Convenient Access from Smoke Rise
Most families leaving Smoke Rise reach Atlanta Dental Team in roughly 10 minutes, and much of that time is spent on the freeway. Parents who want a dentist near Smoke Rise for school-age kids and for themselves will find our office on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, southwest of the neighborhood. Sealants, cleanings, aligners and a parent's own checkup can all be handled at one address.
Begin at Lord Park on Smoke Rise Drive and wind out along Smoke Rise Drive and Glacier Drive to Hugh Howell Road. Hugh Howell feeds onto US 78, the Stone Mountain Freeway, where you head west for roughly 3.7 miles. Leave at the Memorial Drive exit and you arrive at 5462 Memorial Dr Ste 103, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, a 5.9-mile trip door to door.
The whole route skips I-285, which keeps school-morning trips simpler. Pin our office on Google Maps so the directions are ready on your phone. We also welcome patients from the wider city of Tucker and from Abingdon Park, just a few turns from our door.
Why Smoke Rise Families Feel at Home With Us
Smoke Rise is a wooded residential community on the east side of the City of Tucker, set between Tucker's center and Stone Mountain Park. Its streets are lined mostly with single-family homes, and Lord Park, a heavily wooded passive park, sits in the middle of one development. Smoke Rise Crossing, a smaller city park on Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, adds graveled trails and benches.
Hugh Howell Road is the neighborhood's link to US 78, the freeway that also carries the Bill Evans Highway name between I-285 and the Gwinnett line. Mailing addresses here often read Stone Mountain or Tucker, yet the neighborhood has been inside Tucker's city limits since 2016. Smoke Rise Elementary has taught local children since 1969, and young families remain a big part of community life. The City of Tucker's Lord Park page explains how the Lord family arranged for that land to become a park.
Our team sees those households at every stage, from a first sealant to a teenager's aligner plan to a parent's worn filling. Atlanta Dental Team has looked after patients around Stone Mountain for more than 30 years. Like our office, the neighborhood lies in DeKalb County, close to the Gwinnett County line.
What Smoke Rise Parents Should Know About Growing Smiles
Back molars have deep grooves that trap food, and a quick brush often misses them. Dental sealants coat those chewing surfaces with a thin protective layer, a simple step for kids whose permanent molars have recently come in. Regular cleanings and exams then help our dentists spot early decay before it needs more than a small filling.
Active kids also chip and crack teeth on bikes, playgrounds and ball fields. When an accident leaves a tooth broken or sore, our practice works to provide same-day emergency care whenever possible. New patients can book the $59 emergency exam and x-ray, which includes a focused exam, any needed x-rays and treatment recommendations.
Teenagers who want straighter teeth have a clear option. SureSmile® for teens uses removable aligners, so there are no brackets to work around at lunch or during practice. Brushing and flossing stay as simple as they were before treatment began.
Parents often put their own care last while juggling school runs and activities. A cracked filling or a gum that bleeds when you floss is worth an exam, even if it does not hurt yet. Small repairs cost less time and money than larger ones later. Booking your checkup in the same week as the kids' visits keeps everyone on one schedule.
Family Care From a Dentist Near Smoke Rise
Preventative Dentistry
Checkups, professional cleanings and early detection keep young teeth on track between growth spurts. Parents get the same routine care, which makes it easy to book the whole family in one stretch of visits. A cleaning visit is also a natural time to check newly erupted molars for sealants.
Emergency Dental Treatment
A tooth knocked loose at recess or a sudden throbbing ache is stressful for any parent. Emergency visits often come with next-day scheduling, and the freeway run from home is short.
SureSmile®
Clear, removable aligners are planned digitally and come out for meals, brushing and flossing. They work for adults as well as teens who would rather skip a mouth full of metal.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Natural-looking enhancements can brighten stained teeth or even out chipped edges. Parents can plan this care for themselves alongside the kids' routine visits.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Arzu Malik grew up in Boston and recently moved to Atlanta, bringing a focus on helping people feel more confident in their smiles. She earned her DDS at New York University College of Dentistry in 2023 after a master's degree in oral health sciences from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Dinh and Dr. Kim also see patients at our office.
Insurance & Financing
Plans such as Aetna Dental, Humana and United Concordia are among the many we accept. For costs your plan does not cover, Sunbit and CareCredit offer financing. Healthcare savings accounts, credit cards and cash also work for family visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Atlanta Dental Team from Smoke Rise, and how do I get there?
The office is 5.9 miles from Lord Park, roughly a 10-minute drive. Head out Smoke Rise Drive and Glacier Drive to Hugh Howell Road, then take US 78 west to the Memorial Drive exit. Parents who want a dentist near Smoke Rise without an I-285 commute can fit that run between school drop-off and pickup.
How can I tell if my child has a cavity?
Often you cannot, because early cavities rarely hurt or show. Later signs include sensitivity to sweets or cold, a dark spot or pit on a tooth, or pain when chewing on one side. An exam with x-rays finds decay before those symptoms start, which is why regular checkups matter even when your child feels fine.
What is the best way to protect my kids' teeth between checkups?
Twice-daily brushing with a soft brush, daily flossing once teeth touch, and fewer sugary drinks between meals do the most good. Younger children usually need a parent to help them brush well. Sealants on the back molars add extra protection where grooves trap food, and regular cleanings remove buildup that home care leaves behind.
Do you offer teeth whitening for adults?
Yes. Our cosmetic dentistry includes Zoom® Whitening, which lifts stains from teeth in a professional setting. Whitening works on natural enamel, so existing crowns or fillings will keep their current shade. For chips or uneven edges, dental bonding or veneers may suit you better, and an exam shows which option fits your smile.
How soon can I be seen for a dental emergency?
Our practice works to provide same-day emergency care whenever possible, and emergency visits often come with next-day scheduling. Call as early in the day as you can and describe the pain, swelling or injury. New patients can use the $59 emergency exam and x-ray, which ends with clear treatment recommendations.
Schedule Your Visit from Smoke Rise
Booking a dentist near Smoke Rise takes one call to 770-758-6409, or a quick request through our online form. Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Other communities we serve appear on our service area hub, and our Dentist Stone Mountain, GA homepage covers the rest of the practice.