Modern pediatric dental care and orthodontic expertise tailored for your growing family.
At Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we believe every family deserves thoughtful, expert care in a comfortable environment. With locations throughout North and South Carolina, we combine specialized expertise, modern comforts, and a collaborative care model that grows with your family from toddlerhood to adolescence to adulthood. You'll receive personalized care for your toddler's first visit to your own final retainer check.
Our practice is run by doctors who live and work in the same communities we serve.
Every Lume provider is a pediatric dentist or orthodontist, ensuring expert, high-quality care at every visit.
From preventive dentistry to braces and beyond, we guide families through every smile stage.
From their first visit to their final check, Lume makes every step feel seamless and supportive, prioritizing comfort and care at every stage of your family’s smile journey.
We make preventive care fun and stress-free with gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants and more to keep little smiles strong.
Whether it’s a filling or a crown, our team uses kid-friendly tools and techniques to make treatment easy and pain-free.
We create a welcoming, sensory-aware environment for children with special healthcare needs, making sure every visit is a positive one.
Nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) is available for children who need extra help feeling calm and comfortable during care.
From traditional to lingual options, we offer advanced braces with flexible scheduling—including early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.
With 3M clear aligners, teens and adults can enjoy a discreet, comfortable way to straighten their smile—without disrupting daily life.
Our providers screen for airway and breathing issues, helping support whole-body health alongside beautiful smiles.
It's never too late to achieve a straight, healthy smile. With options including clear aligners and traditional braces, we provide orthodontic solutions that seamlessly fit your lifestyle.
"Michael’s case was complicated, but Dr. Culp did an amazing job. Every step of the way, everything was explained clearly, and we always felt confident in the care he received.”
Contact us today to learn more about our preventive dentistry services for your family.
With decades of combined experience, our specialized doctors bring exceptional training and genuine compassion to every visit. At Lume, you’ll find trusted pediatric and orthodontic experts working together to guide your child’s care with empathy, precision, and purpose.
We understand that your schedule is busy. That's why we offer flexible appointment times, including early mornings, evenings, and select Saturdays. Our 13+ locations across the Carolinas make it easy to find care that suits your family's needs.
We offer early morning, evening, and select Saturday appointments so your family's care never conflicts with your schedule.
With affordable monthly payment plans and clear upfront pricing, we make it easy to understand your financial options from day one.
With 13+ offices across North and South Carolina—and more on the way—Lume is always nearby when you need us most.
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At Lume, giving back is part of who we are. Through programs like Smiles Change Lives, we provide free orthodontic care to kids in need. We also support over 100 local events each year, from school fundraisers to 5Ks for causes like autism awareness and cancer research, because strong communities build brighter smiles.
Local School Partnerships
Local Event Sponsorships
Fundraising Initiatives
Get in touch with us today to schedule your visit.
Same great team. Same trusted care. A bright new name.
Burrow Welchel & Culp Orthodontics and Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry are joining together under one name: Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.
This change reflects our mission to create healthy, confident smiles - together. From their terrific two’s to their sweet sixteen, we’ll keep their smile illluminated!
