Convenient Access from Hermitage
Families who want a dentist near Hermitage will find Providence Dental Care just across the county line in Mt. Juliet, about 11 minutes east of the Hermitage Branch Library. Our dentists see children, teens and adults at 684 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, and the first appointments of the day start at 7 AM Monday through Thursday.
Most of the 7-mile trip is interstate. Leave the library on James Kay Ln and follow Central Pike to Old Hickory Blvd, then turn right and take the ramp onto I-40 East. Ride the interstate about four miles to exit 226, turn left onto Mt. Juliet Rd and continue north for less than a mile. The office sits on N Mt Juliet Rd between the interstate and US 70.
The library makes an easy landmark, since it shares a campus with a community center, a playground and a police station, all marked by its glowing translucent tower. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage on Rachel's Lane is only a few minutes away, and so is the shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. Pull up our office on Google Maps before your first visit. Patients from Donelson and Lakewood come in along much of the same I-40 corridor.
A Dental Home That Fits the Hermitage Routine
Hermitage grew into a suburb of tract houses, from first homes to larger executive properties, with stores and offices strung along US 70 and the I-40 interchanges. It sits in Davidson County as part of Metro Nashville, with Donelson to the west across the Stones River and Wilson County to the east. Plenty of residents already head east for work, errands or time on the water, so an office about a mile off the interstate rarely means a detour.
Our approach is simple. We treat every patient like family, show you the photos, imaging and x-rays we are looking at, and lay out your choices without judgment or pressure. Keeping natural teeth healthy is the goal, and prevention and gum health come first in nearly every plan we build.
The details of a visit matter as well. Ceiling-mounted TVs with Hulu, warm blankets, neck pillows and a beverage station help the time pass, and our team slows down whenever someone feels uneasy in the chair. For many families, that steady, friendly pace is what turns a dental office into a dental home for the whole family.
First visits are easy to prepare for. We send forms ahead electronically, ask you to arrive about 15 minutes early, and plan roughly an hour for a comprehensive exam. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and any earlier x-rays or records you have. A cleaning may be scheduled for a later visit, depending on what the exam shows.
Dental Priorities for Hermitage Commuters and Young Athletes
Two groups shape much of the care we provide to this part of eastern Nashville. One is working adults who drive I-40 or Lebanon Pike every day and struggle to take a morning off. The other is school-age kids and teens, many of them in youth leagues and school sports. Fittingly, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, which oversees high school athletics statewide, is headquartered in Hermitage.
For commuters, our 7 AM openings Monday through Thursday make the biggest difference, because a cleaning and exam can be finished before the workday begins. On Friday we see patients from 8 AM to 2 PM, which suits anyone with a shorter end to the week. Teens can often book right after an early checkup for a parent, keeping the family on one trip. Keep in mind that the interstate can run slow at rush hour, so leaving a few extra minutes helps.
For young athletes, a custom sports mouthguard fits closer and stays in place better than a generic guard from a store shelf. Dental sealants add another layer of protection: a thin coating over the deep grooves of the back teeth, where food and bacteria tend to settle. Fluoride treatments at checkups round out a simple prevention routine for growing smiles.
Summer days at Percy Priest Lake bring their own small risks, such as a slip on a wet dock or a tooth chipped on a ladder. A cracked or loosened tooth usually does better when it is examined soon, so it helps to have our number saved before something happens.
Care Options When You Need a Dentist Near Hermitage
These are the services Hermitage patients ask about most, from routine visits to repairs and urgent problems.
Checkups and Cleanings
Our Preventive Dentistry visits include exams, screenings, imaging, fluoride and sealants. A professional Teeth Cleaning removes the buildup that brushing misses and gives our doctors a clear look at every tooth.
Straighter, Brighter Smiles
Busy professionals often start with Cosmetic Dentistry, from at-home whitening to veneers. SureSmile Clear Aligners address mild to moderate alignment issues, and remote monitoring keeps in-office check-ins short.
Repairs for Worn or Broken Teeth
Restorative Dentistry covers fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and root canal therapy. With CEREC technology, many crowns can be designed and placed in a single visit for appropriate cases, which saves a second trip down I-40.
Gum Health
Bleeding when you brush is often the first sign of gum inflammation. Our Periodontal Care includes deep cleanings, maintenance visits and laser gum therapy that targets bacteria below the gumline.
Urgent Tooth Problems
A sudden toothache, swelling or broken tooth needs attention quickly. With Emergency Dentistry, we start with a focused exam and digital x-rays, and when an emergency comes up we do our best to see you the same day.
Meet Your Hermitage Dental Team
Dr. Josh Gunnels and Dr. Spencer Bierlein lead our clinical care. Dr. Gunnels studied civil engineering at Tennessee Technological University before graduating from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in Memphis in 2008. Dr. Bierlein earned degrees at Michigan State and Tulane, finished dental school at the University at Buffalo in 2018, and also volunteers at the Interfaith Dental Clinic in Nashville.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We are in-network with many popular providers, including Delta Dental, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, and our team helps you understand your benefits. Established patients without coverage can join an in-house plan such as Adult Complete, $30 a month, which bundles routine x-rays, an emergency exam and 20% off procedures.
For bigger treatment plans, patients can apply for financing through Cherry or CareCredit, and we walk through your estimate first so nothing comes as a surprise.
Questions from Hermitage Patients
How far is Providence Dental Care from Hermitage, and how do I get there?
Providence Dental Care is about 7 miles from the Hermitage Branch Library, usually an 11-minute drive. Take Central Pike to Old Hickory Blvd, then I-40 East to exit 226 and Mt. Juliet Rd north. That short interstate run makes us a practical dentist near Hermitage for both school-day and workday visits.
Can I whiten my teeth at home with custom trays?
Yes. Our intraoral scanner captures a 3D image of your teeth, and we use it to make custom whitening trays fitted to your smile, with no goopy impression material. You apply the professional whitening gel at home on your own schedule, and more gel is available at later visits when you want to keep your shade bright.
Do you make custom mouthguards for kids who play contact sports?
Yes. We make custom sports mouthguards shaped to your child's own teeth, so the guard fits snugly and stays in place during play. Because a custom guard is more comfortable than a generic one, kids are more likely to actually wear it at practice and games, which is where most sports-related dental injuries happen.
What does a first cleaning cost for a Hermitage patient without insurance?
New patients without insurance can start with our $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray offer, provided no periodontal disease is present. If the exam does show gum disease, our team explains the treatment it needs and the cost before anything is done. Ongoing care can then move to one of our membership plans for established patients.
Can SureSmile clear aligners fix crowded teeth for an adult?
Often, yes, when the crowding or spacing is mild to moderate. SureSmile uses a series of clear, removable trays that gradually move teeth, and remote monitoring lets our team track your progress between visits. An exam and digital scan show whether your teeth are a good fit for aligners before you commit to treatment.
Schedule Your Visit from Hermitage
If you have been searching for a dentist near Hermitage who keeps early hours and explains every step, call (615) 716-0058 to set up a first visit. You can see every neighborhood we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or learn more about the practice on our Mt. Juliet dentist homepage.