Moore Smiles Nevis & St. Kitts
American-trained family and cosmetic dentistry tucked into Pinneys Estate
Why Go
When a cracked tooth threatens to derail your Caribbean escape, this Charlestown clinic is the calm, air-conditioned answer locals and long-stayers quietly rely on. Dr. Shaun Moore has been running his flagship practice in Louisville, Kentucky since 1999, and in 2016 he brought that same standard of care to Nevis, opening a full-service office that treats everyone from toddlers to snowbird retirees on both sides of the Narrows.
The Experience
Moore Smiles sits inside the Social Security Building at Pinneys Estate, an easy hop from Charlestown's ferry pier and a short drive from the resorts along Pinney's Beach. The reception area is bright, cool, and refreshingly unhurried, with staff who greet walk-ins by name and take the edge off any dental jitters. Treatment rooms are outfitted with the kind of modern imaging and sterilization equipment you'd expect back home, and the practice is wheelchair-accessible, which is a rarity on the island. Because Dr. Moore splits his time between Kentucky and Nevis, appointments fill up fast during the winter high season, so travelers with any inkling of a problem should call ahead rather than wait until pain sets in.
What to Try
Come in for a straightforward cleaning and check-up if you're on an extended stay, or book cosmetic work like whitening and veneers while you're already in vacation mode. The clinic also handles implants, crowns, fillings, extractions, and pediatric visits, so it's a one-stop option for family emergencies. Same-day fixes for lost fillings and chipped teeth are often possible if you catch them early in the week.
Insider Tip
Charlestown effectively closes down for weekends and public holidays, so if a filling starts twinging on a Friday, call 869-469-0220 that morning rather than hoping to find a dentist on Saturday. Bring your travel insurance details and any recent X-rays on your phone; the practice bills privately, and having imaging on hand can save you a second visit and a second fee.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Social Security Building, Pinneys Estate, Charlestown, Nevis — about a 5-minute drive north of the Charlestown ferry terminal. Phone: 869-469-0220. Website: moore-smilesnevisandstkitts.com. Appointments strongly recommended; walk-ins accepted for genuine emergencies. Weekday daytime hours are standard for the island — confirm by phone, as schedules shift when Dr. Moore is stateside. Payment is out-of-pocket at time of service; ask for an itemized receipt to submit to your travel or dental insurer at home.
Pair It With
- Bananas Restaurant Guide — A relaxed hillside lunch spot to reward yourself after an appointment — the fresh juices are gentle on a numb mouth.
- Birthplace of Alexander Hamilton Guide — Just down in Charlestown, the museum makes an easy, low-key stop while you wait out any lingering anesthesia.
- Chill Beach Bar & Grill — Pinney's Beach is minutes away — perfect for a post-visit toes-in-the-sand recovery with a cold drink.
- Cat Ghaut Nevis Guide — A convenient nearby stay if you're on-island specifically for multi-visit dental work and want to keep travel minimal.