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COVID-19 update from The Smile Center

To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about Coronavirus in public places… even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

At The Smile Center, I want to assure you that our office has even further heightened our already rigid sterilization safeguards and office cleaning standards to minimize the possibility of transmission to our outstanding team…or to you, our valued patient. We have always far exceeded all standards for sterilization and patient care.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

Your dental health remains important to us as it plays such an important role in your overall health.

When you visit our office, you’ll see we’ve taken all the necessary steps to ensure you have the best patient experience possible. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please do not come to our office and call us to reschedule your appointment. We care for you and all our patients. If we see any symptoms in our patients or our team, we will reschedule the appointment on the spot and send that individual home.

It is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you…and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. John Miller
The Smile Center

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Find Answers for FAQ in Georgetown & Murrells Inlet

The caring teams at both our Murrells Inlet office and Georgetown office are always happy to address any questions you have about your family’s dental care. In the meantime, we’ve shared some frequently asked questions below.

To address any questions you don’t see here, call us in Murrells Inlet at 843-491-5353 or Georgetown at 843-492-5026.

  • What Is Conscious Dental Sedation
  • What Is a TMJ Disorder and How Can It Be Treated
  • Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants
  • What Is Conscious Dental Sedation
    A:

    For conscious dental sedation, we’ll give you a safe oral sedative to take before your dental procedure. You’ll feel completely relaxed during the procedure and will likely not remember much about it afterward. But you will be able to hear our dentist and staff and respond to them while they work. Dr. John Miller has completed conscious sedation training with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.

    For a lighter level of sedation, you can opt to receive laughing gas instead. It’s administered through a small mask you wear over your nose. It takes effect within minutes and wears off quickly too. You’ll even be able to drive yourself home.

  • What Is a TMJ Disorder and How Can It Be Treated
    A:

    TMJ disorder is persistent jaw pain that may also make it difficult for you to open your mouth wide. It involves your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which connect your jaw to the bones of your skull located in front of each ear. Dr. Miller can create a custom oral appliance for you that may relieve your pain. If tooth grinding during the night is contributing to the problem, he can also make a custom night guard for you to wear while you sleep.

  • Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants
    A:

    Dental implants are a tooth replacement option that involves Dr. Miller implanting a tiny titanium rod directly into your jawbone, then attaching a dental restoration such as a dental crown to the implant. Because he embeds the implant into your jaw, you’ll need good bone density to support it.

    However, you may be able to get dental implants even if you lack bone density. We can use mini dental implants. Because they are not as large as full-sized dental implants, they can be embedded in thinner bone. We may also be able to strengthen your jaw with bone grafts or other oral surgery procedures.

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843-491-5353
4539 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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843-492-5026
1209 North Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440
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