Your Trusted Dentist Near Stockbridge, GA
For Stockbridge and Eagle's Landing families, Highmark Dental is worth the short drive west on Highway 138. The personal attention and unhurried pace are a noticeable change from larger, higher-volume dental offices.
roughly a 15-minute drive from Stockbridge — west on Highway 138.
Comfortable, Modern Dental Care Close to Stockbridge
Stockbridge is growing fast, and so is the number of Henry County patients who make the easy trip to see Dr. Skiba in historic Jonesboro. Whether you need a routine checkup, an urgent same-day visit, or a long-term plan to rebuild a mouth that's been neglected for a while, you get one-on-one care from a dentist who remembers your name and your history.
Our office is located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 — just about 9 miles from Stockbridge. New patients from the Stockbridge area are always welcome.
- Easy 15-minute drive west on Hwy 138 — no I-75
- Often seen sooner than offices closer to home
- Personal care — not a high-volume dental chain
- Pre-treatment estimates in writing for larger work
- Mon–Thu: 8am–3pm · Fri by appointment
Getting here from Stockbridge
Highway 138 west is the whole trip — about nine miles, roughly fifteen minutes, and it drops you into downtown Jonesboro without touching I-75. If you're coming from the Eagle's Landing side, picking up 138 at the north end is usually smoother than cutting through the Hudson Bridge retail traffic.
Stockbridge and Henry County have grown faster than dental capacity has, and the practical result is long waits for an appointment at a lot of offices near you. Crossing the county line is often the difference between being seen this week and being seen next month — which matters enormously if something hurts.
Because it is a slightly longer drive than for our Clayton County patients, we try hard not to waste the trip. If we can do the exam, the X-rays, and the cleaning in one visit, we will, and we'll tell you honestly whether a second trip is genuinely necessary or just conventional scheduling.
Emergency Dental Care for Stockbridge
If you're dealing with a dental emergency in Stockbridge and the offices near you are booked out, it's worth the fifteen minutes west on 138. We keep urgent slots open and can usually see you same-day or next-day for a broken tooth, a lost crown, an abscess, or pain that won't quit. Call (770) 478-1001. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or a serious facial injury, should go to an emergency room instead.
What counts as a dental emergency · Toothache first aid · Broken tooth · Knocked-out tooth
Call (770) 478-1001Special Needs Dentistry for Stockbridge Families
Finding a dentist who will genuinely take on a patient with significant special needs is hard, and Henry County families frequently drive well past us to do it. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, Parkinson's, and severe anxiety — with longer appointments, desensitization visits, nitrous oxide where appropriate, and honest conversation about what is and isn't realistic for this particular person.
How we care for special needs patients · Dr. Skiba on special needs dentistry
Insurance Questions We Hear From Stockbridge
Henry County patients often arrive after being told by another office that a treatment "isn't covered," which is frequently only half the story — plans differ enormously on what they'll pay toward crowns, dentures, and implant restorations, and on annual maximums that reset. We'll submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurer for larger work so you have their answer in writing before you commit to anything. We file claims as a courtesy and are not in HMO or managed-care networks.
Ask the Dental Benefits Coach · How we handle insurance · Making care more affordable
Dental Services for Stockbridge 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.
Stockbridge Patients Frequently Ask
How far is Highmark Dental from Stockbridge, GA?
About 9 miles — roughly a 15-minute drive west on Highway 138 to 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, without getting on I-75.
Is it worth driving from Stockbridge for a dentist?
Many Henry County patients think so. Dental capacity in Henry County has not kept pace with how fast the area has grown, so crossing the county line is often the difference between being seen this week and waiting weeks.
Do you handle dental emergencies for Stockbridge patients?
Yes. We keep room in the schedule for emergencies and can usually offer a same-day or next-day appointment. Call (770) 478-1001. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, go to an emergency room instead.
Can you tell me what my insurance will pay before I commit?
For larger treatment we submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurer, so you have their answer in writing before you decide. We file claims as a courtesy and are not in HMO or managed-care networks.
Can you do everything in one visit so I am not driving back?
Where it is clinically sensible, yes — we would rather combine the exam, X-rays, and cleaning than split them. We will tell you honestly if a second visit is genuinely necessary.
Do you accept special needs patients from Henry County?
Yes, and we are glad to. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, dementia, and Parkinson’s. Call and we can talk through what a first visit would look like before you book anything.
Ready for a dentist near Stockbridge?
Schedule your visit with Dr. Shannon Skiba today — we make it easy to get started.