Running a dental practice is one thing. Becoming a trusted part of the community is another. At Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we have spent more than 46 years working to do both well.
Our commitment extends beyond providing pediatric dental and orthodontic care. We strive to build lasting relationships, support local organizations, and remain actively involved in the Western North Carolina communities our patients call home.
Five Locations, Five Communities
Great Smiles is not a regional dental chain that simply opened offices in Western North Carolina. Our practice was founded here and has grown alongside the families we serve.
Our Asheville pediatric dentistry and orthodontic teams have cared for local families since the practice’s earliest years. Over time, Great Smiles expanded to North Asheville, Waynesville, Sylva, and Marion to make specialized care more convenient and accessible for families throughout the region.
Each location serves a distinct part of Western North Carolina:
- Asheville and North Asheville serve families throughout Buncombe County and nearby communities.
- Waynesville serves patients from Haywood County and surrounding areas.
- Sylva provides convenient care for families throughout Jackson County.
- Marion serves patients from McDowell County and neighboring communities.
Although every office follows the same standard of compassionate, family-focused care, each team also reflects the community it serves. Our providers understand the local schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and traditions that make each area unique.
That familiarity creates a different kind of connection. The children we care for are also the children our team members see at school events, athletic fields, community celebrations, and local fundraisers.
Locally Rooted Pediatric Dental Care
Children have unique dental, developmental, and emotional needs. They deserve care from a team that understands not only pediatric dentistry but also the community in which they are growing up.
Great Smiles provides specialized pediatric dental care designed to help infants, children, and teenagers feel safe and comfortable during their appointments. Our goal is to make each visit a positive experience while helping young patients develop healthy habits that can continue into adulthood.
Families looking for a pediatric dentist in Asheville, North Asheville, Waynesville, Sylva, or Marion can receive care from a team that is invested in building long-term relationships—not simply completing individual appointments.
Many of the parents who visit Great Smiles today were once patients themselves. Being trusted to care for the next generation is one of the most meaningful parts of our work.
Orthodontic Care Across Western North Carolina
Great Smiles also provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults throughout the region. Treatment options may include traditional braces, clear braces, Invisalign, retainers, early orthodontic treatment, and comprehensive orthodontic care.
Having pediatric dentistry and orthodontics available within the same practice allows our teams to monitor a child’s development over time. A patient may begin with routine dental visits and later transition into orthodontic treatment with providers who are already familiar with their dental history and individual needs.
Whether a family is searching for an orthodontist in Asheville, braces in Waynesville, Invisalign near Sylva, or orthodontic care in Marion, Great Smiles offers personalized recommendations close to home.
Showing Up Beyond the Office
Our commitment to Western North Carolina does not stop when the office closes.
For years, Great Smiles has supported local schools, youth athletics, community events, charitable organizations, and fundraising efforts throughout the region. We participate because the children we see in our treatment chairs are also the children playing on local teams, participating in school activities, and helping shape the future of our communities.
Community involvement is not simply a marketing initiative. It is an extension of the relationships we build with patients and families every day.
Great Smiles has also been recognized as a Best of WNC winner for nearly a decade. We believe that recognition reflects more than the dental and orthodontic services we provide. It represents the trust families place in our doctors, team members, and long-standing commitment to the region.
Independently Operated for More Than 46 Years
Great Smiles has remained independently operated for more than 46 years. We are not managed by a national corporate dental organization or an outside ownership group.
That independence allows decisions about patient care, practice growth, community involvement, and the overall patient experience to remain with the doctors and team members who work directly with local families.
The same people making decisions about the practice are also caring for children, answering parents’ questions, guiding teens through orthodontic treatment, and supporting families throughout each stage of care.
Being independently operated also gives Great Smiles the ability to grow thoughtfully. Every decision about where to invest and how to serve patients is made with the needs of Western North Carolina families in mind.
One Standard of Care Throughout WNC
Although every Great Smiles location has its own local character, families can expect the same commitment to quality and compassion at every office.
Our teams share a common goal: to help children, teens, and families feel comfortable, informed, and confident about their dental and orthodontic care.
Patients who move within Western North Carolina or live between two locations can continue receiving care from the same trusted practice. They do not have to begin again with an unfamiliar team or explain their complete history to a new provider.
That continuity is especially valuable for families whose children receive both pediatric dental and orthodontic care over several years.
Welcoming Your Family to Great Smiles
For more than 46 years, Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has been proud to call Western North Carolina home.
Our roots in Asheville, North Asheville, Waynesville, Sylva, and Marion influence how we care for patients, support local organizations, and make decisions about the future of our practice.
Families looking for a pediatric dentist or orthodontist in Western North Carolina are invited to experience care from a team that is genuinely invested in the community.
We have been here for generations, and we look forward to serving Western North Carolina families for many more years to come.