Welcome to
Strive Dental studio
Providing compassionate & comprehensive
dentistry in Waxhaw, NC
Welcome to
Strive Dental studio
Providing compassionate & comprehensive
dentistry in Waxhaw, NC
Ruocco Dental is now Strive Dental Studio, New Name, Same Values, More Services
Meet Strive Dental Care in Waxhaw, NC
Treatments with Compassion and Quality.
At Strive Dental Studio, we take the time necessary to get to know our patients and ensure that they never feel rushed or treated like a number. We make every effort to see our patients on time, every time. Our team uses the latest dental technology to make sure our patient’s visits are expedient and virtually pain-free.
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and cater to your schedule. Because your comfort is important to us, we offer many of the modern amenities you’ve come to expect in a dental office. We believe that whatever your dental needs may be, you will be treated with the highest quality dentistry available and with the most compassionate, respectful care you deserve.

Meet Dr. Naina Mahale
Dr. Naina Mahale is a graduate of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Her favorite part of dentistry is meeting new people, getting to know them and discovering what is important to them. She genuinely appreciates the importance of keeping up with the new advances in dentistry. She’s excited to be actively engaged in the process and is always looking at ways to incorporate new technologies and materials which helps ensure a better patient experience as well as provide additional comfort and better quality dentistry.
Why Choose Strive Dental Care?
We take the time necessary to get to know our patients and ensure that they never feel rushed or treated like a number!

Patient-First Approach
We take the time to listen to our patients needs.
- You Are a Person, Not a Number!
- Hospitality
- No Rushing, No Delays

Comprehensive Services
At Strive Dental Studio we offer comprehensive treatment.
- Cosmetic Results
- Family Dentistry
- Dental Implants

Compassionate Results
We deliver high quality results with compassion.
- Quality
- Compassion
- Techonology
let us help you
We manage everything from your children's cleaning and exams, to CEREC same-day restorations, Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and sleep apnea therapy
Cleanings & Prevention
A cleaning and exam are necessary to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Tooth Replacements
With the latest dental technology, we are able to offer you various options.
Extractions & Preservation
We take every step necessary to help save and preserve your natural smile.
SureSmile
Make your smile straight again with a clear solution no one will notice you have!
Read What Our Patients Are Saying
We love to keep our patients happy!
“First appointment, exam and cleaning. They could not have been more pleasant or more professional. Very good first impression, offices neat and clean, staff very well trained, I will be going back.”
Wayne G.
“This is the Best Dental office I have gone to. Been our Dentist for about 8 or 9 years. Move to Colorado and still go there every time we are back in NC. So Grateful for this office and their professional staff!””
Jeanne S.
“This past visit I saw Dr. Mahale. This was the first time I have seen her. She had a great bed side manner, was gentle, nice and very thorough.”
Beth H.
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