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Our Guide to Dentists in Columbia

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COLUMBIA ORAL CARE

Article by City Lifestyle

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Columbia dentists in South Carolina take the oral health of their patients seriously but there aren't enough, according to national statistics. According to Dentagraphics, a company that conducts national dental surveys, Columbia is below the national average of residents per dentistry. 

The statistics show that there are one thousand two hundred more patients per dentist than the country's average. There are approximately 111 dental practices in the Columbia area.

Dentists in the Columbia Area: From One Side to the Other

Here a few dentists in Columbia, by neighborhood, some of whom deliver an extensive number of services, approve multiple insurance plans, and a number of them offer payment plans. 

Dr. Allison Lockhart is a distinguished dentist in the Forest Acres side of the city. Dr. Lockhart provides general dentistry, cosmetic, restorative crowns, fillings and veneers services just across from Pine Tree Park. 

West Columbia

Half the city’s dentists are operating in the western region of Columbia. They include general practitioners, Periodontists, family dentists, and, Orthodontists. West Columbia Family Dentistry close to Columbia Metropolitan Airport has the greatest number of reviews in the city and is loved by adults and children alike.

Two Notch Road

On Two Notch Road, Columbia, 19 doctors operate their dentist offices. Some of the state's best cosmetic surgeons and family dentists will rebuild your smile or any other important modifications needed. 

Dentists lay along the stretch from to the North Beltline. 

Broad River Road

Just under a dozen of the dental practices in the city are serving the fast-growing arts district of Northeast Columbia.

Half the practitioners have ratings under four stars, with several even falling below three stars. The onus is on you to see which area a dentist near you falls short in so that you can get the best care possible. 

Ferry Road

While there are only eight dental practices on Ferry Road, they all come with great reviews and skilled professionals. For state-of-the-art care varying from family dentistry to cosmetics and affordable dental care, you have the full package right on this stretch of roadway..

Find a Dentist Specializing in Pediatrics

The children in Columbia are served by one hundred and eleven Pediatricians. Only five of the dentists have low ratings. Every service required by children, from general dentistry to cosmetic and oral surgery, are available in Columbia. 

Most of Columbia’s pediatric dentists are affordable. Newsome Complete Health Dentistry, welcomes the entire family. 

Dr Newsome has great ratings and delivers general dentistry plus implants, porcelain, veneers and lumineers, bridges, cosmetic dentistry and more.

Green Orthodontics is rated 4.9 stars and delivers excellent service to the entire family. Dr Green and his team provide innovative orthodontic solutions that they customize for each patient.

Medicaid-Accepting Dentists

Sixty-five cosmetic dentists serve residents of Columbia and its environs. They come with high ratings too. A famous doctor in the southwest region is Catalin Constantin DDS, who specializes in cutting-edge dentistry.

His practice is Parkway Dental Center, on Nicollett Avenue. Dr. Constantin does preventative dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry as well as dental implants.

Emergency Dentists for Walk-ins

There are currently no round the clock walk-in dentists operating in Columbia SC. 

However, there are five dentists who offer emergency walk in service.

Holistic Dentists

53 dentists in Columbia offer biological dentistry services. A holistic attitude to dentistry is a sought-after technique by many customers. This creative form of dentistry comes with high-ratings and looks at oral health as part of the entire body's health.

Overall, while there are more than five million people in the state as a whole, dentists in Columbia are known for their patience with the patients. Always try to schedule your appointment at least two months ahead.