Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: two locations compared for oral surgery
Both locations carry the same name and near-identical scores, so this comes down to which surgeon and care style fit your case. Business A is built around Dr. Myrick and Dr. Bhatt, known for calming nervous first-time surgical patients with clear, upfront explanations. Business B centers on Dr. Ashley Tankersley, praised for pain-free technique and handling complex cases like impacted teeth or elderly patients. See our methodology for how these scores are built.
Verdict
Both locations score identically on paper (92.9, 4.9 stars), so the choice hinges on which surgeon and case type match your needs. Pick the first for a surgeon-led, anxiety-calming approach with fast scheduling and a slightly larger track record. Pick the second if you need a surgeon experienced with complex or high-risk cases, Spanish-language support, or insurance coordination alongside a strong pain-management reputation.
Which should you pick?
Pick Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery if
- You want a surgical team known for walking anxious, first-time patients through every step before the procedure
- You value same-day emergency scheduling and a fast check-in process
- You want the location with the larger review base backing its 4.9 rating
Pick Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery if
- You or a family member has a complex case, like an impacted tooth or an elderly patient needing extra care
- You need Spanish-language support or want confirmation that insurance is accepted
- Pain-free extraction technique and detailed aftercare instructions are your top priority
The differences that matter
- Lead surgeon and style. Business A's reviews center on Dr. Myrick and Dr. Bhatt calming anxious patients through detailed, honest explanations, while Business B's reviews center on Dr. Tankersley's pain management skill and bedside manner.
- Case complexity handled. Business B's summary specifically calls out ease with complex cases, including 95-year-old patients and impacted teeth, a detail not mentioned in Business A's data.
- Language access. Business B offers Spanish-language support and accepts insurance per its review data, a point not mentioned for Business A.
- Review volume. Business A has a larger review sample (1,005 vs 889), giving its 4.9 rating slightly more weight.
- First-time surgery anxiety. Business A's summary specifically highlights turning an intimidating first surgical experience into a manageable one, a theme not called out in Business B's data.
Side by side
- Google rating
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: 4.9 (1014 reviews)
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: 4.9 (898 reviews)
- Services
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: full mouth implants, periodontal implants, oral surgery implant placement, single tooth implants
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: full mouth implants, periodontal implants, same day implants, oral surgery implant placement
- Best for nervous first-timers
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Strong fit, reviews highlight calming, detailed consent process
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Not specifically called out in data
- Best for complex or high-risk cases
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Not specifically called out in data
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Strong fit, reviews cite elderly patients and impacted teeth handled with ease
- Language/insurance access
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Not mentioned in data
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Spanish-speaking staff, insurance accepted
- Verification
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Google-verified
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: Google-verified
- Composite score
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: 93
- Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery: 93
Within 3 points of each other, so treat them as effectively tied on overall quality. The choice below is about fit, not the score.
What reviewers say
Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
Staff take time to answer questions and calm nerves; reviewers consistently mention feeling heard and comfortable despite anxiety about surgery. Multiple surgeons (Dr. Collins, Dr. Bhatt, Dr. Myrick) earned praise for skill and clear explanations. Wisdom teeth removal and extractions with grafts went smoothly with minor expected discomfort. Scheduling was fast and wait times short.
Front desk and nursing teams were described as kind, professional, and genuinely caring. The practice accommodated patients with major anxiety and emotional barriers to care. Reviewers appreciated detailed aftercare instructions and follow-up attention. One patient noted happy, lighthearted staff made the experience refreshing.
Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
People who've had teeth pulled here or referred family for urgent extractions consistently praise Dr. Tankersley's gentle technique and the team's immediate attention to serious cases. Staff members are warm and knowledgeable. The office feels well-organized, with efficient check-in and clear explanations of next steps.
Dr. Ashley Tankersley and her surgical team handle extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and full mouth reconstruction. Patients with dental anxiety or prior bad experiences report feeling cared for and supported. The practice serves the Eastside and broader Upstate region.
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FAQ
- Are these two really different businesses?
- They share the same name and nearly identical composite scores, but the review data points to different lead surgeons (Dr. Myrick and Dr. Bhatt at Business A, Dr. Tankersley at Business B) and different care emphases.
- Which one is better for a complicated oral surgery case?
- Business B's review summary specifically mentions handling complex cases, including elderly patients and impacted teeth, with ease.
- Which one is better if I'm nervous about surgery?
- Business A's reviews focus heavily on calming first-time patients through clear, upfront explanations and a family-like atmosphere.
- Does either location offer Spanish-language support?
- Business B's data notes Spanish-speaking staff and insurance acceptance; this isn't mentioned in Business A's data.