Can I get a same-day appointment if I have a dental emergency?

Yes. One patient called Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., was seen at 10 a.m., and completed a full diagnostic within 45 minutes, including x-rays and scan.

Do they work with patients who have had bad past experiences at dentists?

Yes. Multiple reviewers mention past dental trauma or anxiety. Staff proactively reassign to familiar hygienists and emphasize comfort over speed.

What areas do they serve?

Their website lists Greenville and Landrum, SC. Patients report driving up to 50 miles for their care.

Wood Creek Dental

Updated 2026-08-18 · 3,343 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,191 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(1191) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Full Mouth Dental ImplantsOral & Maxillofacial SurgerySingle Tooth ImplantsSedation DentistryPeriodontal Implant SpecialistsCosmetic & Prosthodontic Implants

Services: Full Mouth Dental Implants, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Single Tooth Implants
Reviews: 1191

What recent reviews say

Patients return year after year or drive miles out of the way, consistently experiencing a calm, judgment-free environment where staff remember names and adapt on the fly. The team (Dr. Paul, Dr. Pahl, Dr. K. White, hygienist Michelle, hygienist Pam, and front-desk staff) combines gentle chairside manner with thorough diagnostics and clear explanation; even first-time patients and those with past dental trauma report feeling heard and cared for rather than rushed.

Wood Creek handles everything from routine cleanings to complex implant work, and their responsiveness shows in same-day emergency slots and same-week specialist referrals. The physical space adds to the experience: a tree-lined building with original artwork, ample parking, and a "good vibe from the top" that reviewers note sets the tone for every visit.

Praised for

gentle, pain-free technique
friendly and welcoming staff
thorough and professional care
understanding and accommodating approach

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Best for: patients with past dental trauma, anxiety, or those seeking a long-term care relationship with consistent staff.

Think twice if: no substantive complaints appear in reviews; all concerns are appropriately addressed. No honest caveat grounded in the data.

Strengths

gentle, anxious-patient-friendly approach
named, consistent hygienists and dentists
responsive emergency and specialist referral
professional diagnostics without unnecessary procedures

Worth knowing

Dr. Paul, Dr. Pahl, and Dr. K. White lead clinical care
hygienists Michelle and Pam named for gentleness and skill
tree-lined, art-filled facility with ample parking off Pelham Road
same-day emergency appointment availability (Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. same-day in documented case)
staff proactively reassign patients to preferred hygienists to manage anxiety
diagnostic imaging (x-rays, full scan) done before any procedure recommendations

What reviews say by service

Full Mouth Dental Implants: team handles complex cases confidently; reviewers trust them with anything they 'might develop down the road'
Single Tooth Implants: no explicit reviews of single-tooth implants; category listed but evidence limited
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: handled with professionalism; patients report no pain and clear explanation of treatment
Periodontal Implant Specialists: no explicit reviews of periodontal implant work; category listed but evidence limited
Sedation Dentistry: approach emphasizes calming anxious patients without sedation mention; sedation available per website but not reviewed in detail
Cosmetic & Prosthodontic Implants: no explicit reviews; veneers, teeth whitening, and cosmetic work listed on website but not discussed by reviewers

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.79 average across the 126 periodontal implant specialists businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 93

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 80

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

1149

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment if I have a dental emergency?: Yes. One patient called Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., was seen at 10 a.m., and completed a full diagnostic within 45 minutes, including x-rays and scan.
Do they work with patients who have had bad past experiences at dentists?: Yes. Multiple reviewers mention past dental trauma or anxiety. Staff proactively reassign to familiar hygienists and emphasize comfort over speed.
What areas do they serve?: Their website lists Greenville and Landrum, SC. Patients report driving up to 50 miles for their care.