Convenient Access from Lebanon
Lebanon has dental offices of its own, so we will be straightforward about why people still choose a dentist in Lebanon, TN who practices one interstate run away. Providence Dental Care is roughly 20 minutes west in Mt. Juliet, and nearly all of that time is on I-40. If your week already points you toward Nashville, our office sits right on the way.
Starting from the Lebanon-Wilson County Library at 108 S Hatton Ave, follow W Main St (US 70 Business) for about half a mile and go around the public square onto S Cumberland St (US 231). Head south on US 231 for just under 2 miles to the I-40 on-ramp, then drive west roughly 12 miles. Leave the interstate at exit 226, turn right onto N Mt Juliet Rd, and continue about half a mile to our office at 684 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Door to door it is close to 15 miles, almost all of it interstate. Rush hour on I-40 can add time, so pad your departure a little. Pull up our pin on Google Maps to save the turn off exit 226.
Patients from Laguardo, up Highway 109, and Gladeville, south of the interstate, come to the same office from their own side of Wilson County.
A Practical Dental Home for Lebanon Commuters
Lebanon is the Wilson County seat, about 25 miles east of downtown Nashville, and plenty of its residents spend part of every weekday heading west. I-40, US 70 and the WeGo Star commuter line all tie the city to Nashville, with the rail line's eastern end right here in town. For anyone already making that trip, a dentist off exit 226 is less of a detour than it looks on a map.
Timing is the bigger draw. We open at 7 AM Monday through Thursday, so a checkup can be done before the typical workday starts. Friday hours are shorter, from 8 AM to 2 PM, which suits people who like to clear errands before the end of the week.
We also try hard to make each visit count. A handheld 3D scanner replaces messy impression trays in many cases, digital x-rays come up on screen right away, and AI-assisted software helps our doctors spot areas worth a closer look. Fewer return trips mean less time on the interstate for you.
The office itself is built to feel relaxed. You can watch Hulu on a TV mounted on the ceiling, grab something from the beverage station, and ask for a warm blanket or neck pillow. If nerves are part of the picture, nitrous oxide is available, and the team is glad to slow down and explain each step. Judgment-free care is a value our doctors take seriously, whatever your last few years of dental visits looked like.
What Longtime Lebanon Residents Should Know About Their Dental Care
Lebanon is an established town with deep roots, from Cumberland University, founded in 1842, to the statue of General Robert Hatton on the square. Long-settled towns like this one often have plenty of dental work that has been in place for years. Old fillings wear, crowns loosen, and a missing tooth that was never replaced can slowly let the neighboring teeth drift.
Those are problems worth catching before they snowball. Our doctors photograph and image what they find and walk you through it on screen, so you see the cracked filling or worn crown for yourself. Then they lay out the options, from a simple repair to a full restoration, without pressure.
The city also has a younger side. Cumberland University students and young families all need routine cleanings and the occasional urgent fix. Gum health is the thread that runs through every age group, because healthy gums are what keep natural teeth in place for life.
Then there are the surprises: a molar that cracks on a popcorn kernel at the county fair, or a toothache that will not settle. For a dental emergency, call first thing and we will do our best to see you the same day. New patients can start with a $49 emergency exam and x-ray, which focuses on the problem at hand and gives you a clear plan for fixing it.
Restorative and Preventive Care for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Lebanon, TN
Here is where our services line up best with what Lebanon patients tend to need. Everything below happens at one office, which keeps treatment coordinated and your drive count low.
Replacing Missing Teeth
Our Dental Implants care runs from single-tooth implants to All-On-X full-arch restorations. CBCT 3D imaging and guided planning help the team map each case, coordinate the surgical step, and design a restoration that fits your bite.
Repairing Worn Teeth
Restorative Dentistry includes fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures and root canal therapy. For many crowns, CEREC lets us mill and place the final restoration the same day, so one appointment does the work of two.
Straighter, Brighter Smiles
Through Cosmetic Dentistry, patients can choose whitening, veneers or a smile makeover. SureSmile Clear Aligners treat mild to moderate alignment issues, and remote monitoring lets our doctors track progress between visits.
Routine Exams
Preventive Dentistry is the base of everything else: cleanings, exams, screenings and digital imaging, plus nightguards for grinders and Curodont treatment for very early decay.
Gum Health
When gums bleed or recede, our Periodontal Care steps in with focused cleanings and laser gum therapy that targets bacteria and inflammation around the teeth.
Meet Your Lebanon Dental Team
Two dentists lead our care. Dr. Josh Gunnels and Dr. Spencer Bierlein each bring a different path to the chair: Dr. Gunnels earned an engineering degree at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville before dental school at UT in Memphis, and he belongs to the ADA, the Tennessee Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bierlein holds degrees from Michigan State and Tulane, finished dental school at the University at Buffalo, and has volunteered with Remote Area Medical and Habitat for Humanity.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our office works with most major carriers and is in network with many, including Delta Dental, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. For established patients without coverage, our membership plans bundle cleanings, exams, routine x-rays and an emergency exam with 20% off procedures done here. Larger treatment such as implants can be spread out through Cherry or CareCredit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Providence Dental Care from Lebanon, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 15 miles from the Lebanon-Wilson County Library and usually takes around 20 minutes. Take US 231 south to I-40, go west to exit 226, then turn right on N Mt Juliet Rd. Patients who want a dentist in Lebanon, TN with early hours often find the interstate run easier than crosstown traffic.
Can I fit a checkup into my morning commute toward Nashville?
Yes. For Lebanon patients headed west, appointments start at 7 AM Monday through Thursday, and the office is only about half a mile off I-40 at exit 226. A routine checkup typically takes about an hour, so you can be back on the interstate heading west soon after.
How do you plan a dental implant for a missing back tooth?
Planning starts with a CBCT 3D scan that shows the bone, nerves and neighboring teeth. From that, the team maps the implant position, uses guided planning to coordinate the surgical step, and designs a custom crown for the final restoration. You see the images and the plan before any treatment begins.
Do you see college students who are away from their family dentist?
Yes. We welcome students as new patients for cleanings, exams and urgent problems like a cracked tooth or a sore wisdom tooth. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one and any recent x-rays from home. Forms can be completed electronically before the visit to save time.
Which insurance plans are accepted at your office?
We are in network with many popular providers and work with most major carriers. Delta Dental, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee are among the plans we see often. Our team will check your benefits before treatment and explain what your plan is likely to cover, so the costs make sense up front.
Schedule Your Visit from Lebanon
Choosing a dentist in Lebanon, TN who keeps early hours and finishes more in one visit is a phone call away: (615) 716-0058. See the other communities we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or read more about our Mt. Juliet dentist office before you come.