Convenient Access from Johns Creek
If you searched for a dentist Johns Creek, GA, the closest door may be just past the city line. Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry is on Kimball Bridge Rd in Alpharetta, about a 10-minute drive from the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library. Dr. Kai Liang, an implant fellow, handles tooth replacement from surgical placement through the final crown in one office.
Start at the library and follow Spruill Rd for about 0.4 mile, then turn left on Buice Rd and follow it about 1.4 miles. Go right on Jones Bridge Rd, left on State Bridge Rd and left again on Kimball Bridge Rd. Our office at 4380 Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 is on the right after a 3.9-mile trip on local roads, near Ocee Elementary on the Johns Creek side of the line (find us on Google Maps). Patients also come from Berkeley Lake and Country Club of the South.
Right at the City Line: A West-Side Choice for Johns Creek Households
Johns Creek stretches from the Chattahoochee River in the south to McGinnis Ferry Rd and the Forsyth County line in the northeast. Our office sits at its western edge, in Alpharetta and in Fulton County, with the Johns Creek city line running right past the building. Ocee Elementary, about 0.1 mile from our door, is already inside the city.
The city has no MARTA train or bus service, so patients drive. From the west side, Buice Rd, Jones Bridge Rd and State Bridge Rd bring you here without GA 400 or Medlock Bridge Rd. Families living farther east near Shakerag Park, the city's northeastern corner, will find the trip longer but still on familiar roads.
The starting point says a lot about the city. The Spruill Oaks Library stands on a park-like campus donated by the Spruill family, and a four-corner monument on the front lawn outlines the original farmhouse. Down by the river, Cauley Creek Park adds a 5K trail, river overlooks and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee. Johns Creek mixes that rural history with busy, modern suburbs.
We open at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday. Tuesday runs until 5 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday end at 3 PM, and Friday closes at 2 PM. We are closed Saturday and Sunday.
The Spruill Oaks Library describes its community as families who have been here for generations alongside recent arrivals from all over the world. Our team tries to make care clear for everyone. Pamela, our practice leader, is fluent in Spanish and helps patients understand their financial options, and Dr. Kai walks every patient through their images in plain language.
Planning a Tooth Replacement That Lasts: Notes for Johns Creek Adults
Johns Creek is home to six golf facilities, including the Atlanta Athletic Club, which hosted the 2011 PGA Championship, plus St. Ives and Rivermont. Those clubs anchor golf-club neighborhoods across the city. Adults who have lived with the same bridge, crown or partial denture for many years eventually face a decision about replacing it.
Dental implants are often the most stable answer for a missing tooth. At our office, the full scope happens under one roof, from surgical placement to the final crown, bridge or implant-supported denture. Dr. Kai is an Affiliate Associate Fellow with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and he keeps up with new techniques through regular continuing education.
Planning starts with cone beam CT imaging, which shows the jawbone in 3D, and a digital scan instead of impression trays. When a case calls for one, a surgical guide is 3D printed in the office to help place the implant where the plan says it belongs. Implant candidacy depends on bone and gum health, which Dr. Kai checks at the consultation.
Healthy gums come first. Periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing, clears infection below the gumline before an implant goes in. The same care helps protect the natural teeth you are keeping.
A typical implant path has a few clear stages. First comes a consultation with imaging and a frank talk about options, including bridges and dentures. Next, the implant is placed and given time to bond with the bone. Finally, Dr. Kai attaches the crown, bridge or denture that you will actually chew with, made from a digital scan of your mouth.
Implants, Gum Care and More for Anyone Weighing a Dentist Johns Creek, GA
Dental Implants
Single implants, implant bridges and implant-supported dentures are all planned with cone beam imaging. Johns Creek patients get placement and the final restoration in the same office, with Dr. Kai overseeing each stage.
Periodontal Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums can quietly threaten teeth and future implants alike. Scaling and root planing removes buildup below the gumline so the tissue can heal.
Tooth Extraction
Dr. Kai tries to save a tooth first. When one cannot be saved, a straightforward or surgical extraction can be planned with the implant that will replace it.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and fixed dental bridges repair damaged teeth or close a gap. For several missing teeth, full and partial dentures are fitted from a digital scan.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Kai Liang, DDS, holds Affiliate Associate Fellow status with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He attends professional conventions, seminars and self-study programs regularly. That ongoing training shapes the implant care Johns Creek patients receive.
Insurance, Payment & Membership
We are happy to file all insurance claims for you, and the team prices out your share before treatment begins. The financial page lists the plans we work with, including Delta Dental, MetLife and Guardian. Cherry payment plans are another way to spread out implant costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry from Johns Creek, and how do I get there?
From the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, the office is about 3.9 miles away, roughly a 10-minute drive. The route runs Spruill Rd, Buice Rd, Jones Bridge Rd, State Bridge Rd and Kimball Bridge Rd. For west-side residents searching for a dentist Johns Creek, GA, that keeps the whole trip on local roads, though rush hour adds time.
What does a cone beam CT scan show before implant surgery?
It shows the jawbone in three dimensions, including its height, width and the position of nerves and sinuses. Dr. Kai uses that view to choose the implant size and angle before surgery. When needed, the plan becomes a 3D printed surgical guide, made in our office, that helps place the implant exactly where it was planned.
Do my gums need treatment before I can get an implant?
Often they do, if there is active gum disease. Infected gums and bone loss can weaken the support an implant needs. Dr. Kai measures your gums at the consultation, and scaling and root planing can clear infection first. Once the tissue is healthy, implant placement can be scheduled with a much firmer foundation.
Will you file my dental insurance claim for me?
Yes, our team files all insurance claims for you. Before treatment begins, we price out what your plan should cover and what your portion will be, so Johns Creek patients know the numbers up front. We work with many carriers, including Delta Dental, MetLife and Guardian, and CareCredit or Cherry can help with the rest.
Can an old bridge be replaced with dental implants?
Often, yes. When a bridge fails, Dr. Kai first checks the teeth that held it and the bone where the missing tooth used to be. A cone beam CT scan shows whether there is enough bone for an implant. Implants stand on their own, so the replacement no longer depends on the neighboring teeth for support.
Schedule Your Visit from Johns Creek
Choosing a dentist Johns Creek, GA households can visit before work is easier when the first chair opens at 7:00 AM. Call (770) 691-2569 or book online to set up an exam or implant consultation. You can also see the full list of areas we serve or read about our practice at Dentist Alpharetta, GA.