Goose Creek Family Dentistry offers professional dental care for adults and children in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We are dentists and team members serving North Charleston, Summerville, and surrounding areas.
When we provide a dental makeover treatment, we take your entire dental experience into account. For instance, one of our restorations will not only function and fit perfectly, but it will also look great and not cause you any future jaw pain or discomfort.
Also, when it comes to your dental health, paying for your treatment should be your last concern. We provide financing and payment options that will make paying for your dental treatment or procedure as easy as possible.
Finally, we believe in education. You should be completely informed about all aspects of your dental experience. Prior to your dental procedure we will discuss what materials will be used, how the procedure will be performed, what your teeth will look like afterward, and what results you can expect in the future.
Dr. Ryan Gilreath Dr. Ryan Gilreath was born and raised in Greer, South Carolina. He attended undergraduate at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. In 2004, Dr. Gilreath was awarded the highest academic honor award, Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Gilreath graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Gilreath has been in Charleston since 2003 and resides in Goose Creek, South Carolina. He is a member of the Goose Creek Rotary Club, American Dental Association, and SC Dental Association.His interests include boating, softball, exercising, and spending time with family. Dr. Gilreath speaks fluent Spanish. He resides as a dentist in Goose Creek, servicing Goose Creek, Summerville, North Charleston, and surrounding areas.
Dr. Ponton joined Goose Creek Family Dentistry in July 2016. His undergraduate degree is from the College of Charleston, where he earned a BS in biology and graduated cum laude. His Doctor of Dental Medicine degree is from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Ponton has an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. He resides in Charleston with his wife and son. He enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Ponton is a dentist in Goose Creek, servicing Goose Creek, North Charleston, Summerville, and surrounding areas.
Dr. Burgess grew up on James Island, SC. She is an honor graduate of Ashley Hall School. She went on to obtain her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston, graduating cum laude. Dr. Burgess graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2013 from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Al-Kakhan grew up around the Washington, D.C., area. He attended Virginia Tech where he earned his bachelors degree in biological sciences and went on to earn a masters degree in biomedicine. Dr. Al-Kakhan earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University. He then completed a one-year general practice residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham University Hospital. Dr. Al-Kakhan enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He enjoys working out, playing tennis, soccer and basketball, and he is an avid Manchester United and Virginia Tech fan!
Dr. Braxton is from Greenville, North Carolina, where she attended East Carolina University. She received a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and she was president of the East Carolina University Pre-Dental Honor society, graduating magna cum laude. She then moved to Chapel Hill, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. Dr. Braxton continued her dental studies at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Here she became proficient in multidisciplinary treatment planning, implant restorations, removable prostheses, CAD/CAM dentistry and treating patients with special health care needs. Dr. Braxton and her husband, Dewey, live on Sullivans Island, where they enjoy island life with their Yellow Lab, Sampson.
For over 40 years, Dr. Gilreath and our team have provided an inviting, positive atmosphere for our patients. When you visit our office in Goose Creek for the first time, you will be enveloped in a quiet, relaxed, and spa-like environment that will help you feel at ease. We cater to your comfort with warm blankets and a variety of beverages, including water and coffee. Contact us today to schedule your first visit with our team!