Rice Creek Family Dentistry is a highly regarded dental clinic located at 4547 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. Founded by the husband-and-wife team of Angela (DMD) and Andrew Schweiger in 2009, the practice emphasizes a patient-centered philosophy. Their core mission is to promote and maintain excellent
oral health, with a strong focus on preventative care to help patients avoid complex dental issues. Andrew Schweiger manages the business aspects, while Dr. Angela Schweiger leads the clinical care. They have also expanded their model to a new practice in Lexington, South Lake Family Dental, demonstrating their success and dedication to their approach.
The clinic offers a wide range of dental services designed to meet the diverse needs of families. These services include:
Preventative Oral Health:
Dental Cleanings and checkups, sealants, fluoride treatments, and mouth guards.
Restorative Dentistry:
fillings,
crowns, bridges, dentures, implant-supported dentures, and
root canal treatment.
Cosmetic Dentistry:
teeth whitening,
veneers, tooth bonding, and smile makeovers.
Orthodontics:
Invisalign clear aligners for teeth straightening.
Periodontics:
Gum Disease Treatment, bone grafting, gum grafting, and periodontal pocket reduction.
Oral Surgery: Extractions, and management of oral trauma, bone grafting and soft tissue grafting.
Endodontics: Diagnosis and treatment for cracked teeth, oral trauma, pulpotomy, and root canal treatment.
Emergency
dental care: Prompt assistance for urgent dental issues such as toothaches, cracked teeth, knocked-out teeth, and infections.
Rice Creek Family Dentistry is known for its commitment to patient comfort and education. They strive to alleviate dental anxiety through sedation options and by taking the time to explain procedures thoroughly and answer all patient questions. New adult patients receive an extended initial appointment to discuss their oral health and smile goals in detail. The clinic's environment is designed to feel welcoming and comfortable, akin to a home. They also offer convenient online scheduling and manage patient paperwork efficiently to maximize one-on-one time with providers. Dr. Bailey J Biwer, DDS, is also part of the team, bringing additional expertise in restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, dental cosmetics, and Invisalign. The clinic accepts various insurance plans and aims to provide affordable and accessible care to the Columbia community.
