Dentist for Smyrna patients
From Smyrna, our Franklin office is one interstate route away: I-24 toward Nashville, Bell Road and Old Hickory Boulevard across to I-65, then south to Franklin. Smyrna patients see Dr. Allen Blourchian for single tooth implants, full arch treatment and everyday dental care.
Getting here from Smyrna
New Image Dentistry is at 155 Covey Dr, Suite #300, Franklin, TN 37067. From downtown Smyrna it is about 27 miles, roughly 40 to 45 minutes in light traffic. I-24 can back up at rush hour, so allow extra time.
- Take I-24 west toward Nashville to Exit 59 (TN-254, Bell Road).
- Turn left onto Bell Road. It becomes Old Hickory Boulevard (TN-254); follow it west to I-65.
- Take I-65 south to Exit 65 (Highway 96, Murfreesboro Road) and turn left onto Highway 96.
- Turn left onto Edward Curd Lane, then right onto Covey Drive.
Missing one tooth? Why Smyrna patients ask about single implants
A lot of the questions we get from Smyrna are about a single missing tooth: a back tooth that was pulled, or a front tooth that broke.
A single dental implant replaces both the root and the tooth. It has three parts: a small titanium post placed in the jawbone, a connector called an abutment, and a custom crown matched to your other teeth. It stands on its own, so the teeth next to it are not shaped or used for support. The implant usually heals for about four months before the final crown is placed. Individual results vary.
If several teeth are missing or failing, Dr. Blourchian will also walk you through full arch options: fixed All-on-4 teeth, or removable snap-on dentures, which are the more affordable implant option.
After your implant is done, the same office can keep up your cleanings, fillings and crowns.
Dental implants: a patient's story
Care we offer
- Single tooth implantsOne implant and crown to replace one missing tooth, without changing the teeth next to it.
- Full arch & All-on-4 dental implantsFixed All-on-4 teeth on four to six implants, and removable snap-on dentures.
- Crowns & bridgesRepair broken or worn teeth and replace missing ones.
- Tooth extractionsGentle extractions, with sedation options and tooth replacement planning.
- Cleanings & checkupsRegular exams, cleanings and X-rays with Dr. Blourchian and our hygiene team.
- Emergency dental careToothache, a broken tooth or swelling: call us during office hours.
ZIP codes: 37167. Not sure if you are close enough? Call (615) 591-4490 and we will help.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Smyrna?
About 27 miles from downtown Smyrna, roughly 40 to 45 minutes in light traffic, via I-24 west, Bell Road and Old Hickory Boulevard, and I-65 south to Exit 65 in Franklin.
Is an implant better than a bridge?
It depends on your teeth, bone and goals. An implant does not rely on the neighboring teeth, while a bridge uses them for support. Each option has trade-offs, and Dr. Blourchian explains them at a free implant consult, using 3D imaging of your bone.
How long does a single implant take?
Implant surgery is done in one appointment, and the implant usually heals for about four months before the final crown. Times vary from person to person. Individual results vary.
Can I come in for regular cleanings too?
Yes. Most visits are checkups, cleanings, fillings and crowns, and the same office also offers veneers, Invisalign, gum treatment and dental implants.
Not sure where to start? Talk with us.
Book online any time, or call and our team will help you find a time that works.