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About Us

Dr. Clark Carroll is a graduate of The Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry and a native of Eastman, GA where he maintains a full time dental practice.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Society and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

He served ten years on the Georgia Board of Dentistry including two terms as president. A member of the Central Regional Dental Testing Service, he examines nationally dental and dental hygiene graduates for licensure. Dr. Carroll has received the Georgia Dental Association’s Honorable Fellow Award and was selected the Medical College of Georgia’s School of Dentistry Alumnus of the Year for 2007. He provides comprehensive cosmetic, reconstructive, restorative and preventive services on a personalized basis.

Our Policies

What To Expect at Your Visit

  • Please bring a photo ID and current insurance card to your first visit.
  • If pregnant, it is required to have a letter from your OB doctor with permission to have dental work done.
  • Please bring a list of your current medications with you to your visit.
  • It is recommended that if you are a new patient or have not seen a dentist in several years to have a comprehensive exam and a full mouth set of x-rays first to determine what further treatment needs to be done.
  • Minors under the age of sixteen years of age need to bring an adult with you for your entire appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions

You have a question? We have an answer.

Is one brand of toothpaste better than others?

Generally, no. However, it is advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride and is ADA approved.

Which type of toothbrush should I use?

The brand of toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard bristle brushes tend to cause gingival irritation and contribute to gum recession. A small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. It is not necessary to "scrub" or brush teeth hard.

What is the difference between a "crown" and a "cap"?

These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as "crowns". However, patients often refer to the tooth-colour ones as "caps" and the gold or stainless steel ones as "crowns".

What is the difference between a "bridge" and a "partial denture"?

Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.

Do I need to have a root canal just because I need a crown?

No. While most teeth which have had root canal treatments do need crowns to strengthen the teeth and to return the teeth to normal form and function, not every tooth needing a crown also needs to have a root canal.

How can we help you?

If  you would like more information about a specific procedure, or would like to schedule a consultation, please get in touch.

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