

  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Lauren Steddum · 26 reviews
  • David Dudleck · 12 reviews
  • Dr. Desch · 5 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews describe an ongoing Invisalign process with regular four-week check-ins used to correct crooked bottom teeth, sometimes as part of a larger treatment plan involving crown work or wisdom teeth removal beforehand. One reviewer felt steered toward Invisalign for an issue that turned out unrelated.

Last 90 days
60 reviews
averaging 4.9★
Last 12 months
283 reviews
averaging 4.9★
Owner replies
100% of reviews
typically within 27 days
Reviews per month
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Average rating by year
  • 20244.9
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  • 20264.9
1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Invisalign / clear aligners8
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff97 / 1
  • The dentist51 / 4
  • Gentle, comfortable care40 / 1
  • Clear explanations30 / 1
  • Cost, insurance & financing14 / 7
  • Scheduling & wait times18
  • Office & technology17
  • Treatment results11 / 3
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff971
The dentist514
Gentle, comfortable care401
Clear explanations301
Cost, insurance & financing147
Scheduling & wait times180
Office & technology170
Treatment results113

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Recent reviews from Google

4.9
936 reviews
Jake Malray
Jake Malray
a month ago
“

Gave me ultimately a great experience. I haven't been to the dentist in ten plus years and I was welcomed and all of my concerns and questions were answered. I'm especially appreciative to the people that helped work with my insurance and I will be back next week to get my crown at a much more affordable price than I thought it may be.

Review from Google

Jasmine Moon
Jasmine Moon
a month ago
“

Kristen is super friendly and great at explaining everything. It had been 6 years since I've gone to any kind of dental appointment and she took great care of making sure I was comfortable. I also felt no judgment for the amount of time that I allowed to pass without having my teeth professionally cleaned.

Review from Google

Tori DeFelice
Tori DeFelice
a month ago
“

They have a very welcoming environment and everyone there was very nice. Unfortunately, after seeing other dentists I was told I did not need some of the work done that I was told I needed here. Unsure what caused the confusion or such a large difference in what was needed. I was told I needed a crown and multiple more fillings that two other dentists I saw said they saw no need for. I had a filling done as well that then cracked my tooth, and when I went back in they told me that the filling was done too large which caused it to crack, but they still charged for the crown I then needed, even after admitting it was their fault. They also made an error in billing for my insurance and it caused a lot of confusion on what I owed and went back and forth on whether I overpaid or underpaid. I do believe I got some work done that was not needed which is unfortunate and I regret not getting a second opinion. My now dentist said I had zero work that needed to be done which is vastly different from CarolinasDentist. I do believe they are operating just for profit.

Review from Google

kevin Huckshorn
kevin Huckshorn
2 months ago
“

Oh My Gosh. I had a real dental emergency at 10:30pm on Thursday night this week. My right canine tooth just crumbled and fell out of my mouth. I was actually stunned as I had just been to my regular dentist a few months ago and had all the x-rays, etc. with no findings. I was also starting a brand-new job that following Monday. So here I am looking like a scary jack o'lantern, going into a weekend. Of course, I called my usual dentist and no one called me back. I called again, in the am, and no one called me back. So I called Carolina Dentists and was directed to the website to find the emergency appointment link. I did and found an opening in Cary. Got there at 11:30am on Friday. I was terrified they would tell me there was nothing they could do. Instead a Dental Assistant named Jenny introduced herself and just got going. She was like a fantastic, competent angel. Dentist David Dudleck then came in and the same. OMG. They were fast, thorough, kind, funny, and reassuring. I left around 1pm and told to come back to finish the repair at 3pm. I left at 5:15 with a brand-new perfect canine tooth. No drama, no surprises, no pain. The office staff were also lovely. Guess what. I now have a new dental service. I am very grateful and so appreciative. What a find. I would drive over an hour to see these folks. Kevin Huckshorn, Ph.D., MSN, RN, ICADC Chapel Hill

Review from Google

Caleb Lynn
Caleb Lynn
2 months ago
“

Friendly, clean, and professional. Best dentist office I've ever been in 💯 would recommend

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does CarolinasDentist offer?+
CarolinasDentist offers: Invisalign, Clear Aligners.
Is CarolinasDentist accepting new patients?+
CarolinasDentist is currently welcoming new patients in Cary, NC. Call (919) 535-9614 to schedule.
Where is CarolinasDentist located?+
CarolinasDentist is located at 2032 Renaissance Park Place. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=5434594520511292573&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for CarolinasDentist?+
CarolinasDentist office hours: Mon 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Tue 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wed 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Thu 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Fri 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does CarolinasDentist offer payment plans?+
Yes, CarolinasDentist offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
What is the patient rating for CarolinasDentist?+
CarolinasDentist has a 4.9-star rating based on 936 patient reviews on Google.
How long has CarolinasDentist been in practice?+
CarolinasDentist has been providing orthodontic care since 2013, serving the Cary, NC community for over 13 years.

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2032 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
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Est. 2013
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Mon7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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