Convenient Access from Green Hill
Plan on about 10 minutes for the 5.5-mile drive from Green Hill High School to Providence Dental Care, a solid option for households that want a dentist near Green Hill. You will find us at 684 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, in the stretch of N Mt Juliet Rd between US 70 and I-40. Our two dentists see students, parents and longtime residents for every kind of visit.
From the school at 220 N Greenhill Rd, drive out to the light where N Greenhill Rd meets Lebanon Rd and turn left onto US 70. Follow Lebanon Rd east for about 1.6 miles toward the center of Mt. Juliet. Turn right onto N Mt Juliet Rd and continue south for roughly 3.6 miles, and turn left into our lot shortly before you reach the interstate.
That route keeps you off I-40 entirely, which helps when the interstate is jammed. The Green Hill High School campus is the landmark most local families already know, since it sits right on Lebanon Rd. Patients south of the interstate in Providence have a shorter trip, and those coming from Hermitage head east on the same corridor. Saving our Google Maps pin on your phone makes the first visit simple.
A Dental Office Close to Green Hill Homes
Green Hill is a census-designated place in western Wilson County, not to be confused with Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood. It is one of the older settled spots in the area. John Cloyd and John Williamson moved their families here before 1800 to escape a smallpox outbreak in Nashville, and Colonel John Donelson Jr. later kept a summer home nearby.
By the years before the Civil War, the community had a high school, a general store, a hotel, a flour mill and a tobacco processor. Much of that is gone, but the name stuck. Today the community is mainly a residential stretch along Lebanon Rd, with neighborhoods running north toward Old Hickory Lake and roads like Benders Ferry Rd leading down to the water.
For the people who live here, a dentist about ten minutes away means a checkup does not have to swallow an afternoon. Monday through Thursday we open at 7 AM, so many patients fit a cleaning in before work or class and still arrive on time. Friday visits run from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Once you are here, the visit is built around clear information. Our doctors put photos and x-rays on the screen and talk through what they show before suggesting anything. Treatment decisions stay with you, and there is never pressure to say yes on the spot.
Technology helps keep visits short. A handheld 3D scanner replaces impression trays in many cases, and AI-assisted software flags areas on x-rays that deserve a closer look before the doctor makes the call. Same-day CEREC crowns save a second trip for many patients, which adds up when your schedule is already full of practices, games and work.
What Green Hill Residents Should Know About Their Dental Care
The biggest change in recent years is Green Hill High School, which opened in fall 2020 at Lebanon Rd and N Greenhill Rd to ease crowding at Mt. Juliet High. Home of the Hawks, it serves northwest Mt. Juliet and the northern part of the community, while younger kids attend nearby elementary schools such as Lakeview and then Mt. Juliet Middle.
With that many student athletes, mouth protection matters. A custom sports mouthguard fits snugly over the teeth, stays in place better than a boil-and-bite guard, and lets players breathe and talk more easily. Football and basketball get the attention, but baseball, soccer and gymnastics carry real risk to teeth as well.
Life near Old Hickory Lake adds its own habits. Long summer days on the water often mean sports drinks, sweet tea and snacking for hours, which keeps teeth bathed in sugar and acid. Sipping water between those drinks and keeping regular cleanings on the calendar go a long way toward preventing cavities.
Many adults in established homes here also start thinking about appearance in their thirties and forties. Stains from coffee, tea or the years themselves fade with professional-strength whitening, and worn or chipped front teeth can be reshaped or covered. Underneath any cosmetic work, the gums and bone need to be healthy first.
Teeth that have shifted over time are common too. Clear aligners can straighten mild to moderate crowding without metal brackets, and remote monitoring means fewer stops at the office along the way. Nightguards are another frequent request, since clenching during stressful seasons wears enamel and strains the jaw.
Services for Patients Who Want a Dentist Near Green Hill
These are the services neighbors along Lebanon Rd come to us for most often, from a teen's first wisdom tooth consult to a parent's long-overdue gum treatment.
Mouthguards and Checkups
Our Preventive Dentistry visits pair exams and cleanings with custom sports mouthguards for players and nightguards for adults who clench. Sealants and fluoride add extra protection for kids.
Brighter, More Even Smiles
Through Cosmetic Dentistry, patients choose from veneers, smile makeovers, SureSmile aligners and At-Home Teeth Whitening with custom trays made from a digital scan of your teeth.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Many juniors and seniors reach the point where wisdom teeth crowd the mouth. Our Oral Surgery care covers wisdom tooth and other extractions with local anesthesia, plus nitrous oxide for students who feel uneasy.
Gum Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums are treated with Periodontal Care, which can include deep cleaning and laser therapy to calm infection. Patients who need ongoing gum care can join our Perio membership plan.
Repairs That Last
Our Restorative Dentistry work includes tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal therapy and dentures. Many crowns are made in the office with CEREC, often in a single appointment.
Meet Your Green Hill Dental Team
Our practice is led by Dr. Josh Gunnels and Dr. Spencer Bierlein. Dr. Gunnels was raised in Mount Juliet and returned after dental school in Memphis to open a practice close to home. Dr. Bierlein holds a master's degree in cell and molecular biology from Tulane and a DDS from the University at Buffalo, and he has provided dental care in the Dominican Republic.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our team will help you sort out your benefits, and we work with most major carriers, including Delta Dental, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. No coverage? Established patients can join a membership plan that bundles routine care and takes 20% off procedures. Cherry and CareCredit offer financing too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Providence Dental Care from Green Hill, and how do I get there?
We are about 5.5 miles from Green Hill High School, typically a 10-minute drive. Take Lebanon Rd (US 70) east, then turn right onto N Mt Juliet Rd and head south to our office at number 684. Families who want a dentist near Green Hill can make the whole trip without using the interstate.
How often should Green Hill families schedule cleanings?
For most kids and grown-ups, a cleaning every six months is the right rhythm. Those visits let us remove tartar, check for cavities and catch small problems before they become bigger, costlier ones. Patients with gum disease often need cleanings more often, which is why our Perio membership plan includes three periodontal maintenance visits a year.
Can Green Hill adults get veneers for chipped or worn front teeth?
Often, yes. Veneers are thin, custom shells bonded to the front of the teeth to cover chips, wear, gaps or stains that whitening cannot fix. Our doctors first make sure the teeth and gums are healthy, then plan the shape and shade with you so the result looks natural next to your other teeth.
How does the dentist decide whether a tooth needs a crown or a filling?
It comes down to how much healthy tooth remains. When the damage is limited, a tooth-colored filling is usually all the tooth needs. When decay or a crack has removed a large part of the tooth, a crown covers and protects what is left. Our doctors show you the x-rays so you can see why.
Who is a good fit for a smile makeover in Green Hill?
Adults who want to change several things about their smile at once are the best fit. A makeover combines services such as whitening, veneers, SureSmile aligners or crowns, chosen for your goals and budget. Healthy gums come first, and our doctors map out the order so each step builds on the last.
Schedule Your Visit from Green Hill
For a dentist near Green Hill with early weekday hours and a straight shot down Lebanon Rd, call (615) 716-0058. Browse nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the home page of your Mt. Juliet dentist to learn more.