Restoring confidence, comfort and quality of life in Columbia
For many people, missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures change more than their smile.
They can make favorite meals difficult, family photographs awkward and everyday conversations less comfortable.
At The Palms Denture and Implant Center, Dr. Mike Smith believes dentistry should help patients feel confident about the way they look, eat and live. His goal is to make that next step welcoming, understandable and personal.
Experience with a personal touch
Dr. Smith brings more than 30 years of dental experience to the Columbia area, including two decades focused on dentures and dental implants.
A graduate of the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, he also served with the National Health Service Corps and helped teach future dentists.
At The Palms, that experience is paired with a straightforward philosophy: listen first, explain the options and treat every patient with respect.
More options for missing teeth
The practice offers traditional and digital dentures, partial dentures, dental implants and implant-supported replacements. Treatment is tailored to each patient’s oral health, goals and budget.
Modern care, made comfortable
For patients who have put off treatment because of dental anxiety, The Palms offers a relaxed setting and oral conscious sedation for suitable patients following an individual health evaluation.
Technology also plays an important role. Three-dimensional cone beam imaging and digital X-rays help guide evaluation and treatment planning.
An intraoral digital scanner captures detailed, three-dimensional images for dental impressions, often reducing the need for traditional impression trays and materials.
Whether patients are considering a new denture or dental implants, the team explains what the process may involve before treatment begins.
A first step without pressure
For many patients, cost and uncertainty can feel like the biggest obstacles. The Palms offers complimentary consultations so people can discuss their concerns and explore appropriate treatment possibilities.
The practice accepts many major dental insurance plans and offers financing options, including Cherry Financing, subject to approval.
Veterans, active-duty service members, spouses of veterans and first responders may qualify for the practice’s advertised 10 percent discount.
Dr. Smith wants people to know that they do not need to feel embarrassed about the condition of their teeth. A conversation can be the beginning of a healthier, more confident smile.
Your next chapter could begin with a smile. Call 803-604-4440 for a complimentary consultation. The Palms is at 1600 Lake Murray Boulevard in Columbia. For more information vist www.thepalmsdental.com.
Dr. Mike Smith
D.D.S., F.I.C.O.I., F.A.A.I.P.
