Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in St. Pauls, NC
Family-focused dentistry built on honesty, comfort, and exceptional care.
Welcome to Southern Roots Dental
At Southern Roots Dental, we believe exceptional dentistry starts with genuine relationships. Our mission is to provide high-quality modern dental care in a warm, family-focused environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable, respected, and cared for.
As a North Carolina native born and raised right here in the community, Dr. Andrew Burns understands the people, values, and families that make this area special. Southern Roots Dental was built to be more than just a dental office — it’s a trusted dental home where neighbors are treated like family and every patient receives honest recommendations, compassionate care, and personalized attention.
Whether you’re visiting for a routine cleaning or a complete smile restoration, our team is committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity, transparency, and a personal touch.
Services We Offer
General Dentistry
Protecting and maintaining your oral health starts with consistent, preventive care. We provide comprehensive general dentistry services for patients of all ages, helping families achieve healthy smiles for life.
✓ Restorative dentistry
✓ Fillings
✓ Extractions
✓ Routine cleaning
✓ X-rays
✓ Oral cancer screenings
Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
Whether you’re replacing a missing tooth or restoring your entire smile, we offer advanced restorative and implant solutions designed for long-term function, comfort, and aesthetics.
✓ Single tooth restoration
✓ Bone grafts
✓ Implant supported dentures & partials
✓ Implant bridges
✓ Full arch restorations
Why Visit
Honest, Patient-First Care
Modern Dentistry in a Comfortable Environment
A Dental Home for the Whole Family
Deep Community Roots
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Andrew Dillon Burns
Born and raised right here in North Carolina, Dr. Andrew Burns is proud to serve the community he has always called home. He founded Southern Roots Dental with a vision of creating a modern dental practice that feels welcoming, honest, and family-focused — a place where patients are treated like neighbors and every smile is cared for with compassion and integrity.
Dr. Burns combines advanced dental technology and modern treatment techniques with a personal approach centered around trust, comfort, and long-term relationships. He believes patients deserve clear communication, honest recommendations, and exceptional care tailored to their individual needs.
Explore Dental Care at Southern Roots Dental
Learn about our planned dental services and the communities we look forward to serving.
Dental Implants and Tooth Replacement
A missing tooth can affect more than your smile. If you are exploring missing tooth replacement, struggling with loose dentures, or finding it difficult to chew, Southern Roots Dental is planning personalized tooth replacement care in Saint Pauls, North Carolina. Dr. Andrew Burns will help patients compare options based on their goals, oral health, and budget.
A single-tooth dental implant can support an individual replacement tooth without using neighboring teeth as bridge anchors. For patients missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges may be an option. Implant-supported removable dentures, also called implant-retained overdentures in some treatment designs, can improve denture retention and stability while remaining removable for cleaning. Fixed full-arch implant restorations offer another approach for appropriately selected patients who need an entire arch of teeth replaced.
The right solution starts with individualized implant treatment planning. Implant candidacy depends on oral health, available bone, medical history, and a clinical examination, with imaging when indicated. Some patients may need treatment for gum disease, tooth removal, or bone grafting first. Explore our dental implants and tooth replacement options.
Comprehensive and Restorative Dentistry
Damaged, worn, broken, or missing teeth can make everyday eating and smiling more difficult. Southern Roots Dental is planning comprehensive restorative dentistry for patients who want to preserve natural teeth, restore comfortable chewing, and understand their tooth replacement options.
Treatment may include dental crowns to protect weakened teeth, dental bridges to replace missing teeth, root canal treatment when appropriate to help retain an infected tooth, or tooth extractions when a tooth cannot predictably be saved. Fillings and other restorative treatments can address tooth decay and structural damage. We do not offer same-day crowns.
Rather than treating each concern in isolation, Dr. Burns will consider your bite, gum health, remaining teeth, and long-term goals. Comprehensive treatment planning helps explain priorities, alternatives, and the sequence of care. Recommendations depend on a clinical evaluation and your individual needs. Learn more about our planned general and restorative dental services.
Family and Preventive Dentistry
Healthy smiles begin with consistent preventive care and a dental team that gets to know your family. Southern Roots Dental is planning dental care for adults and children, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, clear explanations, and personalized recommendations.
Routine dental examinations, professional teeth cleanings, digital imaging when clinically indicated, and periodontal evaluation help identify concerns and guide care. Preventive visits provide an opportunity to discuss tooth decay, gum health, home care, and changes in your oral health. The timing of examinations, cleanings, and imaging will depend on each patient’s needs.
Whether your family needs ongoing preventive care or help planning treatment, our goal is comprehensive family dentistry in a welcoming environment. Explore our family and preventive dental care and patient resources.
Communities We Serve
Southern Roots Dental is planned for 225 South Old Stage Road, Saint Pauls, North Carolina. We look forward to welcoming patients from Saint Pauls, Lumberton, Grays Creek, Hope Mills, and surrounding communities.
If you are looking for a Saint Pauls dentist, a dentist near Lumberton, NC, or dental care convenient to Grays Creek and Hope Mills, explore our planned services and get to know Dr. Andrew Burns. Our focus includes single-tooth implants, removable implant-supported dentures, comprehensive restorative care, and family dentistry.
Patients considering dental implants in Robeson County or implant dentures near Lumberton can join our new patient interest list and ask about future care.