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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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  • Choose from inhaled sedation or oral sedation
  • Relax with a cozy blanket and soft pillow
  • Our sedation is even safe for children
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Feel Totally Relaxed With Our Murrells Inlet Sedation Options

At The Smile Center, we use technology that minimizes the discomfort of procedures to ease your dental anxiety. We also offer comfort options like warm blankets and cozy pillows to make your visits less stressful. Feel free to use our Murrells Inlet sedation options as well – we want your dental care to be completely comfortable. Our compassionate team will:

How can Sedation Dentistry Help Overcome Dental Anxiety? | The Smile Center
  • Ensure you’re fully relaxed during your visits
  • Take all the time you need to feel at ease
  • Listen intently to your needs and concerns
  • Fully answer any questions you have about your dental care

Schedule a gentle dental visit with Dr. John Miller. Call our staff today at 843-491-5353. Our friendly office is located at 4539 Hwy. 17 Bypass S – near its intersection with Wachesaw Road.

Choose From Two Types of Dental Sedation

If you are nervous about your dental care, you’ll be glad to know that Dr. Miller can use dental sedation to take your mind off your procedure. At The Smile Center, we use two types of dental sedation:

  • Light Sedation, or “Laughing Gas”
  • Oral Sedatives

These methods offer different levels of sedation, and there are pros and cons to each approach. Our dentist will help you determine which type of sedation is right for you.

Light Sedation

Light sedation, often referred to as “laughing gas,” produces a mild euphoria. We administer it through a small mask you wear over your face. Its effects wear off quickly, and you’ll be able to drive yourself home following your procedure.

It is so safe, we can even give it to children. It is also easy for us to increase or reduce the amount of gas you receive. However, because it is the mildest form of sedation, it may not be enough for more severe cases of dental anxiety.

Oral Sedatives

Dr. John Miller is an expert with oral sedation, as he has completed advanced training with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He uses oral sedatives in pill form that are considered highly safe, especially in his trained hands.

Oral sedation will put you in a completely relaxed state, and you may even feel groggy. You will need to arrange for a ride home from your procedure, as the pill’s effects will last for a few hours.

Nervous about your dental procedure? Our Murrells Inlet sedation options can calm your nerves. Call The Smile Center today at 843-491-5353 to set up an appointment.

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  • Wed: 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Thu: 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Fri: 8:30AM-1PM
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  • Sun: Closed

Location

4539 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Murrells Inlet Office Hours

  • Monday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Tuesday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Wednesday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Thursday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Friday 8:30AM-1PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Location

4539 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Murrells Inlet Office Hours

  • Monday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Tuesday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Wednesday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Thursday 8:30AM-1PM, 2-5PM
  • Friday 8:30AM-1PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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