Convenient Access from Lithonia
From the granite storefronts of Main Street, Atlanta Dental Team is a 19-minute drive away on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain. Anyone choosing a dentist Lithonia, GA commuters can visit without merging onto I-20 will find three dentists, digital imaging and a full range of restorative care at the end of the trip.
From Lithonia City Hall on historic Main Street, take Main St to Evans Mill Rd and follow it up to Covington Hwy (US 278). Head west on Covington Hwy, then turn north on S Hairston Rd, which becomes N Hairston Rd before it meets Memorial Dr. Turn left onto Memorial Dr and continue about 1.2 miles west, past Hambrick Rd and the Village Square Dr signal, to 5462 Memorial Dr Ste 103, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 on the north side of the road. Plan on about 19 minutes for the 11.8-mile drive. Patients from neighboring Stonecrest and Redan join the same Hairston Rd corridor on their way in.
Granite Streets, Long Roots and a Dental Home Nearby
The City of Lithonia is a small city in eastern DeKalb County with a name that means "city of stone." Granite quarrying shaped it, and the historic district along Main Street still shows that past in brick and local stone buildings split by the railroad. Older residential streets hold cottages and bungalows built from the same locally quarried granite and gneiss. The Arabia Mountain PATH trail links downtown Lithonia to the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and Panola Mountain State Park.
Downtown keeps its civic anchors close together: City Hall on Main Street, the Lithonia-Davidson Library on Church Street, and the city park and amphitheater. Leaving downtown for a dental visit is just as simple, with a handful of local roads and no interstate.
Commuting shapes the week here. I-20 runs just south of downtown with exits 74 and 75, and MARTA's Indian Creek station, the Blue Line's eastern end, serves commuters from Lithonia and Stonecrest. Our route uses neither: it stays on Covington Hwy and Hairston Rd, so a dental visit does not mean joining the interstate crowd.
Atlanta Dental Team has served this side of DeKalb for more than three decades. Dr. Peter Dinh, the owner, aims to build lasting relationships rooted in trust. Your care can then build on what came before instead of starting over at each visit.
The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed on Fridays. Patients can call or request an appointment online for any of those four days.
Keeping Lithonia Smiles Strong Through Every Decade
Teeth wear like any well-used structure. Fillings placed twenty years ago can crack around the edges, gums can recede quietly, and a missing back tooth lets neighbors drift into the gap. A thorough exam sorts out which of those changes need attention now and which can wait.
When a tooth is cracked or heavily filled, dental crowns cap and protect what remains so it can keep chewing. For more complex cases, our CBCT cone beam scanner produces 3D images of bone and roots. That detail helps plan implants, difficult extractions and treatment near nerves with more confidence.
Gum health deserves the same attention. Bleeding when you brush, puffy gums or a bad taste that will not go away can signal inflammation or infection. Catching it early usually means simpler treatment and a better chance of keeping every tooth.
Missing teeth change more than appearance. Chewing shifts to one side, nearby teeth tip into the space, and the jawbone under the gap slowly shrinks. Bridges, dentures and implants each solve that problem differently, and the right choice depends on your bone, your budget and the teeth that remain.
Families have their own needs, too. Lithonia Middle School sits within city limits, while the city's elementary and high school students attend schools in neighboring Stonecrest. Routine cleanings for preteens and teens fit easily alongside a parent's own visit.
Medications deserve a mention too. Many common prescriptions for blood pressure, allergies and mood reduce saliva, and a dry mouth loses its natural defense against decay. Sipping water, chewing sugar-free gum and telling your dentist about every medication you take help us spot that risk early.
Rebuilding and Protecting Teeth: Dentist Lithonia, GA Services
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures rebuild strength and bite function. It is the backbone of care for patients replacing older dental work that has done its job.
Periodontal Treatment
Gum care for inflammation and infection protects the bone that holds teeth in place. Treating it early keeps a manageable problem from becoming a missing tooth.
Dental Implants
Implants give a durable, long-term replacement for a missing tooth. Our CBCT imaging helps map the bone first, so planning happens before anyone picks up an instrument.
TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, clicking and muscle tension can follow years of clenching or grinding. Treatment targets the joint and muscle issues behind that discomfort.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine evaluations and professional cleanings are the least expensive way to protect your teeth. For a busy family, they keep everyone's next visit short.
Our advanced technology supports that planning. Digital x-rays give instant images with less radiation than traditional film, and CBCT adds a three-dimensional view when an implant, a stubborn infection or an impacted tooth needs a closer look. Seeing the whole picture first means fewer surprises once treatment begins.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Kim brings nearly 10 years of clinical experience from practices in Toronto and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She works alongside Dr. Peter Dinh, the practice owner, and Dr. Arzu Malik, giving patients three general dentists under one roof.
Insurance & Financing
We take most dental insurance, with MetLife, Guardian and United Concordia among the accepted carriers. Crowns and implants can add up, so Sunbit and CareCredit financing is available alongside cash, checks and credit cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Atlanta Dental Team from Lithonia, and how do I get there?
The office is 11.8 miles from Lithonia City Hall, usually about 19 minutes by car. You follow Evans Mill Rd to Covington Hwy, then S and N Hairston Rd up to Memorial Dr. Patients who want a dentist Lithonia, GA drivers get to on local roads never need the interstate on this route.
Can a cracked tooth be saved with a crown?
Often, yes, as long as the crack has not split the root. A crown holds the tooth together and spreads biting force so the crack stops growing. If the nerve is already inflamed, root canal therapy may come first. An exam and x-rays show which situation you are in.
What are the early signs of gum disease?
Bleeding when you brush or floss is the most common early sign. Others include red or puffy gums, gums pulling back from the teeth, persistent bad breath and teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease responds well to professional cleaning and better home care, so it pays to have it checked promptly.
Do dental implants need special care?
Implants need the same daily care as natural teeth, not special products. Brush twice a day, floss or use a water flosser around the implant, and keep up with professional cleanings. The crown cannot decay, but the gum and bone around it can still become inflamed, which is the main threat to an implant over time.
How do I know if I need a dental implant or a bridge?
It depends on the bone and the neighboring teeth. An implant replaces the root and leaves nearby teeth untouched, while a bridge anchors to the teeth on each side. If those neighbors already need crowns, a bridge can make sense. CBCT 3D imaging helps show whether there is enough bone for an implant.
Schedule Your Visit from Lithonia
To set up a first visit with a dentist Lithonia, GA households have just up Hairston Rd, call 770-758-6409 or request an appointment online. See every community we serve on our service area page, or start at our Dentist Stone Mountain, GA homepage.