Convenient Access from Due West
Pure Smiles Dentistry is roughly 7 minutes south of the Due West library, on Dallas Hwy with a Marietta mailing address. Parents juggling school runs often want a dentist near Due West who can see the kids and the adults alike. Our five general dentists do exactly that, with early starts and two evenings a week.
Begin at Kemp Memorial Library, 4029 Due West Road, and turn south onto Due West Road NW. Follow it about 1.5 miles down to Dallas Highway (GA 120), turn left, and continue east roughly 1.5 miles to 2655 Dallas Hwy #510, Marietta, GA 30064. The full trip is about 3.1 miles, and you can open Pure Smiles Dentistry on Google Maps for live directions.
Due West Elementary, at 3900 Due West Road, sits close to the library where this drive begins. The office stands on the south side of Dallas Hwy, about 0.4 miles before Ernest W. Barrett Parkway. Nearby communities have their own pages too, including West Cobb and Lost Mountain.
A Family Dental Practice Down the Road from Due West
Due West Road is a school corridor. Due West Elementary, Lost Mountain Middle on Old Mountain Road and Harrison High at 4500 Due West Road all sit in or near the community, and Kennesaw Mountain High sits nearby. The Kemp Memorial Library stands between the two high schools, with sidewalk access.
That makes Due West a neighborhood built around school calendars. Mornings fill with drop-offs, afternoons with practices and homework, and dental visits have to fit the gaps. Our doors open at 7:00 AM every weekday and stay open until 7:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Those late evenings let a student finish classes, grab a snack and still make a cleaning without missing anything. Parents who work standard hours can come along without leaving the office early. There is also one Saturday a month, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for families whose weekdays are fully booked.
The subdivisions around the community, such as West Hampton, Calumet West and Summerhour, are only minutes from Due West Road. From most of them the trip to our office is a short one.
Smile Basics for Due West Kids, Teens and Parents
Children's teeth change quickly between the elementary and high school years. Baby teeth give way to permanent ones, molars come in, and bites shift as jaws grow. Regular checkups let our dentists track that growth and spot cavities while they are still small.
Teens bring their own concerns. Braces or clear aligners, sports, snacking between classes and wisdom teeth all come up during the Harrison High years. A dentist who has known a student since grade school can spot changes that a first-time visit might miss.
Parents tend to put their own care last. When the whole family books with one practice, adults can slip their cleaning in right after a child's, which makes it more likely everyone stays current. Lining up several Due West family members in one trip also saves time and gas.
Middle school is often when parents first notice crowding or a bite that looks off. Clear aligners appeal to many students because they are hard to spot in class photos and come out for meals. Because Dr. Alyssa Patel is a Pearl Invisalign Provider, that conversation can happen at the same office that handles the family's cleanings.
Due West has deep local roots too. A 1954 state historical marker on Kennesaw-Due West Road records troop positions here in June 1864. Today the area is mostly suburban homes, part of the unincorporated western side of Cobb County.
Services That Bring Families to a Dentist Near Due West
Pediatric Dentistry
Young patients get gentle checkups, cleanings and fillings when needed. Kids from Due West Elementary can start good habits with dentists who see the rest of the family too.
Orthodontics
Crowded or crooked teeth often show up in the middle school years. Dr. Alyssa Patel is a Pearl Invisalign Provider, so clear aligners are an option for many teens and adults.
Emergency Dentistry
Falls at recess and collisions in practice happen. The office offers same-day emergency appointments for new and existing patients, and chipped tooth repair can often restore the look of a damaged front tooth.
General Dentistry
Parents get the same exams, cleanings, fillings and crowns as their children, from the same team. Digital x-rays and the iTero scanner keep visits efficient.
Due West newcomers have a simple way to get started. A new patient without insurance and without gum disease can book the $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray, while anyone already in pain can begin with the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. Both options let parents see what each child needs before committing to more.
The iTero scanner captures a digital model of the teeth, an easier start for children who dislike trays of impression putty. Digital x-rays round out a modern exam for every age.
Meet Your Marietta Dental Team
Dr. Alyssa Patel handles fillings, crowns, bridges, endodontic treatment, extractions and Invisalign as a general dentist. Dr. Karmen Ancar, a New Orleans native, studied kinesiology at Louisiana State University, earned her DMD at Tufts and completed a general practice residency at UTHealth Houston.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The office accepts all PPO plans, including carriers such as MetLife and Guardian, and the team handles benefit checks and claims. Families without coverage can look at the Pure Smiles Club, which includes a Kid's Healthy Gum Plan at $249 a year for children 13 and younger. CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit can spread out the cost of bigger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles Dentistry from Due West, and how do I get there?
The office is about 3.1 miles from Kemp Memorial Library, roughly a 7-minute drive. Head south on Due West Road NW, then turn left onto Dallas Highway (GA 120) and continue east to 2655 Dallas Hwy #510. Families who want a dentist near Due West can make the trip after school in just a few minutes.
Do you see toddlers and young children?
Yes, pediatric dentistry is one of the core services here. Young children are seen for checkups, cleanings and treatment by the same general dentists who care for their parents. For families without insurance, the Kid's Healthy Gum Plan covers children 13 and younger for $249 a year with no deductibles or waiting period.
What should I do if my child chips a tooth?
Call the office as soon as you can, and save any broken piece if you find it. Same-day emergency appointments are available for new and existing patients, and a new patient can start with the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. Many chips can be repaired with tooth-colored material once the dentist checks the tooth.
Do you have Saturday appointments?
Yes, one Saturday a month. On that day the office is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, which suits families who cannot make a weekday visit work. Because it comes around only once each month, calling early gives you the widest choice of times for one child or several.
Can my teenager have a tooth pulled at your office?
Yes. Tooth extractions are done in the office, and Dr. Alyssa Patel lists extractions among her everyday treatments. Wisdom teeth extractions are offered as well. Sedation and nitrous oxide are available for patients who feel anxious, and digital x-rays help the dentist plan the visit before any tooth comes out.
Schedule Your Visit from Due West
When you are ready to book with a dentist near Due West, call 770-415-9022 and the front desk will find a time that fits the school week. Our Areas We Serve page lists the other communities we welcome, and our Dentist Marietta, GA homepage has more about the practice.