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Total Dental Care of South Carolina

Updated 2026-08-21 · 668 reviewed · 56 listed · Scored from 212 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(212) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsSedation & Sleep Dentistry for ImplantsPeriodontics & Implant Placement
Total Dental Care of South Carolina
Services
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants, Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
Reviews
212

What recent reviews say

Total Dental Care has earned strong loyalty for Dr. Forbes' steady skill and a team that genuinely calms anxious patients. Modern carousel X-ray equipment, transparent post-visit summaries, and willingness to squeeze in emergencies stand out. One severe complaint about deep cleaning, tooth grinding, and follow-up care raises questions about consistency on complex cases.

The business handles general dentistry, extractions, and sedation implant work, serving Columbia families seeking reliable long-term care. Most praise centres on routine cleanings and straightforward procedures rather than advanced implant work.

Praised for
  • Dr. Forbes and staff skill and patience
  • gentle care and anxiety management
  • state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
  • fast scheduling and emergency responsiveness
  • detailed explanations and care plans
Watch-outs
  • deep cleaning performed without adequate numbing
  • unnecessary retreatment of existing fillings
  • tooth damage and inadequate communication about procedures
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Best for: Anxious or returning patients seeking consistent general care and emergency scheduling in Columbia.
Think twice if: One patient reported inadequate numbing during deep cleaning, unnecessary retreatment, and tooth damage. Ask specifically about their deep cleaning protocol and get a second opinion on major restorative work.

Strengths

  • Dr. Forbes known for patience and skill
  • modern carousel X-ray imaging
  • staff that excels at calming dental anxiety
  • same-day or next-day scheduling for emergencies

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Forbes (dentist)
  • Rebecca and Amy (dental assistants praised by name)
  • Carousel X-ray imaging system that completes full mouth imaging in seconds
  • Care plan summaries provided before patient leaves
  • Emergency appointments often accommodated same day or next day
  • Operating since 1985

What reviews say by service

Single Tooth Implants
Routine implant work mentioned in context of aftercare maintenance; no detailed feedback on quality.
Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
Staff praised for calming anxious patients; sedation itself not detailed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.75 average across the 28 periodontics & implant placement businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 75
Review volume 100
Review recency 80
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get an appointment quickly for a dental emergency?
Yes. One reviewer reported a same-day appointment for an abscessed tooth, and multiple reviews cite Dr. Forbes' willingness to work people in promptly.
What imaging equipment do they use?
Their website lists a high-tech carousel X-ray system that completes full-mouth imaging in seconds, replacing older bite-wing film clips.
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Last updated 2026-08-21