Coastal Kids Dental & Braces - Dorchester Road
Braces started, adjusted and finished on upper Dorchester Road, near Ladson.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Coastal Kids Dental & Braces - Dorchester Road
8600 Dorchester Road is the inland end of the Coastal Kids map, up where North Charleston runs into Ladson and the Summerville commuter belt takes over. No part of the trip involves a bridge, which is most of the appeal out this way, and the parking sits flat and adjacent rather than in a garage you have to negotiate with a stroller.
Orthodontics carries much of the schedule at this office, and it helps to know what is actually happening while a wire is on. A bracket does not drag a tooth through bone. It applies steady light pressure, and the bone remodels around it: cells dissolve bone on the side the tooth is heading toward and lay it down behind. That biology sets the pace, which is why adjustments sit weeks apart rather than days, and why more force does not produce faster teeth. It also explains retainers. For months after the brackets come off, the fibres holding each tooth in its socket are still reorganising, and an unretained tooth drifts back toward where it began. Retention is not the optional epilogue to braces; it is the half that keeps the result.
Not every case has the same shape. Mild crowding in a growing jaw may need nothing beyond expansion and alignment. Severe crowding can require permanent teeth to be removed to make room. A bite that is skeletal rather than dental, where the jaws themselves are mismatched, has a treatment window tied to growth that eventually closes. Elastics are where most of the variation in outcome hides, because they work only for the hours a teenager actually wears them.
Everything else a child needs is handled here as well: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants, fillings, crowns, extractions, pulp therapy, space maintainers, laser tongue and lip tie correction, special-needs dentistry, and nitrous oxide when a child needs help settling enough for treatment to happen at all. Weekdays open at 7:30am and Saturday mornings run 8:00am to noon, which is where the wire changes and cleanings that cannot come out of a school day tend to land.
The inland Coastal Kids office at 8600 Dorchester Road, near Ladson and the Summerville commuter belt, where orthodontics carries much of the schedule alongside exams, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulp therapy, space maintainers and nitrous oxide for anxious children. Weekdays open at 7:30am and Saturday mornings run 8:00am to noon.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Orthodontics, Braces, Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Cleanings
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
605 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Great service
My daughter had her first dental appointment at 17 months here and it was not a great experience. They did not take their time with her to make her feel comfortable and barely spoke to either of us. We also waited almost an hour because of insurance (which I understand happens) but more communication about it all would have been nice. I would just not recommend this place for smaller kids.
They were just so sweet, so helpful. I made so many mistakes, but they fixed. It took such great care of my grandson. They were able to do the things they need to do for him. Cause with their knowledge on dealing with children, they are the best. I would recommend them for children of all ages
It’s been one month since we switched to Coastal Dental, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. My daughter has been going to the dentist since she was 2 years old, but she has always been very anxious about dental visits. This was the first time she felt safe enough to go through both her cleaning and procedure. The team is simply amazing. They are kind, patient, and respectful with children. They explain every step of the process and know exactly how to make kids feel comfortable. Doing what you love with genuine care truly makes a difference, even in ways that may seem simple. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our family!
Always go above and beyond for both of my children! Neurodivergent friendly and accommodate my sensory sensitive kiddo with a quiet room and work with his comfort levels! When my oldest chipped his front tooth they worked us in and fixed it that day!! We are so appreciative!!
Dr Kali is so amazing! My daughter usually has really bad anxiety but the way Dr Kali interacted with her, you would never have known! She was super gentle and kind while talking her and reassuring her! Thank you so much! I highly recommend!!!THANKS SO MUCH! Isabella Mack
The staff is always so pleasant and warming. I moved out of the area but I drive 30 mins to bring my kids back to this office. Thank you for always making their experience better than what I’ve experience myself when I was younger. Kudos to you all!!
We are so happy to have found Coastal Kids! Dr. Jules and Dr. Calli have been incredible with our son. The hygienists, too! He just turned 5 and needed cavities taken care of, which required two separate appointments. I was honestly white-knuckling the first visit because of my own childhood experiences at the dentist - but it could not have gone better. He had no idea he had gotten shots at the first one (not needed for the second) and walked away thinking it was fun. By the second appointment, I felt completely at ease, and it was such a breeze. He genuinely loves coming in. He’s a very curious, animated kid, and they take the time to answer all of his questions and make him feel comfortable. It truly could not have been a better experience. As someone who grew up fearing the dentist, I’m so grateful my son won’t have those same memories.
From my very first phone call with Mary, I knew my son would be in good hands. She made us feel truly welcomed as new patients and was professional, patient, and friendly. When we arrived for his appointment, the entire staff reflected those same qualities—friendly, professional, and efficient. The experience was exactly what I had hoped for. I would highly recommend Coastal Kids!!
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