My experience with Dental Associates of SC was a breath of fresh air…read more I had been suffering from multiple toothaches and earaches for many months, but my previous dentist couldn't find the source of all my pain. I did know I needed a root canal. The tooth was visible when I smiled but I had a giant cavity and wasn't sure if I'd able to keep it. On my first Dental Associates visit I had a cleaning and X-rays. The hygienist was friendly and tried to make me feel comfortable. The office was also pleasant. The patient chair faced three large windows overlooking a beautiful leafy wooded area that eased my initial anxiety. Dr. Ross, who has a Doctorate in Dental Surgery, had a calm, yet authoritative manner that reassured me. His exam was much more thorough than my previous dentist's, and he found some problems the other hadn't: a new cavity and a cracked filling. Although new dental problems are never good news, I was relieved; finally there was hope that my pain would end. My second visit was the root canal. Although root canals don't have a great reputation, this one was as comfortable as I can imagine one being. Dr. Ross and his assistant constantly asked me how I was doing and if I needed a break. It has been a couple of days since the procedure and the tooth feels so much better. The pain had become so much of a constant that it's almost shocking not to have it anymore. And best of all, I got to keep my tooth. I'm going back soon to get my permanent crown and get the other problems taken care of. And I'm not dreading it. If you are looking for a good dentist, I highly recommend this one.

It was the worst experience in my life! Please get a second opinion! I never known of a doctor that…read moreran out of materials for their patients! And the staff no compassion whatsoever

Excellence. Friendly, timely and all staff I encountered were professional and non-judgmental. I…read morelike that they text me reminders of appointments too! Dental care is pricey anywhere you go but I have found you get what you pay for. The end result and service always exceeds my expectations at Keowee Smiles. It's been the best dental service I have experienced.

I've been going to Dr. Garrison for years. Eliz is my hygienist. Could not ask for better…read moretreatment. My wife went to Dr. Garrison for dental surgery to remove a broken, infected tooth. Same excellent service. Could not imagine a more competent and friendly bunch.

I recently had to have gum graft surgery due to recession. Unfortunately for me, it was at my front…read morelower gum area so it was quite obvious with a big smile. I had put off my dentist's recommendations for the procedure out of fear. I received his recommendation for Dr. Garrison and now I wish I had not put it off. Dr. Garrison was great. He explained the surgery and what I should expect. I also had pretty serious recession (I think he said around 5) and it was beginning to expose the root of my tooth, so I was going to stretch the "limits" of how much tissue could really cover the recessed area. Dr. Garrison was up for the challenge. The morning of the procedure, he informed me he was going to try for the whole "enchilada". In other words, he was going to attempt what training said could not be done and cover the entire area. I was not "put under", but just had numbing in the gum and the roof of my mouth where the donor tissue was coming from. I could communicate and hear everything that was going on. I didn't experience any discomfort during the procedure. Dr. Garrison is very gentle and I didn't feel like my mouth was stretched or my lips pulled over my head. He talked to me throughout the procedure and I felt very confident that the job was being done well. I will admit, the healing process is not like a vacation, but I didn't have any bleeding at home and I didn't take any pain medication, prescribed or over the counter. The only real discomfort I had was the stitches rubbed a sore on the inside of my lip, down at the bottom and after the "putty" was removed from the roof (donor) spot, it was tender for a couple of days. Because of the sore on my lip, I called to have Dr. Garrison check it out. He took me right in and it was a little too soon to have the stitches removed so I just tried to keep my lip still as to not irritate it, rinsed with warm salt water and waited two more days. He then called me to come back in to remove the stitches and the roof "putty". After that, the donor area was the only discomfort for a couple of days. I was so pleased. The spot healed perfectly and the tissue blends with the rest of the gum nicely. I can smile and you can't even tell I ever had recession. I am so pleased with his gentle and humble spirit and with the abilities he was blessed with. His son and other staff assistants were very kind and talked me through the process, as well. He has one staff member that works at the front desk that appears a little "rough around the edges", but everyone else at the office was pleasant and friendly. She wasn't rude, she just sounds a little gruff. I would recommend Dr. Garrison for any periodontal needs.

This is my family's new dentist, and I had the pleasure (yes, pleasure) of going there for the…read morefirst time while I was visiting home this week. They are small, personable, super clean, accommodating, professional, and do a great job! The rates are very reasonable since most services are covered by my family's insurance. Going to the dentist's office is usually bearable at best, but at Fort Hill it was actually downright pleasant. The staff is super sweet, the layout is really homey + high tech at the same time, and they were able to squeeze me into their schedule last minute with no hassle. When you go into the appointment room, the dental hygienist gives you a remote so you can play around with cable channels on their nice flatscreens. The flatscreens are adjustable so that you can watch TV while you get your teeth cleaned/cavities filled (which is exactly what I did!). It's a great way to pass the time and distract you from the fact that someone is drilling in your mouth. The hygienist who cleaned my teeth was very thorough and gentle, which I appreciated because I've been to many cleanings where I left with a sore mouth and bloody gums (and I'm a regular flosser!). Dr. Fowler was really considerate of my needs during his exam and a later appointment where he fixed a filling. When I left, I received a nice dental goody bag and a big smile. Any dental office worth writing a review about is either really good or really bad, and for Fort Hill, it's the former! Great small business who does it right!

They sent my bill to collections because they spelled my name wrong and my insurance rejected their…read moreclaim. Told them their mistake and it wasn't corrected.

The dentist is very nice and so is the rest of the staff, but they try to schedule too many people…read moreat the same time to make as much money as possible. As a result, the work is not always the best quality. They need to slow down, bill a little less, and provide quality care to the patients that are in the office.

Had a new upper plate made it did not fit I had to go back twice and it still does not fit yet now…read moretheir trying to bill me $200 for the refit. They should be paying me for having to come back twice. first visit the used computer for measurements that did not work so they went old school with the goop in your mouth and they still got it wrong! now I have to wait till my medicare will pay for a new refit but I will not be going there for it!

Excellent dentistry... Dr Wilson has a good sense of humor too... and pain free... wowread more

Couldn't have asked for a better visit even though I had two fillings replaced. Completely pain…read morefree, Dr. Wilson and staff was amazing!!! Would definitely recommend for your dental needs.

Calls me an hour before my appointment that I had made 2 months in advance telling me they have to…read morereschedule me. Doesn't apologize. Sounded rushed and unorganized

Very nice staff and conveniently located. I was looking for a new dentist and I'm glad I found…read moreCarolina Oaks dental

Continuing previous review, I did pick up a paper prescription form without problem and brought it…read moreto a local pharmacy. The pharmacist told me she could not give me the medication because it was too soon to refill it! I explained that this was a new prescription, that I had been to the other pharmacy (an in-supermarket pharmacy, at a store where I do my weekly grocery shopping) only to discover that they never received it. The pharmacist learned from the in-store pharmacy that the script had indeed been called in -- the day following the day when Keowee said it had been called in, and several hours after I had been there. The in-store pharmacy did not have the medication in stock because the dentist had given the wrong form; he prescribed tablets but clindamycin does not come in tablet form, only in capsule form. So the in-store pharmacy transferred the prescription to a larger national-chain pharmacy in the belief that the larger pharmacy would have this "specialized" medication, but *without advising me.* Apparently the dentist was not the only incompetent in this drama. I told the pharmacist the story and convinced her that this was a new prescription. The pharmacist, bless her heart, convinced the other pharmacy to annul the called-in prescription so it could be treated as a new prescription and I managed to *finally* get the medication. But she did check with me as to the dentist's instructions, and I confirmed the TID on the script that I was indeed told to take it three times a day. The reason she was confused was because the prescription was for 28 tablets, which of course is a number not divisible by three. Nobody needs this kind of drama in their life, so as I said previously I will *not* be returning to Keowee Family Dentistry.

I would like to give this dentist and his staff a TRUE review WITHOUT the drama of a person that…read moreshould be writing fiction for Barns and Noble. I had lived in this area ,Oconee County, for 63 years and had many dentist appointments over those years. I had always had painful and unnecessary treatments UNTIL someone recommended KEOWEE FAMILY DENTISTRY in Seneca. My dental life was changed ( and I'm being honest) after I visited this office. Never have I been hurt with any procedure, in fact I'm always being ask if I'm ok or feeling anything. I felt respected and cared for. This dentist replaced a crown free of charge and this was after I had convinced myself the problem was from my receding gums. He saw that was not the case and convinced me it was the crown itself. A new crown ,free of charge, absolutely fix the problem. When someone tells the truth even though it means they could have made money by lying , that is someone I want on my side. When I moved out of state I pleaded with them to move with me. When you find a dentist with that kind of compassion you do not want to lose them. Fast forward 6 and 1/2 years later I moved back and even though I live in another county I drive the one hour distance there for my dentist needs. They truly are so very nice, helpful, caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate! If you dread dentist appointments like I did ( thinking they are all the same) please give KEOWEE FAMILY DENTISTRY IN SENECA SC a try and see for yourself.