Welcome to Arsenal Hill Dentistry!
Conveniently located right across the street from the Governor’s mansion in downtown Columbia SC.
Why choose Dr. Kaitlyn Rucker to be your dentist in Columbia?
We realize that a visit to the dentist isn’t everyone’s favorite pastime, but our patient focused team is determined to make it more enjoyable. We help you feel comfortable smiling, have the best health and enjoy the foods you love. Everything we do is focused on the whole person – all of our dental solutions look naturally healthy, are functional and beautiful.
We always listen to your goals and needs before we recommend a treatment plan. We are thorough and pay attention to the smallest details so your smile reflects who you are. We believe in a doctor-patient partnership – Dr. Rucker always listens to your concerns and recommends treatments you can trust.
Dr. Rucker works very closely with one of the best dental laboratories in the southeast, which is located a few doors away from our office. The case engineers from the laboratory are available during your appointments to take custom shades, make custom changes and consult with us about materials or design. We also offer our patients cosmetic one on one consults with the laboratory ceramists.
Our Dental Services
Treatment that puts your needs first. We want you to feel safe, comfortable and excited about your dental care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Crowns, veneers and bridges can be used to improve the appearance of stained, chipped, missing or broken down teeth. We also offer laser gum recontouring to improve a “gummy” smile or to even out different height gingival margins.
We love transforming smiles – call us to see how we can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted.
Laser hygiene and cold sore treatment
Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) enables us to destroy the bacteria that cause inflammation and periodontal disease. Cold sores are most effectively treated before they develop a crust, so call us for an appointment as soon as the sore begins to feel tingly or itchy. Laser treatment may prevent the cold sore from breaking out altogether or even from recurring in the future.
Teeth Whitening
Tooth whitening is a safe and affordable way to restore a bright, beautiful shade to your teeth.
We offer in-office Zoom! Whitening to significantly whiten your smile in only one visit. Additionally, take home whitening trays can be made to perfectly fit your teeth and can be used with professional-strength whitening gel to maintain a bright white smile.
Clear Orthodontic Aligners
Clear Aligners are nearly invisible and provide you with discreet orthodontic treatment. These removable trays are made from transparent plastic, fit closely to your teeth and are almost invisible to the naked eye.
Ask us if you are a candidate to straighten your teeth without braces!
Botox/Xeomin
Dr. Rucker has been trained through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) on facial anatomy and advanced Botox and Xeomin injection techniques. Botox is a wrinkle relaxer that is used to soften forehead lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, and can even do a “lip flip”.
Botox can also be used to hide a gummy smile, and is often used as a therapeutic treatment for TMJ disorders.
Experience dentistry differently.
No dental insurance? Join our Dental Membership plan – your alternative to overpriced dental insurance or paying out of pocket.
Our dental membership plan is a low-cost annual membership that includes all of your essential dental care at 100% coverage. You’ll also receive discounts on other dental services and can even add family members to save more. Dental care can be less expensive than you think, especially when issues are addressed early with consistent preventative care. We also offer cosmetic addons to the plan like whitening and aligners with no insurance hassles like waiting periods, deductibles, or annual maximums. Ask us which plan is right for you.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
"Best dental appointment I've had. They are great and take the time to make sure you're comfortable. They explained what they were doing and why every step of the way, and made sure to check in and make sure nothing was hurting at multiple points during my exam.
Before this appointment, I associated going to the dentist with guilt and discomfort. That wasn't the case here though! The team clearly puts a lot of effort into making sure patients have a good experience."
"Dr. Rucker did my Botox, and it is absolutely amazing! She was very precise about what look I was going for - I did NOT want the "frozen" look, and she relaxed my forehead lines without eliminating all expression. Highly recommended!"
"Arsenal Hill is absolutely one of the best dental offices out there! They took a lot of time to review all of my dental needs and really made me feel comfortable with my visit. The treatment plan I was presented with clearly showed each step we'd be taking for my treatment. I'd recommend them to anyone in my family. I'd rate them 10 stars if I could."
"I had just moved to Columbia for my job, and I was looking for a dentist downtown. Dr. Rucker and I hit it off right away! She took her time to explain things and I felt like she cared about me as a person. If you're looking for a dentist conveniently located downtown, go see Dr. Rucker!"
"Great Location, with plenty of parking. Dr. Rucker and Jess were an absolute pleasure to work with. I tend to get pretty anxious at the dentist, but they made sure I was good to go every step of the way. Will definitely be going back!"
Our Team
Get to know us a little bit better, then make your appointment so that we can get to know YOU a little bit better.
Dr. Kaitlyn Rucker, DMD
Dr. Rucker is a 2018 Graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina’s School of Dentistry. She is a member of the ADA, AGD, AACD and SCDA.
She loves transforming smiles with her dentistry and treating facial esthetics and TMJ disorders.
She is Botox certified through the AAFE. She and her husband have two children and two huskies.
Contact Us
Conveniently located in downtown Columbia SC, right across the street from the Governor’s mansion on the corner of Gadsden and Richland Streets. Very easy access to I-126, I-277, I-26 and I-20.
Ample on-site parking behind our building, lot accessible from Richland Street. On-street parking also available.
For questions, appointments or emergencies you can call us Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM
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