Convenient Access from Mars Hill
After the last school bell on Mars Hill Road, a 17-minute drive south brings you to Pure Smiles Dentistry, open until 7 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Families who need a dentist near Mars Hill will find five dentists at our office on Dallas Hwy in West Cobb, about 0.4 mile west of Barrett Parkway. The practice uses a Marietta mailing address, and every weekday begins at 7 AM.
Leaving Durham Middle School, take Mars Hill Road a short way southwest and turn left onto Old Stilesboro Road. At its end, turn right onto Acworth Due West Road and keep heading south as it becomes Due West Road. A left onto Dallas Hwy (GA 120) takes you the rest of the way to the office. Altogether it is an 8-mile drive with no tolls.
The office is at 2655 Dallas Hwy #510, Marietta, GA 30064, and you can find the exact spot on Google Maps. Frey Elementary sits right beside Durham Middle, so siblings often leave from the same campus. Just west of Mars Hill Road lies Allatoona Creek Park, a 1,450-acre county park, and patients in neighboring Acworth and Brookstone come to us along nearby roads.
A Dental Office That Fits Mars Hill Schedules
Mars Hill began as a rural crossroads in northwest Cobb County and has grown into a suburban community along Mars Hill Road. Its name comes from a local church, which borrowed it from the Areopagus, the hill in Athens also known as Mars Hill. Because the area is unincorporated, residents carry Acworth, Marietta or Powder Springs mailing addresses depending on the street.
What ties the community together today is school traffic. Durham Middle and Frey Elementary stand side by side, and some Mars Hill households have kids at both. Our weekday hours run from 7 AM, with Monday and Wednesday evenings until 7 PM, so families can choose a slot before class or after practice.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday close at 4 PM, and one Saturday a month opens from 8 AM to 3 PM. Five dentists on staff give the front desk more flexibility when a family wants to book several people in one block. That saves a second trip down Due West Road in the same week.
Middle School Years and Mars Hill Smiles
Ages 10 to 14 bring some of the biggest changes in a child's mouth. The last baby teeth fall out, the 12-year molars arrive and crowding or a bite problem often becomes obvious. Regular exams during these years let our dentists spot issues while they are still simple to manage.
For many Mars Hill preteens and their parents, the main question is straightening. Dr. Alyssa Patel is a Pearl Invisalign Provider, and Invisalign clear aligners can move teeth without brackets or wires. Aligners come out for meals and brushing, which appeals to busy students who play sports or an instrument.
Some kids are nervous about any dental visit, and a bad first experience can stick for years. The office offers nitrous oxide sedation as well as other sedation options, and we take time to explain each step. Calm, predictable visits help young patients keep coming back on schedule.
Youth league games, trail rides at Allatoona Creek Park and backyard basketball all raise the chance of a dental injury. Keep the office number handy, because a quick call after an accident helps us decide how soon a child needs to be seen. Same-day emergency appointments are available for new and existing patients.
Parents deserve the same attention their kids get. Many adults skip their own checkups while managing school and activity schedules, then end up with a cracked filling or a sore tooth. CEREC same-day crowns are made in a single appointment, and new patients without insurance and without gum disease can start with a $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray.
Treatments From Your Dentist Near Mars Hill
Orthodontics
Clear aligner treatment for crowding, gaps and bite concerns. The iTero scanner captures a digital model of the teeth instead of a tray of putty. Dr. Alyssa Patel reviews whether aligners suit each patient.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, digital x-rays and fillings for students and their parents. Routine visits catch decay between teeth before it hurts. It is the foundation for every other service we offer.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Older teens often have third molars that come in crowded or sideways. Our dentists monitor them on x-rays and talk with families about timing. CBCT 3D imaging gives a detailed view when one is needed.
Emergency Dentistry
When a ball, handlebar or elbow catches a tooth, call us first thing. Existing patients and newcomers alike can get same-day emergency appointments, and a first-time emergency visit begins with a $49 exam and x-ray for new patients.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation options help anxious patients get through needed care. Nitrous oxide is one choice the office provides. We talk through each option before the visit.
Meet Your Marietta Dental Team
Dr. Sanil Patel moved to Atlanta from London in 2000, graduated from Georgia Tech and earned his dental degree at the University of Detroit-Mercy before a residency in New York. Dr. Alyssa Patel, a general dentist, handles fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions and Invisalign. Three more dentists round out the team, so Mars Hill patients have plenty of options.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept all PPO plans, including Guardian and United Concordia Dental, and our staff verifies benefits and files claims on your behalf. Uninsured kids 13 and younger qualify for the $249 Kid's Healthy Gum Plan, while adults can join for $399 a year. CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit help with larger costs such as aligner treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles Dentistry from Mars Hill, and how do I get there?
Durham Middle School is 8 miles from our office, around 17 minutes by car. Head down Mars Hill Road and Old Stilesboro Road to Acworth Due West Road, continue south on Due West Road and finish on Dallas Hwy (GA 120). It is a direct, toll-free trip for families wanting a dentist near Mars Hill.
Can my child come in after school?
Yes, on Mondays and Wednesdays the office stays open until 7 PM, which leaves time after dismissal and the drive south. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday hours end at 4 PM, so those days work better for early-morning visits from 7 AM. Booking a few weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of evening times.
Is Invisalign an option instead of metal braces?
For many patients, yes. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to shift teeth gradually, and Dr. Alyssa Patel is a Pearl Invisalign Provider. Whether aligners suit your case depends on the bite and how much movement is needed, which an exam and a digital scan will show. Financing through CareCredit, Cherry or Sunbit can help with the cost.
Do you offer laughing gas for nervous patients?
Yes, the office offers nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, along with other sedation dentistry options. Nitrous helps patients feel relaxed during treatment while staying awake and able to respond. Let us know about dental anxiety when you book, and your dentist will go over which approach fits the visit you have planned.
How often should a preteen get a dental checkup?
Most preteens do well with a checkup and cleaning every six months. Some kids need visits more often, for example if they get cavities easily or are wearing aligners. During each visit our dentists check new molars, look for crowding and take x-rays when they are due, so small problems are found early.
Schedule Your Visit from Mars Hill
Our team would love to be your family's dentist near Mars Hill, from a sixth grader's checkup to a parent's crown. Call 770-415-9022 to reserve an after-school or early-morning time. See all of our areas we serve, or start on the home page of our Dentist Marietta, GA office.