Welcome to Foothills Dental
Proudly Serving the Communities of Taylorsville, Lenoir, and Morganton, NC
We Offer Comprehensive Dental Services at 4 Convenient Locations in the Foothills NC Area!
Our Mission is to Provide High-Quality Care For The Whole Family!
What Makes Foothills Dental Better Than Other Local Dentists?
At Foothills Dental, our dentists are qualified, licensed, and make patient comfort a priority. With years of experience and state-of-the-art equipment, there isn’t a dental problem we can’t handle.
Apart from having extensive knowledge, we also have 4 convenient locations that provide excellent & affordable dental care to those in Morganton, Lenoir, Taylorsville, & surrounding communities.
You need a local dentist that gets you and makes going to the dentist’s office enjoyable; not a chore. Our goal is to create a solid relationship with our patients so they feel comfortable telling us about all of their dental needs. Even if it’s been years since you have been to the dentist, we won’t judge! No need to feel embarrassed.
If you want a dentist that can provide you with consistent care and a healthy smile, you’ve found the right place.
Contact us for more information or book an appointment online!
Meet the Owner – Dr. Mary Huffman, DDS
Dr. Huffman is a Hickory native who graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BSBA degree in finance. She attended UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and graduated in 2009. She practiced in Lincolnton for a year and has been practicing in Morganton ever since.
She is a member of AGD, the Seattle Study Club, the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and she is a mentor for Gordon J. Christensen’s practical clinical courses.
Dr. Huffman loves providing her patients with high-quality dental care, participating in continuing education, and staying up-to-date with new technology. She is passionate about creating healthy, confident smiles. Whether it’s a simple filling or a full smile makeover, her goal is to make sure her patients leave feeling like they found someone they can trust.
Creating beautiful smiles is what she’s good at. Making people smile is what she really loves
Meet the Owner – Dr. Mary Huffman, DDS
She is a member of AGD, the Seattle Study Club, the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and she is a mentor for Gordon J. Christensen’s practical clinical courses.
Dr. Huffman loves providing her patients with high-quality dental care, participating in continuing education, and staying up-to-date with new technology. She is passionate about creating healthy, confident smiles. Whether it’s a simple filling or a full smile makeover, her goal is to make sure her patients leave feeling like they found someone they can trust.
Creating beautiful smiles is what she’s good at. Making people smile is what she really loves
Cleaning & Wellness Screening
At your initial appointment, we will thoroughly review your health history and previous dental history before doing a Comprehensive Examination. Utilizing the latest technology ensures better clinical outcomes, less anxiety, and less time in the office.
Visiting the dentist every six months will help catch minor dental problems before they become big.
TMD & Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea and TMD (Temporomandibular disorders) affect many people, disrupting their everyday lives and routines. Sleep apnea affects not only the individual but also their partners by keeping them awake with snoring. TMD, also known as TMJ disorder, often causes chronic facial pain.
We offer a variety of treatments that help ease the complications associated with TMD and Sleep Apnea.
Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, there are many options for tooth replacement. The next best thing to natural teeth is dental implants. Dental implants look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. Dental implants can make you confident in your smile. And they may also provide a better long-term value than conventional teeth replacement options.
We Offer A Wide Variety Of Dental Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Services
Extractions
Dental Implants
Dental Implants are a great solution for replacing missing teeth. Unlike bridges or dentures that need to be replaced every 10 years or so, Implants are prominent and last a lifetime.
TMD & Sleep Apnea
The quality of your sleep affects your overall health. At Foothills Dental Morganton on Parker Road, we offer sleep apnea solutions to help you get a better night’s rest and improve your overall health.
Periodontal/Gum Therapy
If you suffer from gingivitis or another form of gum disease, Foothills Dental Group offers periodontal therapy to help improve your gum health.
Pediatric Dentistry
Finding a dentist you trust to treat your entire family is important. If you have small children, in particular, you want to know that your dentist enjoys treating kids. At our Foothills Dental Pediatrics location, we treat both adults and children, so you don’t have to go to 2 offices!
Root Canal Therapy
Teledentistry
Life can get busy and finding time to go to the dentist can seem impossible. Foothills Dental offers teledentistry, which is a remote dental appointment. This is a great option for a quick checkup or getting a second opinion on a dental procedure, without having to go into the dentist’s office.
Foothills Dental Offers Teledentistry
Lack of time keeping you from visiting the dentist? Don’t worry, we offer Teledentistry – a remote appointment that makes it easier to visit the dentist.
Now you can get a dental check-up from anywhere!
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Your First Visit
We offer personalized dental care by creating an experience that is unique to you and your mouth.
Before we can complete a dental cleaning, we need to gather information pertaining specifically to you and your mouth. Your first visit with us will include a comprehensive oral exam.
This detailed exam will form the basis of our relationship with your mouth.
What To Expect:
- Review of both your medical and oral health
- Discuss any concerns or questions you may have
- Complete x-rays, digital pictures, a physical examination, and an oral cancer screening.
After this highly personalized exam, our staff will make every effort to complete a dental cleaning.
Depending on the presence and severity of any periodontal disease (gum disease), a more thorough cleaning may be necessary; if so, we will schedule an additional visit to do so.