Emerald Dental: Paul R. Gardner, DDS
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Emerald Dental: Paul R. Gardner, DDS
As a patient of Dr. Gardner, you can expect to be treated with compassion and respect. He will listen to your concerns and make sure to create a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. He treats all patients as family and will ensure that your visit is comfortable and enjoyable. At Emerald Dental, we understand that these are challenging times.

Many people have lost both their jobs and their dental insurance coverage. We are pleased to offer these cash special options for people who need dental treatment but do not have insurance. Designed specifically for patients who don't have insurance but are serious about maintaining a healthy smile.
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Dentistry really is about changing people's lives for the better. When a patient leaves my office with the confidence to smile at everyone they meet, that gives me a great sense of accomplishment. We welcome you to visit our office for an appointment or just to take a tour and say 'hello'. My team and I are focused every day on providing a safe, professional, warm and inviting atmosphere for patients of all ages - from children to seniors.
Preventive care includes routine cleanings designed to keep mouths healthy and identify at their earlier stages any signs of potential problems. It also includes maintenance of the more demanding cases with advanced periodontal care, oral hygiene instructions, radiographs, sealants and preventive resins.
Our dental services are designed for the entire family and that is why we are proud to offer children's dentistry services! We have significant experience as a children's dentist and we strive to make all children feel comfortable in our office. And of course, we make sure that they have fun at the same time!
Call our office today if you are experiencing a severe toothache. We offer SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS whenever possible! We will bring you in for a focused examination of the impacted tooth or area of your mouth, that will include an x-ray of the area and a thorough doctor examination. After the exam our doctors will give you a treatment plan on how to fix the problem.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans a year sustain dental injuries during competitive play, and a large number of those injured are children. A dental mouth guard can protect their beautiful smile! Research has shown that wearing custom-fit sports dental mouth guards can reduce the risk of severe injuries.
Reviews (14)
Minda Thorn
Minda Thorn
Dec 30, 2021
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They are super sweet and easy to deal with. Will answer any questions if you feel left in the dark. They made me a full set of dentures top and bottom. They came back quickly and fit wonderful. They let me customize them. They have payment plans for people with no dental insurance. I have had 5 family members use them.
Ck Regidor
Ck Regidor
Dec 24, 2021
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If you’re concerned about finding a practice that still follows all safety protocols during this time, Emerald Dental is your best bet. The exam rooms are sectioned off with an air scrubber and the staff remained masked even after dealing with patients. Dr. Gardner has a very kind and attentive demeanor. I appreciated how he and the hygienist listened to concerns about my gums that were ignored elsewhere. Be aware that adults are charged $22 for fluoride applied during cleanings, though! I would have refused it if I were asked beforehand.
Dezy Desiree
Dezy Desiree
Aug 30, 2021
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Dr. Gardner and his dental hygienists, have been nothing but AMAZING and have done AMAZING WORK so far for me! My smile looks so much prettier and their not even done yet! Not to mention the CLEAN, UP TO DATE, and COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT! I’ve already had to make and still have to make quite a few more trips to the office.
I really appreciate the fact Dr. Gardner took the time out to resolve an issue I experienced with the desk clerk. Accordingly, in a timely and professional manner. He definitely cares about his patients!
I plan on coming back for future routines and visits 🙂 highly recommend
Joan Ciotti
Joan Ciotti
Jul 29, 2021
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Best Dentist I ve went to in Chattanooga !He is very Honest and tells you the truth ! He helped fix a mistake another dentist did to me ! Very good with children my grandsons go to him and love him !
Tony Szabo
Tony Szabo
Jul 05, 2021
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I went for the first time today for a cleaning which revealed some other issues. The staff was friendly and efficient and knowledgeable. Doctor Gardner went over my options clearly and helped me understand what an appropriate treatment plan would be. Highly recommended.
Jessica S.
Jessica S.
Apr 14, 2021
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We were happy with this office for several years. That was until I was told a that one of my children had a cavity. I took my child back to get it filled, and they had me sit in the car. When they came back out, they informed me that they filled FIVE cavities, and my child later told me that not only did the doctor not use gas on them, but on one section didn't even use numbing gel. My child was in serious pain for days, and when I called to find out how this could happen, the woman on the phone was rude and condescending. Then she told me that my child needed five more cavities filled. I
Alisha Hudson
Alisha Hudson
Mar 20, 2021
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First time visiting emerald dental and let’s just say I love them. The entire staff was so nice to my son he was not scared at all and they made sure he was comfortable and did a excellent job on his teeth cleaning. Definitely recommend them. Very clean environment no problem at all. Can’t wait til next visit for myself. :)
Lakita Jones
Lakita Jones
Dec 11, 2020
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I love everything about the dentist office. Very clean and professional environment. The staff is very nice and courteous. Dr Gardner always lets me know what he’s doing on my kids before he starts. It’s also very kid friendly.
Juquan Stewart
Juquan Stewart
Oct 30, 2020
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Friendly staff. They are intentional about keeping you up to date of what is going on. This was my first appointment with them and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They went the extra mile to ensure that my experience was a welcoming and comforting experience. I highly recommend Dr. Paul Gardner and staff of the Emerald Dentistry without reservation.
Melinda Birchfield
Melinda Birchfield
Oct 09, 2020
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They keep sending me bills after my insurance company has already paid out. I have been fighting with them since May due to their erroneous billing. My insurance EOB’s have showed I owe nothing. The staff is really rude and they are a bunch of money hungry rip offs. I will be contacting my attorney due to this billing issue.
Rachel Christian
Rachel Christian
Oct 07, 2020
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Great first experience bringing my five year old. We were able to get in as a new patient easily, wait time was practically nonexistent and everyone made us feel comfortable. The cleaning was and her procedure was done very well. Can’t wait to bring my other girls!
Sam Hatch
Sam Hatch
Sep 21, 2020
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We love going to Dr. Gardner! He works very well with all of my children, ages 6-20, and his staff is very friendly. Wonderful office environment: clean, cutting-edge technology, and set up to be very safe in these COVID times. And it’s nice that we get a text on each birthday wishing us a happy birthday!
Suma S.
Suma S.
Jul 14, 2020
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I have been there for the first time ever for general dental checkup. I was told to get cleanup & filling done to one of my teeth also few extractions . I made up my mind, done the partial cleanup on the same day as insisted by the doctor. They are so nice ,right from the nurse to the doctor. Im petrified of needles & scared to the death lol. I know most of them would relate me , as soon as I entered the procedure room I was almost dead inside looking at the dental equipments they would be using on me. They made me comfortable, explained each & every thing in detail ahead of doing . I held nurse
Felicia Bradford
Felicia Bradford
Jul 06, 2020
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Very caring dentist and staff! They really care about you and your teeth and make sure that you feel comfortable. Best dental visit I have had and that was getting 3 teeth removed 😆. Highly recommended!!