Carolina Braces
Robert Kent, DDS, MS:
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Carolina Braces
Robert Kent, DDS (Orthodontist)
Raleigh, NC

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Braces

Clear aligners

Retainers

Comprehensive orthodontics

Space maintainers

Palatal expanders

Headgears

Interceptive orthodontics

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Carolina Braces is definitely the best orthodontic practice in the area. I interviewed several orthodontists and this office definitely stood out head and shoulders above the rest. My entire family are patients here…all seven of us, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The office atmosphere is welcoming, the entire staff is helpful and accommodating and Dr. Kent and Dr. Foley are simply exceptional. Our family has utilized both conventional braces and Invisalign and each one of us has had such a positive experience. If you are considering orthodontia for your children, this is the place to go. They are terrific!

Dr. Kent and his staff have been amazing! My daughter has been a patient there for about 4 years and the treatment has been great! Their staff is always so friendly and make each visit such a pleasant experience. They have been prompt, flexible when needed, professional, and her teeth look great! Thank you to Dr. Kent and all your wonderful staff for making her braces experience such an easy one!

Highly recommend! My 10 year old daughter has been a patient since last spring when her dentist said it was time. Since our first visit, we have been treated great each time we step through the doors. The office is modern with fish tanks and jellyfish to wonder at. My girls love the multiple video game stations and a movie theater playing kid friendly films. All the front desk staff and orthodontic technicians are friendly and helpful. After each visit, you get to choose from an assortment of ice cream or fresh baked cookies. This weekend, Dr Kent came in on a Saturday when my daughter had a wire poking into her cheek. No questions asked. He got her fixed up and feeling better. So glad to have found this practice as I have another daughter that will need their services in a few years..

Disclaimer: I did NOT get my braces here. Several states later, I needed a new set of retainers due to normal wear. I had a great experience at Carolina Braces. I came for new Essix retainers–the clear, plastic ones. The service and cost were very transparent. I called around to several orthodontics with an emphasis on those very experienced in Invisalign. This is one of the top orthodontists in the area per the Invisalign website. They also offered the lowest cost. I paid $300 for a full set. I went in to get the impressions done. The office is very clean and welcoming. They even have a sign welcoming new patients by name, cookies and beverages in the waiting room, and several recreation areas that are meant to entertain children. I came back on another day to pick them up. They made sure the retainers fit well before I left. I saw the doctor during both visits and the service from everyone was great.

I’ve gone in for a consultation to a few other orthodontics offices and so far I hadn’t committed to any one place until now! Carolina Braces and Robert Kent and Associates Orthodontics has made me feel more comfortable than other places I have visited and they will work with me financially. I love that they offer a discount if the services are paid upfront! I’m looking forward to a healthier smile with their guidance.

Highly recommend Carolina Braces! The staff is always very friendly and professional. I am so impressed with how far and fast my treatment has come along. They provide a very clean and welcoming enviroment. I always see assistant Amanda! The office is so enviting with a movie room, video games and more. The doctors and staff will make you feel right at home!

Dr. Kent and staff always provide excellent customer service and top notch patient care! It is a great office with a clean and professional atmosphere. Amanda has always been the assistant that I’ve seen, and she is the best! I have been very pleased with my experience at CB and would highly recommend them for all of your ortho needs!

From the time I walked in I felt like I was at home. Dr. Kent and staff have great customer service and they want u to feel comfortable and exciting about your experience. I recommend anyone want or got questions about braces to call and set appt. You won’t regret it! Team Dr. Kent and Staff all day long!!!

Love this office…it’s why we continue to travel from Apex. Dr. Kent and Dr. Foley are both very competent, and the office is adorable and up-to-date with the latest technology (iTero scanners, x-ray machines, etc.). Their staff is excellent, and their scheduling is super efficient (seriously, we have never had to wait to be seen for any appointment, and we (me in braces, 16 yo daughter in Invisalign) have been in treatment for almost a year. Since we have had such a positive experience, just started my 13-year-old in Invisalign, too. Primo Invisalign provider!! Keep up the great work! 🙂

I was a bit skeptical when I took my daughter for her first consultation for braces. When we walked into the office I couldn’t have been more impressed. It was bright and modern and you would never know you were in a Orthodontics office. Everyone was so pleasant and they did a great job of explaining Invisalign to us. My daughter got her first trays in January and the results so far are unbelievable in such a short time. Amy mom to Sheridan

Dr. Kent and his staff are SO great!  Each time I visit the office everyone is so friendly.  The fish tanks are beautiful and very calming.  On my last visit Annie was my dental assistant – she explained everything she was doing and answered all of my questions as we went along.  Dr. Kent is so personable and such a kind, genuine person, as well as an awesome orthodontist.  I highly recommend Carolina Braces!

The staff at Carolina Braces is always friendly and professional. My son Bryce has been a patient for about 2 years and we love our CB Family. My son has had to have several impressions for retainers as he’s either lost or broken them and they always remember the issue my son has with taking impressions and I don’t have to remind them or say a word. In addition Dr. Kent always makes himself available and won’t leave your side until he’s answered every question.

This Place is Awesome!!!  Dr. Kent and staff at Carolina Braces have been such a great experience for all of us.( Patient and parents) We were not sure where to go for our son to get his braces, and when we heard about Dr. Kent from referral and a neighbor we called and asked to meet with him. Once we met his staff and had time with Dr. Kent on how soon braces were they needed, how much was it going to cost and how often we needed to get him there – it became so very simple, we felt so at ease and started the plan. We have just made an appt. to get the braces off and will truly miss the staff and Dr. Kent. Also, just to mention, It was so nice to have two locations so close together if we needed to quickly get in for an appt not scheduled and with school and baseball in the mix we were always able to be seen and no hassle that day or next.

I just had my braces removed and I am so happy to report that I would not have wanted to go anywhere else. Dr. Kent and his staff have been incredibly patient, thorough, caring, perfectionists and always there for me. As an mature person (+60) and never having had braces it was a bit concerning but the entire staff put me at ease. What a wonderful experience and I would highly highly recommend Dr. Kent and his team! Christina did a fabulous job assisting with my visits. Plus the office atmosphere is not like any other. Beautiful friendly environment!!

I was so fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Kent’s office. We were greeted and welcomed by the friendly front desk staff, then waited almost no time before Carey came to get us. She was caring, professional and sweet. They took 3D images and could easily show me all the clinical findings and help make a treatment plan that we could understand. Dr. Kent was patient, knowledgeable and so friendly. He explained everything in detail and showed true concern and seems to have a true passion for what he does. Christine helped with the payment plan and was kind and thorough. The office was beautiful and calming. Overall a great experience, and I would recommend this office to anyone I know who needs an orthodontist. Thanks Carolina Braces!!.

My son has been in braces for about 3 months now. I am so glad we chose Dr. Kent! My daughter is in braces with another local orthodontist, but I’m sooo glad we switched offices for my son. The staff is always warm and welcoming, the doctor is great with my kids, and I’m in awe of the office design and layout. There is something for everyone here. You simply cannot go wrong with Carolina Braces!

A great experience with Dr. Kent’s staff. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Leanne and AnnMarie. I had a concern and they took the time to speak with me and together we came up with a solution. Each time I have a question or a scheduling issue, Leanne is always kind and assists me. There is a new person at the front desk and she is a great addition. She greets everyone with a smile and makes each person feel welcome. Dr. Kent is professional and kind with both of my kids.

Carolina Braces is amazing. They are great with working around my busy schedule; from school, wedding, and job. They are efficient at appointments, but still take the time to hear any concerns with treatments. Annie was great giving information and providing the chewies to help align the Invisalign better. I highly recommend Carolina Braces, especially those I know who find it hard to work around busy schedules. You will not be disappointed with the results!!

I went here for my braces 9 years ago and had a phenomenal experience- my teeth are one of the most complimented thing about me. Recently, I had an unfortunate event at my dentist which ended in my permanent retainer breaking. I traveled from Chapel Hill to for a consult from Dr. Kent because of how much I enjoyed this facility. Dr. Kent & the rest of the team didn’t miss a beat. They worked quickly and flawlessly to squeeze in my surprise retainer removal, made a mold of my teeth for a replacement, and fixed my night time retainer… all of which I had not warned them about in advance. Dr. Kent was reassuring and kind, and even though it was the dentist who had broken my retainer, Dr Kent compensated me for the removal of the permanent retainer. I had a great experience and would recommend to any and all!!

Dr. Kent and his staff are phenomenal. They have been taking care of me and my Damon clear braces for a year now. It’s always a easy and on time appointment. They are friendly especially his front desk staff and Megan his assistant. She is always careful and making sure I’m okay while she works on my braces. They are the best in town hands down!! On top of everything they remember your birthday by surprising you with a individual cupcake just for me!!! I live Carolina Braces very professional and fun place!!

Dr. Kent and his staff are phenomenal. They have been taking care of me and my Damon clear braces for a year now. It’s always a easy and on time appointment. They are friendly especially his front desk staff and Megan his assistant. She is always careful and making sure I’m okay while she works on my braces. They are the best in town hands down!! On top of everything they remember your birthday by surprising you with a individual cupcake just for me!!! I live Carolina Braces very professional and fun place!!

I absolutely LOVE Carolina Braces and their staff! I have had braces before, and this time is by far my favorite. My treatment has came along very quick and easy! I have never been a big fan of the dentist or orthodontist, but the staff here makes you feel super comfortable! I always see assistant Amanda! I would highly recommend Carolina Braces for giving you a better smile!

Dr. Kent is wonderful! Dr. Kent always has time to talk to me about my daughters treatment! Her teeth look amazing and he uses top of line products that move the teeth faster and more effectively than other low cost brackets that other orthodontist use. I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Dr. Kent. He is professional, smart and one of the top orthodontist in NC. His prices are very reasonable and for the type of treatment you get amazing. Highly recommend.

I originally saw Dr. Kent about 5 years ago when he replaced one of my permanent retainers (which I had for almost 20 years) and had a great experience. A couple weeks ago, my other permanent retainer broke…the Thursday before Labor Day weekend! It was really uncomfortable to say the least, but not really an “emergency”. I called Dr. Kent’s office Thursday morning and they told me he was out of town but Dr. Mott could work me in to the schedule if I came by their new office on the corner of Sawmill and Six Forks. What a cool office! I know they cater to a lot of children and young adults, but the decor and atmosphere of the office was fun and modern. Very inviting and friendly, not like any other dentist or orthodontist’s office I’ve ever seen! Dr. Mott and his staff were wonderful and got me back in business in less than ten minutes. I work in a very hectic office and I really appreciated that they could have me in and out so quickly. I would highly recommend Dr. Kent and his friendly staff to anyone in the area, they made me smile!

Dr. Kent and his associates have always been so wonderful! I had Invisalign put on and after each major appointment Dr. Kent would call in the evening to check on how my teeth were doing. I was referred to Carolina Braces by a family member who had a positive experience with their braces. The staff has been prompt addressing my teeth concerns and scheduling. Also, the front desk is very welcoming and the office has a great environment!

This office is amazing. The staff is always super friendly and so is Dr. Kent. The tech Megan even let me watch family feud with her while we waited. I’ve worked with her on two visits and she always goes above and beyond. I’m doing Invisalign and have seen amazing results very quickly. The billing options are incredible and they are very understanding when any issues come up. I drive up currently from Charleston just so I can stay with the same office and amazing people. I highly recommended Carolina Braces!

My experience with Dr. Kent and his entire staff was the best. I had 2 boys  go through orthodontic treatment at Carolina Braces and Dr. Kent went above and beyond to make sure that their teeth were perfect before removing their braces. He spent time explaining what was being done on each visit  and I never felt like he was “dashing in and out” of  our appointments. In fact, he gave me his personal cell phone number in case any problems arose or if there were any questions about my sons orthodontic treatment !  How many doctors do that? The office is very clean and they even gave me a tour of their sterilization area which they explained rivals the same procedures as hospital surgery sterilization protocols. There are great amenities like coffee and juice for myself and my kids as well as a theater and several gaming areas which they love.  I have recommended Dr. Kent to several friends and all have been as impressed with his service, his office, his outcomes and his staff.

Dr. Kent and his staff are amazing! They made the process of getting my kids in braces go smoothly. They are thorough, up-to-date with the latest technology, kind and passionate about what they do. They made my kids feel not only comfortable about getting brace, but super excited too! They have fun incentive plans for the kids to keep them on track with what they need to be doing to make the duration of braces go more quickly. I would highly recommend this practice to any parents looking for a great orthodontist for their kids (or themselves)! Not to mention their office is a fun and friendly environment to be in!

Our family’s experience with Dr. Kent & Associates has been fabulous… and we are not unique! From our first visit, Dr. Kent and his team have been AMAZING! Dr. Kent has gone out of his way to, personally, work with my daughter, my son, my husband, one of my good friends and my goddaughter! I only have glowing things to say about Dr. Kent’s commitment to serving patients and their families!

Dr. Kent is so much fun!! I love playing the games! And the contest each month. Plus the card that is so cool that I can have points put on and get free stuff. Plus some of my friends come here. So I can go with them!! They are so sweet here including Mrs. Tammy and Mr. Trevor. I really recommend coming here!! -Lisa Deaver

Dr. Kent and his staff are amazing!!! I was very nervous to go back and get braces at such an advanced age; but the staff made me feel comfortable and confident that it would be okay. The atmosphere is fantastic!!! I love the calming effects of the lobby and exam rooms. The fish and jelly fish are wonderful to watch if you are nervous. I also love the financing options that they have that makes it pocket friendly!!! Thanks Dr. Kent and staff at Sawmill Carolina Braces!! 😀

All, I just got finished writing a very long and positive review on google and now in yelp. This is how much I appreciate Dr. Kent and his team of amazing people. I know you can’t please every single person, no matter what you do for them and that’s any where. I work with people all day long for work and some people are just not satisfied, even if you give them the world. This office is very welcoming, professional, knowledgeable, caring and I enjoy coming in. They also have a very well kept salt water fish tank to look at and a few arcade games to play while you are waiting, along with a great front desk staff to talk too. I’ve had 8 teeth removed from my mouth and happy I did that, than had my jaw broken and replaced. I had my braces put on around September 2015 and just found out during my consultation, yesterday that I will be getting my braces off on February 8th 2017. I was given a time frame of 2-3 years and they worked very hard to get it done quicker, but done right. They do there job right and you also have to do yours. It will take a longer process if you don’t do what they say. I did everything I was suppose to do and now getting them off sooner. Great job, everyone. I appreciate everything you have done for me and is why I went and wrote a review on 2 different sites. Dane- 2/2/17 @12:37pm

We LOVE Dr. Kent’s office and staff!!!  The office is gorgeous and the staff is super friendly.  We were originally referred to another Ortho office in the area, but my husband and I were not very happy with the initial consult.  So my daughter’s pediatric dentist referred us to Dr. Kent, and it’s been the most pleasant experience.  Highly recommended!

Dr. Kent is by far the best orthodontist in the triangle. My daughter had two sets of braces with another orthodontist in the area and I could not have been more dissatisfied so we chose Carolina Braces when it was time for my son to get braces. Not only did he only have to wear them less than two years, but he always received the best care. Dr. Kent gives every patient his personal cell number in case of issues or concerns. His staff is so helpful and always very friendly. My other son will be getting his braces there soon, I would not go anywhere else for orthodontic care!

I have been going to Dr Kent for over five years. He and his staff are a huge blessing to so many ppl and myself. His team is very professional and super focused on giving clients the maximum care for their orthodontic needs. I promise you, you will have made the best decision if you decide to use his services. On days that I would have a wire poke my gums due my teeth gaps closing, his staff would schedule me in right away to have the issue resolved asap. I just want to say thank you to Carolina Braces for all that you have done for my orthodontist needs. I also want to thank Natalie for her level of care that she has provided while adjusting my braces and the good friendly conversations we have about life and my travels. Thanks again to to the best Orthodontist on planet earth Carolina Braces.

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