Who Are We?
A Family Dentist for Lake Allatoona and the Cartersville 30121 Area
If you live in the 30121 area around Lake Allatoona and Cartersville, our office is about a 20-minute drive away in Acworth. We are not the closest dentist to you, and we want to be honest about that. The patients who drive to us from the Allatoona area do so for specific reasons: they want a single-dentist relationship, they like that the office is in-network with their PPO, or someone they trust referred them.
Dr. Alan N. Parnes, DDS, runs a small practice on GA-92 in Acworth. We see families, retirees, full-time lake residents, and weekend lake-house owners. The pace is calm, the team has been together for years, and we explain things in plain language.
Why Choose Us?
Honest Distance: We Are About 20 Minutes Away
We want to be straight about this because it matters when you are picking a dentist. From the 30121 zip — which covers Cartersville and the surrounding Bartow County area, including parts of the Lake Allatoona communities — the drive to our office at 6199 GA-92 in Acworth is about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the route and traffic. There are dentists much closer. We are not trying to win on proximity. We are an option for people who want a specific kind of practice and are willing to make the drive for it.
Dental Care for Lake Communities
Lake life means more outdoor time, which sometimes means more dental questions that are not on the standard cleaning visit list.
Sports and Athletic Mouthguards
Custom mouthguards for water sports, club sports, kids in baseball and lacrosse, and adults who do martial arts or contact recreation. Custom-fitted guards protect teeth better than the boil-and-bite versions and most athletes find them more comfortable to wear.
Emergency Dentistry
Cracked tooth from a tubing accident, a chip from biting into something hard at a lake-house dinner, an abscess that started as a small ache. Call us as early in the day as you can. We hold same-day slots for patients in pain.
Family Preventive Care
Cleanings, exams, X-rays, sealants for kids, fluoride for those who need it, oral cancer screenings. Twice-yearly visits keep small problems small.
Cosmetic and Restorative Work
Teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, and full smile makeovers. We will tell you which option fits your situation and your budget without pushing anything you do not want.
About Allatoona, Lake Allatoona, and the 30121 Area
The 30121 zip code covers Cartersville and the area around Lake Allatoona on the Bartow County side. Lake Allatoona itself is one of the most-used recreation lakes in Georgia, with marinas, public beaches, hiking trails, and Red Top Mountain State Park nearby. The area pulls a mix of full-time residents, weekend lake-house owners, retirees, and families who like having outdoor space close at hand.
Cartersville's downtown and shopping areas serve most of the daily errands. For things like dental care, plenty of residents stay in 30121, and some drive south into Acworth or further into Cobb County for specific providers.
Where Are We?
Getting to Our Office From the Allatoona Area
The drive from the Allatoona / Cartersville 30121 area to our office runs about 13 miles and takes 15 to 19 minutes. The fastest route is I-75 south, off at exit 277 for GA-92, then east on GA-92 for a quarter mile. We are on the right at 6199 GA-92, Suite 132.
If I-75 is congested, which can happen on Friday afternoons or during construction, US-41 / Cobb Parkway south through Emerson is a reliable backup. It adds five to seven minutes but keeps you off the interstate. Parking is free and on-site, and the entrance is at ground level.
Our Allatoona Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Insurance, the New Patient Special, and Payment Plans
We are in-network with most major PPO dental insurance plans. Call (770) 657-7120 with your card and we will verify benefits.
Without insurance, the $125 New Patient Exam and X-Rays is a flat-rate first visit. The $199 option adds a healthy-mouth cleaning. For larger treatments, CareCredit lets you pay monthly.
Why Routine Dental Visits Matter
Preventive Care That Actually Prevents
Twice-yearly cleanings keep plaque from turning into tartar and tartar from turning into gum disease. The whole point is to catch issues at the easy-to-fix stage.
Catching Problems Early
A small cavity is a quick filling. A large cavity becomes a crown. Routine exams catch the small ones before they grow.
Coaching for Daily Habits
We tell you what is and is not working in your home routine. Most people benefit from one or two small adjustments more than from a complete overhaul.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from the Allatoona area to your office?
About 15 to 20 minutes depending on the route and the time of day.
I have closer options. Why drive to Acworth?
If you have a closer dentist you like, stay with them. Patients who drive to us from your area usually do so because they want a single-dentist practice, because we are in-network with their PPO, or because a friend or family member recommended us.
Do you accept my insurance?
Most major PPO plans are in-network. Call us with your card.
Do you see emergency patients the same day?
Yes, in most cases. Call early.
Schedule Your Visit
Call (770) 657-7120 or book online. We are at 6199 GA-92, Suite 132, Acworth, GA 30102, open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
New Patient Specials
New Patient Exams
$125
No insurance? We offer a $125 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.
New Patient Exam & Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$199
No insurance? We offer a $199 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and a Healthy Mouth Cleaning.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
Our Acworth Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed