I Have Swollen Gums: What Does That Mean?
Gums are extremely important to the overall health of your mouth and your body. When they become swollen, not only is it uncomfortable and painful, but the reason as …
Dental Health
Children and the Dentist
Here at Progressive Family Dentistry, we want to combat the thought that the dentist is mean or scary! In the eyes of children, everything is much bigger and more …
Fluoride: What Is It?
How many times have you gone to the dentist and heard about fluoride, but never really knew what it was? Today, we will be discussing fluoride, what it is, …
Periodontics: Between the Teeth
When taking care of your oral hygiene, there are structures in your mouth other than your pearly whites that need to be checked! The structures holding your teeth together …
What your Toothache could mean
The symptoms experienced with the above ailments can be different with each patient, but the most common are: Fever Headache Foul-tasting drainage (coming from affected tooth) Tooth pain (sharp, …
What A Mouthguard Can Do For You!
The most important word for your dental health is ‘prevention’. It is important because you are taking action to keep your teeth safe before they are in danger. That …
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
One of the worst feelings to experience is being in pain, yet not knowing where or why. With Cracked Tooth Syndrome, this is the frustration felt by both client …
Dental Bonding
Keeping a smile beautiful sometimes is cause for creativity. Depending on the quality and state of a person’s teeth at time of treatment resorts in a process called dental …
Hyperdontia
In light of the upcoming film depicting the life of the well known band, Queen, today we are going to discuss a dental phenomenon the lead singer experienced known …
Early Signs of Tooth Trouble
Taking a trip to the dentist every six months is a great way to keep up with your dental health, but what if you have to miss your appointment? …
Our Office Hours & Address:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Our Location: 100 Harth Place, Summerville, SC 29485
After Hours? Don't Panic! Were Only A Phone Call Away!
Our after-hours telephone number is 843.873.7326 If you have a dental emergency, please call our after-hours telephone number and follow the instructions on our out-going message. Please note that medications will only be prescribed for patients who have recently been seen in our office. Recommendations for care for certain emergency situations, such as what to do if your tooth is knocked out, are available on our website. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room.