Ammons Dental by Design James Island Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars based on 194 reviews on Google.
Paula Schmidt · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago
This place is amazing and the hygienist Catherine Palyok is a treasure!! She's passionate about preventing and reversing damage wherever possible, and not only thoroughly cleaned our teeth, she also explained how we can improve our routines going forwards to remineralize and hopefully reverse a few issues, even typing up after-care AM & PM plans. Her delight in the process is a joy - so much that you can't help but feel revitalized about taking better care of yourself, too :)
Dr. Ammons and Dr. McKenna were absolutely lovely, as is the delightful receptionist Kelsey up front :) So grateful we've found our dental home!
Kelsey Phillips · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I worked in dental/ dental software for years early on in my career so I am VERY picky and hesitant when it comes to new providers. I was nervous coming in that I would be over prescribed treatment and upsold on things I did not truly need. That could not have been further from the truth. My hygienist was kind, understanding, and helped me update my routine. She was patient, understanding and relatable. I got bad news from Dr. Mckenna: potentially need a root canal or crown but we were going to try a filling first.
The day of my appointment Kelsey at the front desk was very kind, understanding, and helpful navigating the financials. She looked out for me and helped me play the insurance balancing act. The dental assistant (whose name i unfortunately did not get) was great. She was kind, explained everything clearly, and was great at helping calm my pre-procedure nerves. Dr. McKenna is a rockstar. and I don't say that lightly. I have met and worked with hundreds of dentists over the years, and she is hands down one of the best I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is super relatable, down to earth, and just instantly makes you feel comfortable. We were able to just do a filling thankfully, and the conservative approach saved me from spending thousands of dollars I did not have. Tears filled my eyes leaving the appointment because I was just so grateful for the experience over all. I will always recommend this office, if you are looking for somewhere to go this is your sign!
headstill · 1 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago
Went to said location, (there are many) to get my dental needs discussed and performed. I was expecting the full assessment but was told I needed to see the “Owner” who was not at this location. They said I had to go to another location at another time to get “assessed”. In the “process” they charged my insurance account even though they clearly told me that no insurance will be needed.
As a whole experience, Ammon Dental was not prepared or organized in there practice. The receptionist at both locations were not professional and did not act confident in their work. When I went to see the owner it was clear his main concerns are volume of patients not individual care. He was definitely not prepared to see me. In my past experience and with that type of performance , comes a lot of mistakes. Too many red flags at this Dentist practice to feel confident that they would do the right job (implants). I asked for my insurance refund and they have been slow playing to refund me if they ever will? Now I have to get my insurance involved to reverse the charges… complete waste of a few people’s time that could have all been avoided with proper attention from a qualified staff. I cannot recommend Ammons for dental work.
Stephanie Easterling · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 months ago
I love Ammons! When I first started going there, I had severe dental anxiety. I’ve been putting it off for so long because I just didn’t want to deal with it. When I could no longer put it off I found Ammons and I’m so glad I did. They treat me with kindness and really know what they’re doing. I love them so much that I switched my kids to their office as well. Now my kids love it just as much as I do!
Alissa Walseman · 5 out of 5 stars · 7 months ago
I absolutely love Ammons Dental on James Island! Catherine is amazing — she’s super friendly, caring, and genuinely makes you feel comfortable the entire time. She does an awesome job cleaning teeth and really takes her time to make sure everything is perfect. You can tell she truly cares about her patients. I always leave with a brighter smile and a great experience. Highly recommend!
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About Ammons Dental by Design James Island
Ammons Dental by Design's James Island office is located at 1739-B Maybank Highway in Charleston, South Carolina. The practice describes itself as a welcoming, comfortable environment where an experienced and compassionate team provides comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. For patients with missing teeth, the office's restorative services include dental implants, All-on-4 dental implants for replacing multiple missing teeth, denture stabilization, dentures, and dental bridges. The website also lists single implant pricing that covers the implant, abutment, and crown, along with a free consultation that includes a CT scan and X-rays.
Beyond implants, the James Island location offers general, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry, including root canals, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, clear aligners, wisdom tooth removal, and sedation dentistry. The office highlights patient comfort with amenities such as sedation, pillows and blankets, headphones, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair access, and it notes accommodations for children with special needs. The practice says it customizes restorations to blend with natural teeth and preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. Financing options are listed on the site, including CareCredit and Lending Club, and the practice runs new patient specials.
Meet the Doctors
The James Island office is led by Dr. McKenna Freund, DDS, who the practice's website identifies as its James Island dentist. Dr. Freund earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She relocated to Charleston after practicing for two years in Chicago, where she provided treatments including clear aligners, crowns, dentures, extractions, and restorative care. The site notes she focuses on listening closely and putting anxious patients at ease. Ammons Dental by Design was founded by Dr. Michael Ammons, DMD, who is quoted on the James Island page and listed on the practice's team page, which also includes Dr. Charles Lynam, Dr. Blakeney Sitton, and Dr. William Lawhon across its South Carolina offices.
