Best Dentists in Bluffton, SC
Dentists in Bluffton and Okatie: who takes new patients, who sees emergencies, pediatric dentists and membership plans.
For a dentist in Bluffton, call Palmetto Dental Arts (more than 26 years in the Lowcountry, 7 a.m. starts and a membership plan), Belfair Dental Care (new patients of all ages) or Southern Oak Dental. For children, Adventure Pediatric Dentistry and Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry are led by board-certified pediatric dentists, and Hughes Dental Group in Okatie fits in emergencies.
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Family Dentists in Bluffton and Okatie
Each practice here has its office in Bluffton or Okatie. Each card says what the practice publishes about itself; the stars open a summary of what patients say.
347 Red Cedar St Building 400, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 305-3865
Family, cosmetic and implant dentistry from several dentists, with sedation options.
Why it’s listed: More than 26 years in the Lowcountry, an in-house membership plan and a 7 a.m. start Monday to Friday. Reviewers describe an anxious patient’s treatment plan walked through for two hours with the prosthodontist, and hygienists who explain each step.
14 Oak Forest Rd f, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-0504
Family and cosmetic dentistry from Dr. Joe Miller and his team, for patients of all ages.
Why it’s listed: Welcomes new patients of all ages. Reviewers describe patients who have stayed 20 years, a replacement crown made in the office and fitted in under 90 minutes, and a dentist who eased a lifelong fear.
19 Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 929-1200
Exams, cleanings, crowns, veneers and Invisalign from Dr. Kimberly Frisk.
Why it’s listed: Welcoming new patients, with a membership plan for patients without insurance. Reviewers describe conservative, well-explained treatment plans and a visitor from Hilton Head whose broken filling was fixed the same morning.
23 Promenade St #101, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-2222
Family dentistry, crowns, whitening and dentures in Old Town Bluffton; formerly Bauer Dental Associates.
Why it’s listed: Locally owned and serving Bluffton for more than 15 years. It is veteran-owned and gives new patients who are veterans a discount. Reviewers describe gentle hygienists and short waits.
10 William Pope Dr, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 705-7066
General, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, with implants and oral surgery done in the office.
Why it’s listed: Dr. Bradley Hughes is a third-generation dentist with more than 19 years of experience, and the office asks patients with a dental emergency to call right away. Reviewers describe a same-day appointment and a fearful patient who felt almost no pain.
370 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (854) 233-7995
General and family dentistry on Buckwalter Parkway.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a first appointment squeezed into a short schedule, appointment reminders that help, and dentists who explain each step, plus an office dog behind the front desk.
10 State Rd S-7-50 Bldg 500, Suite 503, Bluffton, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 593-9380
New-patient exams, cleanings, crowns and emergency appointments, bookable online.
Why it’s listed: Opens at 7 a.m. (closed Wednesdays) and has a Smiles360 membership as an alternative to insurance. Reviewers describe gum discomfort seen quickly and a crown done with care at each step.
35 Pondberry St, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 428-3211
General and family dentistry in western Bluffton.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe thorough cleanings with each step explained, and a hygienist who made an autistic teenager’s visit go smoothly.
Pediatric Dentists in Bluffton
Two children’s dental offices, each led by a board-certified pediatric dentist.
337 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 815-6000
Dental care for infants, children, teens and patients with special healthcare needs, plus lip and tongue ties.
Why it’s listed: Dr. Jim Mason is a board-certified pediatric dentist who treated military families’ children in the Air Force, and the office is on call for after-hours emergencies. Parents describe a child with cracked teeth seen first thing after a weekend of texts with the dentist.
164 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 815-5437
Cleanings, fillings, crowns, laser dentistry and sedation options for children, open weekdays 8 to 5.
Why it’s listed: Dr. Shane Harpham is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a past president of the South Carolina Pediatric Dental Association (2022). Parents describe nervous toddlers who left laughing and an eight-month-old’s first visit.
Emergency Dentist in Bluffton: Who Fits You In
Hughes Dental Group in Okatie asks patients with a dental emergency to call right away so it can fit them in, and Howard Family Dental books emergency appointments online or by phone. Southern Oak Dental reviewers include a visitor whose broken filling was fixed the same morning. For a child, Adventure Pediatric Dentistry is on call after hours.
Urgent care can treat pain and an infection but cannot repair a tooth. For swelling that spreads across the face, a fever or trouble swallowing, go to an emergency room rather than wait for a dental appointment. For Bluffton’s urgent care and doctors, see doctors in Bluffton, SC.
Pediatric Dentist in Bluffton, SC
Bluffton has two children’s dental offices led by board-certified pediatric dentists: Adventure Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Jim Mason) on Buckwalter Parkway, which also treats patients with special healthcare needs, and Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Shane Harpham) on Bluffton Road. Pediatric dental groups suggest a first visit around a child’s first birthday.
Several family practices on this page see children too. On Hilton Head, Kidz Planet Pediatric Dentistry is on Mathews Drive; see the best dentists on Hilton Head Island.
New Patients, Insurance and Membership Plans
Belfair Dental Care welcomes new patients of all ages, Southern Oak Dental is welcoming new patients, and Howard Family Dental books new-patient exams online. Woolston Dental gives new patients who are veterans a discount.
Without dental insurance, ask about a membership plan: Palmetto Dental Arts has an in-house plan, Southern Oak Dental has one too, and Howard Family Dental offers Smiles360. With insurance, ask whether the office is in network for your plan before the first visit.
Early-Morning Dental Appointments in Bluffton
Palmetto Dental Arts opens at 7 a.m. Monday to Friday, and Howard Family Dental at 7 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Most Bluffton offices are closed on weekends, and several close early or all day on Fridays.
Living in Sun City? Hilton Head Dental (Dr. Daniel Lawless) has an office there as well as on the island, and Hughes Dental Group is in Okatie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best dentist in Bluffton, SC?
Palmetto Dental Arts (more than 26 years in the Lowcountry), Belfair Dental Care, Southern Oak Dental and Woolston Dental are among the best-reviewed dentists in Bluffton. For children, Adventure Pediatric Dentistry and Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry are led by board-certified pediatric dentists.
Who is the best pediatric dentist in Bluffton?
Adventure Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Jim Mason) and Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Shane Harpham) are both led by board-certified pediatric dentists. Adventure also treats patients with special healthcare needs and is on call after hours.
Is there an emergency dentist in Bluffton?
Hughes Dental Group in Okatie asks patients with a dental emergency to call right away, and Howard Family Dental books emergency appointments online or by phone. For a child, Adventure Pediatric Dentistry is on call after hours.
Which Bluffton dentists have a membership plan instead of insurance?
Palmetto Dental Arts has an in-house membership plan, Southern Oak Dental has a membership plan, and Howard Family Dental offers Smiles360.
Which Bluffton dentists open early?
Palmetto Dental Arts opens at 7 a.m. Monday to Friday, and Howard Family Dental at 7 a.m. four days a week. Most offices are closed on weekends.
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