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Best overall for general dentistry: Surfside Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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5 Surfside Beach clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surfside Family Dentistry | 37 |
| 2 | Tidelands Dental | 37 |
| 3 | Dunes Dental Services Inc | 37 |
| 4 | Kloch Family Dentistry with In-Office Denture Lab | 37 |
| 5 | South Strand Dental Associates PA | 33 |
Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.
Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach
1663 Glenns Bay Rd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575, United States
Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1625 Glenns Bay Rd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
100 Sutter Dr #106, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
As a recipient of the “Best of the Beach Award” annually since 2012, Dr. Alina Cretu and her team proudly serve the Surfside Beach and surrounding areas. We take care of patients of all ages with a continuing care approach and a conservative treatment philosophy. This means that we perform the least amount of dentistry needed, and we strive to preserve your natural tooth structure. Our goal is to help patients keep their natural teeth for their lifetime.
From Dunes Dental Services Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.1602 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1616 Azalea Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.
General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.
Typical ranges in USD for Surfside Beach, SC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkup exam | $55–$170 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
| Exam, cleaning and x-rays | $170–$390 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Surfside Beach
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | 1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed |
| Chair time | About 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning |
| Recovery | None for a routine checkup |
| When to see a specialist | When your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems |
We scored 5 Surfside Beach clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Surfside Beach data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |