Welcome to Stonehenge Family and Cosmetic Dentistry! Our dental office treats patients like family. We value our patients and are committed to finding the best treatment options that meet our patient’s specific goals, budgets, and needs. Our dental team can find the best solutions for patients of all ages. In fact, we can provide regular dental cleanings for children and adults.
However, oral health care is more than dental cleanings. Preventative or general dental care can prevent further oral health problems, while dental restorations fully transform the smile. Patients who want brighter or straighter smiles can also receive cosmetic care in our office after we ensure they are in good oral health.
Dr. Cynthia Elderkin, Dr. Claudel Giggey, and Dr. Olivia Smith are experienced dentists who have continued their education to learn the latest dental techniques and treatments. As members of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, a local study club, they learn from colleagues about specialties in the dental field. Continual education helps Dr. Elderkin and Dr. Giggey deliver outstanding care to their patients.
Our Core Values
We follow these core values as a dedicated, family-centered dental practice:
- Compassion: Understanding the needs of our patients and treating them with kindness.
- Honesty: Serving truthfully and being trustworthy.
- Integrity: Acting with high moral, ethical, and professional principles.
- Respect: Recognizing each person has value.
- Appreciation: Gratitude for our patients, for our work, and for our abilities.
- Excellence and Quality: Working to the best possible ability and highest standards.
- Education: Educating our patients and ourselves to optimize dental health and well-being.
- Fun: Maintaining an environment where happiness, smiles, and laughter remind us of balance in our lives.
Our Raleigh dental office is proud to serve patients from surrounding communities like Six Forks, Traemoor, Hidden Valley, and Hampton Oaks.
Dental Technology
Modern technology helps us provide safer, more effective dental care for our patients. Digital X-rays are a key tool in our office. They help us find problems below the surface of your teeth and gums, including tooth decay, gum disease, hairline fractures, and bone loss. Finding these issues early means we can treat them sooner, saving you time and discomfort.
Digital X-rays also use much less radiation than traditional X-rays. This makes them safer for you and your family.
Every patient is different. We will evaluate your oral health and recommend the type of X-rays you need. Some patients need a full series of images during their first visit. Others may only need a few. We will always explain why we recommend each X-ray and answer your questions.
Comprehensive Dental Services
At Stonehenge Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services can help you maintain good oral health and improve your smile’s function and look. We welcome you to learn more about out our complete dental services in Raleigh, NC.
Family Dentistry
We love treating patients of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. Our family dentistry services focus on keeping young smiles healthy and setting children up for a lifetime of good oral health. Pediatric dental services we offer:
- First visit by age one: We recommend bringing your child to the dentist by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth.
- Dental sealants: Thin coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of back teeth from cavities.
- Fluoride treatments: A quick, painless way to strengthen young enamel and prevent decay.
- Positive, gentle care: We know that a fun first visit sets your child up for success. Our team is patient, kind, and experienced with nervous children.
Sports Mouthguards and Night Guards
We can create custom sports mouthguards using flexible materials. Our team works with local dental labs to craft customized, comfortable sports mouthguards. Sports mouthguards protect teeth and braces from damage. Wearing a properly-fitted sports mouthguard also prevents the risk of losing permanent teeth during contact sports.
Night guards may seem similar to sports mouthguards, but have a completely different use. Our night guards are made of hard acrylic plastic and cover the upper or lower teeth. Patients wear night guards during sleep to prevent teeth clenching and grinding. Wearing a night guard prevents further wear to teeth and helps the jaw relax.
Professional Whitening Treatment
Unlike store-bought whitening toothpaste, gels, or strips, professional whitening treatments can provide real results for patients with tooth stains. During treatment, patients place a whitening gel in customized trays. They leave the trays on their teeth for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. After 10 to 15 sessions, patients can achieve brighter smiles. We also recommend professional dental cleanings before whitening treatment for more effective care.
Botox and Xeomin
Did you know that your dentist can help with more than just your teeth? At Stonehenge Dental, we offer Botox and therapeutic injections for certain dental conditions. How Botox helps dental patients:
- TMJ pain relief: Botox can relax overworked jaw muscles, reducing pain from clenching and grinding.
- Migraine prevention: For patients who suffer from chronic headaches, therapeutic injections can help reduce frequency and severity.
- Gummy smile correction: A small amount of Botox can relax the muscles that lift your upper lip, creating a more balanced smile.
Dr. Giggey has received specialized training in therapeutic injections. She uses this treatment to help patients find relief from pain and improve their smiles without surgery.
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We Make Dental Care Affordable
Great care is our top priority. We believe you deserve the best treatment and a clear understanding of your financial responsibilities. Dental care is an excellent investment in your health and confidence. Our goal is to keep open communication about payments and insurance so there are no surprises.
- More time with you: In-network dentists often agree to lower fees. To make up for that, they may need to see more patients and spend less time with each one. Because we are out-of-network, we can focus on quality, not quantity. You get the time and attention you deserve.
- No insurance company interference: When you choose an out-of-network dentist, your treatment is decided by you and your dentist, not an insurance company. We recommend what is best for your health, not what a contract says we must do.
- The same fees for everyone: Our fees are the same whether you have insurance or not. We do not raise prices to make up for insurance discounts. You pay a fair, honest price for excellent care.
- We handle the paperwork: As a complimentary service, we file your dental insurance claims for you. Simply provide us with up-to-date insurance information before each visit. We will file your claims and follow up on any rejected claims to help you get the maximum benefit.
Accepting New Patients at our Raleigh, NC Dental Office
Do you need a dentist in North Raleigh, RTP, or Millbrook? Call Stronehenge Family & Cosmetic Dentistry today at 919-295-0936. You can also schedule your next dental appointment on our website. We’re proud to provide general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care to patients in Raleigh.