Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  While minimal prep veneers are typically considered to be more convenient than traditional veneers, they aren’t right for everyone. Minimal prep veneers are ideal for patients who wish to make subtle changes to their appearance, as opposed to full smile makeovers. In addition, patients who have severe gaps or unevenness in their teeth may find that orthodontic treatments are a better option. Dr. Nick and his dental team will conduct a thorough oral exam to determine whether minimal prep veneers are a good solution for a patient. They will treat any oral health problems, including infections and tooth decay, prior to placing the veneers. Minimal prep veneers are generally less expensive than traditional veneers, making them a good option for patients who are budget-conscious.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Quality dentistry involves more than routine cleanings and exams. While general and restorative dentists focus on the health and function of your smile, our cosmetic dentist, Nick Pournaras, combines his deep understanding of dental aesthetics with the latest techniques to improve the appearance of your smile based on your individual goals.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Veneers are thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are placed over the front of a tooth to cover imperfections. Dr. Nick offers traditional porcelain veneers as well as minimal-prep veneers to patients of our Columbia-area dental practice.
• Veneers
  Individuals who have chipped, cracked, or stained teeth often feel self-conscious about their appearance and are reluctant to show their smiles. Nevertheless, many hesitate to seek treatment for their dental problems because they fear that it will involve long, painful procedures. Fortunately, at the office of Dr. Nick Pournaras, nothing could be further from the truth. Dr. Nick offers many pain-free, highly effective cosmetic treatments, including minimal prep veneers, to patients of his Columbia dental practice.
• Crowns
  If damaged teeth are affecting the health and appearance of your smile, and you would like to learn more about dental crowns, contact Columbia Smiles today to schedule a consultation.
• Bridges
  Missing teeth can create a number of oral health problems and have a negative effect on the appearance of your smile. Dr. Nicholas Pournaras knows how important replacing missing teeth is to preserving the condition of your mouth and preventing disease and infection. This is why he offers dental bridges at his Columbia dental practice as an effective and long-lasting solution to tooth loss. His commitment to patient care and use of the most advanced dental technology will make the restoration of your smile a comfortable, easy experience.
• Dental Bonding
  Even minor chips, cracks, or stains in their teeth can cause people to feel self-conscious about their smiles. These aesthetic imperfections not only dull the appearance of the teeth, but they can have adverse effects on the health of the mouth. At Columbia Smiles, Dr. Nicholas Pournaras offers dental bonding as a pain-free solution to cosmetic flaws in the teeth. Patients of his Columbia dental practice often find that restoring the natural beauty of their smiles is safer and easier than they ever imagined.
• Restorative Dentistry
  There are a variety of factors that can adversely affect the health of your teeth. While it is ideal to keep your natural teeth over the course of your lifetime, there are options for restoring your smile after tooth loss or damage. Dr. Nick Pournaras is skilled at a number of restorative dentistry procedures and can help you take back your smile. When you visit our Columbia dental practice, you will benefit from the state-of-the-art technology that will make restoring your smile a comfortable and effective process.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
• Apicoectomy

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A restoration is a dental crown, bridge, or denture crafted to closely resemble and function like a natural tooth or teeth. It firmly attaches to the abutment.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental Implants Anyone with one or more missing teeth knows how hard it can be to eat, speak, and smile comfortably. Dental implant-supported restorations can replace missing teeth from the root to the chewing surface for excellent stability and function.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Jaw Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
• Ridge Augmentation
• Bone Grafting
  Leaving tooth loss unaddressed for an extended period of time can result in jawbone atrophy that eventually renders the area unable to support a dental implant. However, patients with jawbone degradation may still be candidates after undergoing bone grafting, a process of adding donor tissue to replace recessed tissue. We also offer mini dental implants, which require less supportive bone tissue than traditional implants.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics Are you looking for straight teeth and a more beautiful smile, but want to avoid lengthy orthodontic treatments? Our Six Month Smiles® orthodontic treatment could be your answer to a straighter, more attractive smile in as little as six months.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  At Columbia Smiles in Columbia, SC, Dr. Nick Pournaras can use Invisalign to help you achieve the smile you've been dreaming of.
• Braces
  Unlike traditional braces, Six Month Smiles was created exclusively for adult patients. Each set of aligners is custom-made for the individual, allowing a more comfortable wear and impressive results.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  If you wish you had a smile you could show off, Dr. Nicholas Pournaras of Columbia Smiles may be able to help. We provide both at-home and in-office teeth whitening treatments to patients throughout Columbia, SC, for dramatic results in as little as one appointment.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Do you have cracks, chips, stains, or other dental flaws that make you unhappy with the look of your smile? Columbia Smiles offers a range of cosmetic dentistry services that can give your smile a brighter, more balanced, and healthier appearance.
• General Dentistry
  “For many years I was self-conscious about my smile. Before my smile enhancement, I would not smile without covering some of my teeth in front of my closest friends and family. I knew one day that I would like to correct my smile, but did not know where to start. I found Dr. Nick on their website and scheduled a consultation and general dentistry. I quickly knew he was the right choice for me. He and his team took great care in providing information and support before, during and after treatment. The very next day after my cosmetic work was done someone walked up to me and told me that I had a “million dollar smile”.”