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Family Dental Health of Forest Acres

Updated 2026-07-21 · 326 reviewed · 38 listed · Scored from 597 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(597) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth Implants
Family Dental Health of Forest Acres
Services
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants
Reviews
597

What recent reviews say

Staff greet patients warmly and stay calm during nervous moments, especially during extractions and surgery. Cleanings are thorough, facilities are spotless, and appointments move fast-patients often in and out within 45 minutes. The practice has gained trust from newcomers to the area seeking a reliable dentist quickly.

The team includes Dr. Hicklin and experienced hygienists who listen to concerns before starting work. Emergency slots open same-day for toothaches. Patients with past bad experiences report feeling at home here, drawn back by the soothing atmosphere and professional but approachable staff.

Praised for
  • friendly, courteous staff
  • patient and gentle care
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • quick appointments and short wait
  • warm, inviting atmosphere
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Best for: Nervous patients, people needing emergency care, and families seeking friendly, efficient general dentistry.

Strengths

  • same-day emergency appointments
  • thorough cleanings
  • calm approach to nervous patients
  • spotless facilities and fast visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Hicklin mentioned by name in surgery feedback
  • Hygienists known for patient comfort and thorough cleanings
  • Emergency same-day appointments available
  • Typical appointment duration 40-50 minutes for cleanings
  • Multiple locations including Forest Drive in Columbia

What reviews say by service

All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
No specific all-on-4 or full arch reviews found; category listed on website but not evidenced in review text.
Single Tooth Implants
No specific single-tooth implant reviews found; category listed on website but not evidenced in review text.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.8 average across the 24 all-on-4 & full arch implants businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
17
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4
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2
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14

Common questions

Can I get an appointment the same day for a toothache?
Yes. Recent reviews confirm they schedule emergency appointments the same morning callers report pain, depending on availability.
How long does a routine cleaning take?
Most cleanings take 40 to 50 minutes, based on patient accounts of arriving at 8:00 and departing by 8:41 or 8:50.
Do you treat nervous dental patients?
Yes. Reviewers with anxiety and nerve pain report staff took time to comfort them before procedures, with success on extractions and surgery.

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Last updated 2026-07-21