Your Trusted Dentist Near Rex, GA
Rex has held onto a quieter, more close-knit feel than a lot of Clayton County, and folks here tend to like keeping things local. Highmark Dental is a short, simple drive west — a hometown practice where you see the same dentist every visit rather than whoever is on rotation.
roughly a 12–13 minute drive from Rex — west on Rex Road and Highway 138.
Comfortable, Modern Dental Care Close to Rex
From the neighborhoods around the historic Rex Mill to the newer homes off Rex Road, families here choose Highmark for unhurried, honest dentistry close to home. Dr. Shannon Skiba handles children's checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, clear aligners, dentures, and sedation for nervous patients — the whole family in one place, a few minutes down the road.
Our office is located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 — just about 6 miles from Rex. New patients from the Rex area are always welcome.
- Easy 12-minute drive west on Rex Road — no interstate
- A hometown dentist you can stay with for years
- Whole-family care under one roof
- Same-day or next-day visits when you’re in pain
- Mon–Thu: 8am–3pm · Fri by appointment
Getting here from Rex
Rex Road west connects to Highway 138 and runs straight into downtown Jonesboro — about six miles, usually twelve or thirteen minutes, no interstate. It is an easy, low-stress drive, which matters when you are bringing kids or would rather not deal with Tara Boulevard traffic.
Rex sits close to Southern Regional in Riverdale but has very little in the way of its own dental offices, so residents here are used to driving a little for care. Jonesboro is one of the closest real options, and it keeps you inside familiar territory rather than heading up toward the interstate corridor.
Because Rex has a lot of long-settled families, we get a fair number of patients who want a dentist they can stay with for years and hand along to their grown kids. That is exactly the kind of practice this is — small, personal, and not changing hands every couple of years.
Emergency Dental Care for Rex
A broken tooth or sudden swelling does not keep business hours. We hold room for urgent problems and can usually see you same-day or next-day — about twelve minutes west from Rex. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, time is everything: keep it moist, do not scrub it, and call (770) 478-1001 on the way. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or a facial injury, should go straight to 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 Rex Families
We welcome patients with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, dementia, and severe dental anxiety. For Rex families with a child on the spectrum, the piece that usually matters most is that we will do a first visit where nothing happens — no instruments, just time getting comfortable in the room and the chair. That uneventful first visit is often what makes every one after it possible.
How we care for special needs patients · Dr. Skiba on special needs dentistry
Dentures & Partials for Rex
Rex has a lot of long-settled families, and dentures and partials are a regular part of what we do for them — full sets, partials to fill gaps, and relines or repairs when an older denture loosens. We take the time to get the fit and appearance right, and you see the same dentist through the whole process.
Full guide to dentures & partials · Dentures vs. implants · Implants vs. dentures vs. bridges
Crowns & Bridges for Rex
Rex families come to us for durable crowns and bridges they can count on for years — porcelain and zirconia where looks matter, gold where a back molar takes heavy force. We are honest about when a tooth genuinely needs a crown versus a filling, and the same dentist handles both visits.
Full guide to crowns & bridges · Crown vs. veneer · Implant vs. bridge
Insurance Questions We Hear From Rex
Rex callers most often just want a straight answer on whether we will work with their coverage. Here it is: we file claims with most major insurers as a courtesy so your benefits get applied, and we tell you before treatment what your plan is likely to cover and what it is not. We are not in HMO or managed-care networks and will not pretend to be; if your plan requires an assigned in-network provider, we will say so up front rather than let a bill surprise you.
Ask the Dental Benefits Coach · How we handle insurance · Making care more affordable
Dental Services for Rex 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.
Rex Patients Frequently Ask
How far is Highmark Dental from Rex, GA?
About 6 miles — roughly a 12–13 minute drive west via Rex Road and Highway 138 to 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, with no interstate.
Do you accept new patients from Rex?
Yes. We welcome new patients from Rex and the surrounding Clayton County communities. Call (770) 478-1001 or use our online intake form to get started.
Do you offer emergency dental care for Rex residents?
Yes. We keep room 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. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing is an emergency room visit instead.
Are you in-network with my insurance?
We are not in managed-care or HMO networks and do not claim to be. We file claims with most major insurers as a courtesy so your benefits are applied, and we tell you before treatment what your plan is likely to cover. If your plan requires an assigned in-network provider, we will say so upfront.
Do you treat children and whole families from Rex?
Yes — we care for patients of every age and are glad to be a family’s long-term dental home. Ask about stacking family appointments so you make one trip instead of several.
Can you see a patient with special needs or severe dental anxiety?
Yes. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, developmental disabilities, dementia, and severe anxiety. We book longer appointments, offer nitrous oxide where appropriate, and allow desensitization visits where no treatment happens at all.
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 Ellenwood, GA about 9 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 Rex?
Schedule your visit with Dr. Shannon Skiba today — we make it easy to get started.