Your Trusted Dentist Near Ellenwood, GA
Ellenwood spreads across three county lines, and one thing residents here say often is that everyday services feel a little scattered — including finding a dentist who will actually stick around. Highmark Dental is a straightforward drive west on Highway 138, and the practice you start with is the one you stay with.
roughly a 15–18 minute drive from Ellenwood — west on Highway 138 (Fairview Road).
Comfortable, Modern Dental Care Close to Ellenwood
Ellenwood has filled in with subdivisions faster than day-to-day services have followed, so a lot of families here already drive somewhere for care. Dr. Shannon Skiba offers checkups and cleanings for every age, fillings, crowns, extractions, clear aligners, dentures, and sedation for anxious patients — all in one place in historic downtown Jonesboro, so a household is not splitting its dental care across four offices in three counties.
Our office is located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 — just about 9 miles from Ellenwood. New patients from the Ellenwood area are always welcome.
- Straight run west on Hwy 138 / Fairview Road
- One dental home for a household split across county lines
- Care for every age, from first visits to dentures
- Same-day or next-day visits when you’re in pain
- Mon–Thu: 8am–3pm · Fri by appointment
Getting here from Ellenwood
Highway 138 — Fairview Road — runs west out of Ellenwood and lands you in downtown Jonesboro, about nine miles, usually fifteen to eighteen minutes, without needing the interstate. If you are on the DeKalb side near I-675, dropping down to 138 is generally smoother than looping through the Stockbridge retail traffic.
Ellenwood's quirk is that it is split among DeKalb, Clayton, and Henry counties, so neighbors two streets apart can fall under different county services — and plenty of people genuinely are not sure which one they are in. For a dentist it makes no difference: we see patients from all three sides, and downtown Jonesboro is a fixed, easy landmark to aim for no matter which county your mail comes from.
Because the area grew residentially before it grew its services, a lot of Ellenwood households were already leaving the community for routine care. If you are going to drive anyway, a fifteen-minute run to a dentist who remembers your family beats a longer trip to a rotating chain.
Emergency Dental Care for Ellenwood
For a cracked tooth, a lost filling or crown, or pain that will not let you sleep, we keep urgent slots open and can usually see you same-day or next-day — a straight run west on Highway 138. An emergency room can hand you antibiotics and pain relief but cannot actually fix the tooth, so for a dental problem a dental office is the faster route to it being over. Call (770) 478-1001. The exception is swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, or a facial injury — those belong at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, or call 911.
What counts as a dental emergency · Toothache first aid · Broken tooth · Knocked-out tooth
Call (770) 478-1001Special Needs Dentistry for Ellenwood Families
Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, Parkinson's, and sensory sensitivities, and Ellenwood families sometimes tell us they had been crossing the whole metro to find it. We book longer appointments, offer desensitization visits where nothing clinical happens at all, and talk with caregivers about what genuinely helps this particular person before we ever pick up an instrument.
How we care for special needs patients · Dr. Skiba on special needs dentistry
Dentures & Partials for Ellenwood
If you are replacing missing teeth, we make full and partial dentures in one place — a single dental home for it rather than being sent across county lines. Dr. Skiba covers the whole path, from extractions when they are needed through to a finished denture, and handles the small adjustments that make a new set actually comfortable.
Full guide to dentures & partials · Dentures vs. implants · Implants vs. dentures vs. bridges
Crowns & Bridges for Ellenwood
A cracked, worn, or missing tooth is handled in one place — we make crowns and fixed bridges in-house rather than sending you across county lines. Dr. Skiba covers the whole path, tells you honestly whether a crown or a smaller repair is right, and gets the temporary and final crown fitting comfortably.
Full guide to crowns & bridges · Crown vs. veneer · Implant vs. bridge
Insurance Questions We Hear From Ellenwood
Ellenwood's mix of commuters means we see every kind of plan here, and the county-line thing occasionally fools people into thinking coverage changes with where they live. It does not — your dental plan follows you, not your zip code. What matters is what your specific plan covers, and we go through that with you before treatment. We file claims with most major insurers as a courtesy and are not in HMO or managed-care networks; if your plan requires an assigned in-network provider, we will tell you plainly.
Ask the Dental Benefits Coach · How we handle insurance · Making care more affordable
Dental Services for Ellenwood Families
Preventive & Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, and checkups for every age.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers.
Extractions
Comfortable simple and surgical extractions.
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day relief when you’re in pain.
Sedation Options
Relaxing care for anxious patients.
Crowns, Bridges & Implants
Restore damaged or missing teeth.
Ellenwood Patients Frequently Ask
How far is Highmark Dental from Ellenwood, GA?
About 9 miles — roughly a 15–18 minute drive west on Highway 138 (Fairview Road) to 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, with no interstate.
Ellenwood is split between counties — does that change my dental insurance?
No. Dental coverage follows your plan, not your county or zip code. What matters is what your specific plan covers, which we will review with you before treatment. We file claims as a courtesy and are not in HMO or managed-care networks.
Do you accept new patients from Ellenwood?
Yes. We welcome new patients from Ellenwood and all three counties it borders. Call (770) 478-1001 or complete our online intake form to get started.
Do you offer emergency dental care for Ellenwood residents?
Yes. We reserve time in the schedule for dental emergencies and can usually offer a same-day or next-day appointment. Call (770) 478-1001 for a toothache, broken tooth, or swelling. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, go to an emergency room instead.
Do you offer clear aligners near Ellenwood?
Yes — we provide clear (invisible) aligners in-house for mild-to-moderate crowding, gaps, and spacing. We do not do traditional metal braces; complex orthodontic cases are referred to a trusted orthodontist.
Can you see a patient with autism or special needs from Ellenwood?
Yes. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, dementia, and sensory sensitivities. We book longer appointments and offer desensitization visits where nothing is done but getting comfortable in the chair.
Other Areas We Serve
- Dentist near Riverdale, GA about 4 miles away
- Dentist near Morrow, GA about 4 miles away
- Dentist near Forest Park, GA about 6 miles away
- Dentist near Stockbridge, GA about 9 miles away
- Dentist near Lovejoy, GA about 6 miles away
- Dentist near Rex, GA about 6 miles away
- Dentist near Lake City, GA about 4 miles away
- Dentist near Hampton, GA about 11 miles away
- Dentist near McDonough, GA about 16 miles away
- Dentist near Conley, GA about 7 miles away
Ready for a dentist near Ellenwood?
Schedule your visit with Dr. Shannon Skiba today — we make it easy to get started.