General Dentistry at A Smile 4 U

At A Smile 4 U, our general dentists take care of your whole smile, from routine checkups and cleanings to fillings, crowns and root canals. General dentistry focuses on preventing problems, treating them early and restoring teeth that are damaged or missing. With offices in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point and Hiram, and specialists on our team for more complex care, you can get most of your dental treatment in one place.

Preventive Care: Exams, Cleanings and X-Rays

Preventive care is the foundation of general dentistry. Regular checkups help us catch small problems, like early cavities or gum inflammation, while they are still simple and affordable to treat. Most adults come in every six months, but your dentist may recommend a different schedule based on your oral health.

Dental Exams:

During your exam, your dentist checks your teeth, gums and bite, looks for early signs of decay or gum disease, and [screens for oral cancer]. If anything needs attention, we walk you through your options and costs before treatment begins.

Professional Teeth Cleanings:

Even with great brushing and flossing at home, plaque can harden into tartar that only a professional cleaning removes. Our hygienists clear away buildup, polish your teeth and share practical tips to keep your gums healthy between visits. Get more tips on brushing, flossing and professional cleanings.

 X-Rays:

X-rays show what an exam alone can’t: decay between teeth, problems below the gumline and the health of the bone that supports your teeth. Your dentist recommends X-rays based on your age, risk level and dental history.

Sealants:

Dental sealants are a thin, tooth-colored coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to help keep decay out. They’re common for kids and teens, and they can protect adult teeth with deep grooves too.

Dental Fillings

We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure.

Dental Crowns

We replace existing dental crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. Where damage to a person’s teeth is extreme, and apparently beyond repair, we can use porcelain or porcelain “pasted on gold” crowns to make the smile appear “as new”.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge — a device used to replace missing teeth — attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth. Bridges are either permanently attached (fixed bridges), or they can be removable.

Dentures

Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance. Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal.

Root Canals

A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.

Urgent Dental Care

Need an emergency dentist? A Smile 4 U offers appointments for dental emergencies at our offices in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point and Hiram. Call your nearest office as soon as possible and we’ll get you in quickly to relieve pain and protect your tooth. We treat severe toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and swelling or infection.

Specialty care under one roof

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a newer advancement in dental technology that allows your dentist to replace teeth and give you a smile that looks, feels and functions just like a natural one.

Tooth Extractions

Although our ultimate goal is to preserve and protect smiles, there are a number of reasons a tooth extraction may be recommended by your dentist. For many patients, tooth extractions are recommended due to poor oral hygiene and severely decayed teeth, for others advanced periodontal gum disease may be the cause.

Gum Disease & Laser Therapy

Our doctors are proud to offer the latest technology available for periodontal therapy: laser treatment. There are numerous advantages to using laser therapy as opposed to the traditional methods requiring a scalpel and sutures.

Dental Sealants

Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the tooth.

Find a General Dentist Near You

Looking for a general dentist near you? A Smile 4 U has five offices across Georgia: Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point and Hiram. Every office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns and more. No dental insurance? Ask about our membership plan at any of our offices.

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FAQS

What emergency dental care services are available at your dental clinic?

A Smile 4 U offers tooth pain relief, tooth extractions, non-surgical root canals, fillings and crowns, with sedation options for patients with dental anxiety. If you have a dental problem that can’t wait, call your nearest office in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point or Hiram, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where are your dental offices located?

A Smile 4 U has five dental offices in Georgia: Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point and Hiram. All of them are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can find the address and phone number for each office in the table above or on our locations page.

Do you see both adults and children?

Yes. A Smile 4 U provides a wide range of dental services for both adults and children, from family check-ups and cleanings to fillings, crowns, orthodontics and oral surgery. Visit any of our offices in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point or Hiram for dental care for the entire family.