Five Points Family Dental

Five Points Family Dental, located at 1761 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606, is a well-established dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare services to the Athens community and surrounding areas. The practice is led by Dr. Merissa Nelms, a highly experienced dentist who emphasizes the crucial connection between oral health and overall systemic well-being. Dr. Nelms stands out with her unique background as a board-certified clinical anaplastologist, a medical artist specializing in hyper-real facial prosthetics, bringing a distinctive artistic and precise approach to restorative and esthetic dentistry. The clinic offers a wide range of services designed to cater to the diverse needs of families and individuals, from routine preventive care to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures. Their general dentistry services include comprehensive exams, cleanings, tooth-colored composite fillings, dental crowns, bridges, and dental implants, which are considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. They also provide emergency dental care for urgent situations like severe tooth pain or knocked-out teeth, ensuring prompt and compassionate treatment. Five Points Family Dental is also highly regarded for its esthetic dentistry offerings. Dr. Nelms, with her artistic background, specializes in enhancing smiles through services like professional teeth whitening (using Opalescence® treatments), porcelain veneers, and BioClear, a modern cosmetic composite technique that provides natural-looking results for issues like black triangles, tooth gaps, and peg laterals, often in a single visit. This approach prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure while achieving beautiful, symmetrical smiles. Furthermore, the clinic provides specialized family dentistry, offering a caring and enjoyable dental experience for children of all ages, focusing on preventative treatments like topical fluoride varnish (specifically using Elevate FluoriMax® for its superior benefits) and educating them on good oral hygiene habits for a lifetime of healthy smiles. They also cater to the unique dental needs of pregnant and postpartum patients, with a staff of caring moms who understand and address concerns during these transformative phases of life. For patients with extreme wear, missing teeth, or complex oral health issues, Five Points Family Dental offers full mouth therapy. This personalized approach involves a comprehensive evaluation, including digital imaging, to develop customized treatment plans that restore both function and esthetics, addressing underlying issues like acid erosion or bruxism. The clinic is praised by patients for its professional yet compassionate staff, state-of-the-art technology, and a welcoming environment that prioritizes patient comfort and education.