Two dentists, one practice
Dr. Marcus Bell and Dr. Lena Ortiz both work at the chair every week, so you see a dentist who knows your history.
Meet the dentistsFamily dentistry in Charleston, South Carolina
Dentistry for the whole family
Dr. Marcus Bell and Dr. Lena Ortiz look after children from age two, their parents and their grandparents, in the same practice.
- 2 dentistsDr. Bell and Dr. Ortiz
- Age 2 and upChildren welcome here
- Early morningsSaturday hours too
A family dental practice in Charleston
Two dentists, one practice
Harbor View is a family practice on the South Carolina coast. Dr. Marcus Bell and Dr. Lena Ortiz see children from age two, their parents and their grandparents, and everyone is treated in the same rooms by a dentist who knows the family.
A first visit is mostly a conversation. We look at the teeth, take any x-rays we need, and tell you what we see, what we would do next and what can safely wait.
Early mornings and Saturdays are for families who cannot come in during the working week. Call (843) 555-0137 and we will find a time that fits.
Why families choose Harbor View
A small practice with two dentists, a hygienist and a front desk that knows your name.
Children from age two
A child's first visit starts at age two and moves at their pace: a look, a count, and a ride up and down in the chair.
Children's visitsSealants and fluoride
Where they will help, sealants and fluoride go on during the check-up, so a small tooth does not become a bigger problem.
How it worksEarly mornings and Saturdays
We keep the earliest slots and the Saturday list for parents who would otherwise have to take a day off work.
Call the practiceNervous patients welcome
Say so when you book and we will take it slowly, explain each step before we start, and stop whenever you want a break.
What to expectA plan you understand
You leave knowing what we found, what we would do about it and which treatment, if any, needs doing first.
Our approachQuestions before your first visit? Call us now
(843) 555-0137A full range of dental care
The six things we do most weeks, for children and adults alike.
Children's dentistry
First visits from age two, then check-ups as they grow. We count teeth, show them how the chair moves and keep the appointment short when it needs to be.
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Sealants and fluoride
A thin coating on the back teeth and a fluoride varnish, applied during a check-up to protect teeth that are still coming through.
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Fillings
Tooth coloured fillings for decay, usually finished in one appointment and numbed properly before anything begins.
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Crowns
A crown covers a tooth that has cracked or been weakened, and is matched to the colour of the teeth around it.
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Root canals
When a tooth is badly infected we clean it out and save it, with plenty of warning about what happens next.
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Night guards
A custom guard for people who grind their teeth at night, made from a mould we take in the chair.
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Early mornings and Saturdays
Appointments that fit around school and work
We hold the early slots and the Saturday list for families who cannot come in during the week. Tell us when you can get here and we will work around it.
Meet our dentists
Both are at the chair every week, treating children and adults in the same rooms.
Dr. Lena Ortiz
Dentist
Dr. Ortiz sees children and adults, and looks after many of the families who have been coming here since their children were small.
Dr. Marcus Bell
Dentist
Dr. Bell works with the families who come to Harbor View for crowns, root canals and the early morning appointments.
Before your first visit
The three things people ask us most often on the phone.
My child is two. What happens at the first visit?
A short appointment. We look at the teeth, count them, and let your child get used to the chair. Nothing is forced and nothing is done without telling them first.
It has been years since I saw a dentist.
Come in anyway. We start with a look and a clean, then talk about what needs doing and in what order. You will not be lectured about the gap.
Can the whole family be seen together?
Yes. Both dentists treat children and adults, so ask when you book and we will put your appointments next to each other.
Make an appointment
Call the practice on (843) 555-0137 or send us an email, and we will find an early morning, a daytime slot or a Saturday that suits your family.
Contact
Someone is at the desk during practice hours. If we are with a patient, leave a message and we will call you back.
Call us
Appointments, records and anything you need to ask about a child's first visit.
Appointment times
Early morning and Saturday appointments are available.
We are in Charleston, South Carolina. Ask when you call and we will give you the times we have free this week.