Dentist Near Providence

A Nearby Dental Home for Providence Families

Twenty-some years ago, much of this area was open rural land along South Mt. Juliet Road. Crosland Southeast and its partners planned roughly a thousand acres of mixed-use development there, with Providence Marketplace as the retail front door. Crews blasted more than a million cubic yards of rock to make room for it. Today the area mixes big-box stores, restaurants, medical offices and several neighborhoods.

That kind of growth brings a lot of new households who need a dentist they can stick with. Our practice was built on that idea. Dr. Gunnels grew up in Mount Juliet, earned his dental degree at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in Memphis, and came home to care for the community he was raised in.

We aim to be a dental home for generations, not a place you visit once. Every visit starts with us showing you what we see: intraoral photos, imaging and x-rays on the screen. You get the facts without judgment or pressure, and the choice of what to do next stays with you.

Comfort matters here too. Our treatment rooms have TVs on the ceilings with Hulu, and warm blankets and neck pillows are ready if you want them. A beverage station sits out front for anyone waiting on a family member.

New patients get their forms electronically before the first visit, so there is less to fill out in the lobby. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early and bring a photo ID, your insurance card and any recent x-rays from a previous dentist. The comprehensive exam takes about an hour, and a cleaning may be scheduled as a separate visit.

What Providence Residents Should Know About Their Dental Care

The area holds two very different groups of neighbors. Del Webb's Lake Providence is a gated 55+ community with more than a thousand homes, a large clubhouse, miles of walking trails and a stocked lake. Around it, newer subdivisions are full of school-age kids who ride to Rutland Elementary, Gladeville Middle and Wilson Central High.

For older adults, the main goals are keeping natural teeth healthy and replacing lost ones with something stable. Gum disease rarely hurts in its early stages, yet it is one of the main ways adults end up losing teeth. Bleeding when you brush, gums that look puffy, or a tooth that feels loose all deserve a closer look. Older crowns and bridges also wear at the edges over time, which lets decay slip underneath.

For younger families, the focus is prevention. Sealants coat the deep grooves on back molars, and fluoride varnish after a cleaning helps keep enamel strong. Kids who play baseball, soccer or football benefit from a custom sports mouthguard made from a scan of their teeth.

Both groups gain from catching problems small. Our digital x-rays are reviewed with AI-assisted software that highlights areas worth a second look, and the doctor makes the final call on every finding. A tiny spot of early decay can sometimes be treated with Curodont instead of a drill, which many parents and grandparents appreciate.

Traffic is the other local reality. South Mt. Juliet Road backs up around the Marketplace at busy times, and the city has pointed drivers to exit 226C as the less crowded way into the shopping area. A 7 AM appointment Monday through Thursday lets many parents finish a checkup before school drop-off or the workday begins.

Care Options for Anyone Seeking a Dentist Near Providence

These are the services local households ask about most, listed in the order they tend to come up.

• Implants for Missing Teeth

  Whether one tooth is gone or a whole row, Dental Implants offer two paths: a single implant crown or an All-On-X arch. A CBCT scan shows the bone in 3D first, and a 3D printed surgical guide keeps the plan precise while our team coordinates each step.

• Crowns in Fewer Visits

  Worn fillings and cracked teeth are handled through Restorative Dentistry. With CEREC, many patients get Same-Day Crowns, designed and milled in the office for appropriate cases instead of waiting on an outside lab.

• Full and Partial Dentures

  Our Dentures include full and partial options, digital and 3D printed dentures, and implant-retained snap-on dentures. The snap-on style clicks onto implants, so it holds steady when you eat and talk.

• Gum Health

  Periodontal Care begins with measuring the gum pockets around each tooth. When there is inflammation, deep cleanings and dental laser treatment help reduce bacteria and give the gums a chance to heal.

• Checkups and Prevention

  Exams, cleanings, digital x-rays, fluoride and sealants are part of Preventive Dentistry. We also make nightguards for grinders and sports mouthguards for young athletes.