Oak Point Pediatric Dentistry
James Island pediatric office led by a board-certified dentist with laser tongue-tie training.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Oak Point Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Rachel Morris grew up in Charleston, went to Clemson, came back to the Medical University of South Carolina for dental school, spent two years in a pediatric residency at the University of Southern California, and then returned home to practice on James Island. Board certification in pediatric dentistry sits on top of that path. The office she runs on Oak Point Road is built around a narrow and deliberate focus: children only, with extra training in pediatric airway concerns, dental lasers, and tethered oral tissues through the Tongue-Tied Academy and Tethered Oral Tissue Specialty Training.
That last area is worth explaining, since it is why many families are sent here. A tongue tie or lip tie is a band of tissue restricting how far the tongue or upper lip can move. In an infant it can show up as a painful or shallow latch, a baby who feeds constantly without gaining weight, or a clicking sound while nursing. In an older child it can affect particular speech sounds or make it hard to clear food off the teeth. A frenectomy releases that band, and Dr. Morris performs it with a laser, which generally means no stitches and very little bleeding. What gets said less often is that the release is only half the job. Aftercare stretches, and frequently a lactation consultant or speech therapist working alongside, decide whether the result holds. Not every tie needs releasing, and a careful assessment should be willing to tell you so.
Alongside the specialty work sits the ordinary business of pediatric dentistry: first visits, exams, cleanings, preventive care and the slow job of making a dental chair unremarkable to a child. The practice frames its aim as parents feeling confident that the people treating their child know what they are doing, which is a fair description of what specialty training buys.
1721 Oak Point Road is on James Island, an easy trip for families around Camp Road, Riverland Terrace and the Folly Road corridor, and a few minutes from downtown over the connector outside rush hour. Hours are early: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. That works beautifully for a before-school appointment or a mid-morning pull-out, and not at all if you need an after-school slot.
Dr. Rachel Morris's James Island practice treats children only, combining routine pediatric care with laser frenectomy for tongue and lip ties and additional training in pediatric airway concerns. Mornings-only hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 2:30pm, suit before-school and mid-morning appointments.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Preventive Cleanings
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Smyleee Rating
Very Good
78 reviews
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Recent Reviews
We love this team!
Love this practice! Everyone there is super friendly, they make it so easy, and the kids come in and out without any complaints!
Amazing and kind team!
I had the opportunity to bring my own son to Dr. Rachel for a tongue tie consultation, and it only reinforced why I feel so confident referring families to her. She took the time to thoroughly evaluate his oral function, explain her findings, answer questions, and discuss all options without pressure. I appreciated her thoughtful, evidence-based approach and her ability to look at the whole child rather than focusing on a procedure alone. As a myofunctional therapist, collaboration and communication are incredibly important to me, and Dr. Rachel is a provider who truly values interdisciplinary care. Families can expect to feel heard, supported, and well-informed throughout the process. I am grateful to have such a knowledgeable and compassionate pediatric dentist in our community and look forward to continuing to work together to support our shared patients.
Love this dental practice. It has a small family feel where the wait times are minimal and all the hygienists know my child's name. Plenty of time is spent with my child, my appointments are never rushed. Super friendly staff!
My daughter needed two baby teeth extracted, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The team at Oak Point Pediatric Dentistry made my daughter feel so comfortable and at ease. I am so grateful we were referred to them and will start taking my daughter there for her cleanings.
I cannot recommend Dr. Rachel Morris and her team enough! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The staff knows exactly how to make little ones feel comfortable. Dr. Rachel was kind and gentle, and my children were at ease during the whole process. Highly recommend!
We had such a great experience at Oak Point Pediatric Dentistry. Both of my kids needed dental work — my daughter had an extraction and my son needed crowns — and the care they received was excellent. The doctors and staff were so kind, patient, and reassuring. They made my kids feel comfortable and safe, which means everything as a parent. The work was done beautifully, and the entire process was handled with professionalism and compassion. The whole office has such a welcoming, positive atmosphere, and every staff member we interacted with was lovely. I’m so grateful we found this practice and highly recommend them to other families.
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