"I've been going to Dr. Gardner for over twenty years and now my kids do too. There's nowhere else I'd trust with my family's smiles."
Caroline H.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Services · Mt. Pleasant, SC
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day emergency appointments for pain, trauma, and broken teeth.
Overview
About emergency dentistry
Dental emergencies don't wait for office hours, but a calm, experienced response can make the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. Smiling Oak Dentistry reserves same-day emergency appointments every weekday so that when something goes wrong, you don't have to wait days for relief.
Whether you've cracked a tooth, lost a filling, knocked something loose during a Sunday-night basketball game, or woken up with severe pain, call us first. Our team will triage your situation over the phone, give you immediate at-home guidance, and book you in as fast as possible — often the same day.
Because we are a full-service general dentistry practice, most emergencies can be fully resolved in a single visit. We handle root canals, extractions, crowns, broken-tooth repairs, and trauma care in-house — no shuffling between specialists when you're already in pain.
Why patients choose us
The Smiling Oak difference.
Same-day appointments
We hold emergency time every weekday so you can be seen quickly when something goes wrong.
One-stop care
Root canals, extractions, broken-tooth repairs, and crowns handled in-house in most cases.
Calm, experienced team
Three decades of emergency care means we've seen it before — and we'll walk you through it.
Phone triage
Call first. We'll tell you what to do at home and reserve a chair if you need one.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step.
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Call us
Dial 843-884-0335 and describe what's happening. We'll triage and book you immediately if needed.
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Same-day exam
Targeted X-rays and a focused exam identify the source of the problem quickly.
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Pain relief first
We address pain and infection right away, then walk you through definitive treatment options.
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Definitive treatment
Most emergencies are fully resolved the same day; complex cases get a clear, written follow-up plan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Have a question we didn't cover? Call us at 843-884-0335 — we're happy to help.
What our patients say
Stories from people who've sat in our chair.
"Got my veneers done here last fall and I still can't stop smiling. The team made the whole process feel calm and personal."
James W.
Sullivan's Island, SC
"Cracked a molar on a Sunday and they had me in first thing Monday. Same-day crown by lunchtime — unbelievable."
Rebecca M.
Isle of Palms, SC
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