SMILES FROM THE HEART- Free Dentistry Day in Mint hill NC

SMILES FROM THE HEART · Mint Hill, NC

Once a year, Mint Hill Smiles transforms from a patient-by-appointment dental practice into something different.

The schedule is cleared. The full team shows up. And we open our doors to community members who need dental care and cannot afford it.

We call it Smiles From the Heart. It is one of our favorite days of the year.

What Smiles From the Heart Is

Smiles From the Heart is our annual free dentistry event and is a day dedicated entirely to providing professional dental care at no charge to people in our community. No insurance required. No payment expected.

Patients who come in on Smiles From the Heart day receive real dental care from the same doctors, hygienists, and assistants who serve our patients every other day of the year. This is not a stripped-down screening event, it is a full clinic day with full staffing, full equipment, and full commitment to doing as much as we can for as many people as we can.

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The work we do on this day is not symbolic. It is clinical. It is skilled. And for the patients who receive it, it can be life-changing.

A patient came to us missing half of one of her front teeth. She shared that she no longer felt like herself. She avoided smiling around her family and laughing with her friends because she felt like a part of her joy had been taken away.

She had previously visited another office and received a treatment quote, but unfortunately the procedure was out of reach financially. After hearing about Smiles from the Heart, she decided to come see us. One of our doctors was able to provide the care she needed at no cost and restore her tooth.

Through tears, the patient said, “I have my smile back. I have my personality back. I have my joy back.”

This is why we do what we do.

Who Qualifies

Smiles From the Heart is intended for community members ages 18 and older who are in need of dental care, as this event is reserved for adult patients only.

What Services Are Provided

On Smiles From the Heart day, the services provided depend on what patients need and what can be accomplished safely in the available time. In previous years we have provided cleanings, exams, X-rays, extractions, and fillings.

When Is the Next Event?

September 19th, 2026 is the date for our next Smiles From the Heart event.

How to Get Care

Smiles from the Heart is first-come-first-served.

How You Can Support Smiles From the Heart

Smiles From the Heart is funded by the growth and revenue of Mint Hill Smiles itself. The simplest way to support it is to be a patient here, to refer the people you know who need a dentist, and to leave a review when you have a great experience that helps more patients find us.

If you are a local business or organization that would like to sponsor or partner with Smiles From the Heart, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to us at info@minthillsmiles.dentist.

If you are a dental professional, a hygienist, a dental assistant, or a dentist, who would like to volunteer at a future Smiles From the Heart event, we welcome that conversation as well. Contact us directly at the email above.

Part of Something Bigger

Smiles From the Heart is one piece of a larger mission that Mint Hill Smiles has committed to: donating 5,000 free smiles to our local and global communities by 2030. We are at 1,152 lives changed and $69,241 in donated dentistry. Every Smiles From the Heart event moves that number forward, as do our annual dental mission trips to the Dominican Republic.

You can learn more about the full scope of our mission on our 5,000 Free Smiles page, and more about our international work on our Dental Mission Trips page.

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Stay Connected

The best way to know when the next Smiles From the Heart event is scheduled is to follow us on social media. We announce event dates and eligibility details first on Instagram and Facebook at @minthillsmiles.

We are at 11300 Cresthill Drive, Suite 105, Mint Hill, NC 28227.