Dentists Near Ridgeside TN

You Deserve to Have a Brilliant Smile.

A dark spot on a tooth may seem harmless until the tooth starts to hurt during a meal. Bleeding gums, loose teeth, deep stains, or gaps in a smile can also make daily life harder. Delaying care can allow a small problem to become painful, harder to treat, and more costly. Dentists near Ridgeside TN provide routine and advanced dental care to help patients address these concerns before they become more serious.

McKinney Dental provides preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and gum care for patients of many ages. Each patient receives clear advice and a treatment plan based on their teeth, gums, comfort, and goals.

Dentists Near Ridgeside TN

The Best Dentists Near Ridgeside TN for Lasting Oral Health

Complete Dental Care

Patients often need more than cleanings and routine exams as their dental needs change. We provide fillings, crowns, gum care, cosmetic treatment, dental implants, and other services in one office. Keeping care in one place helps our team follow changes in the teeth and gums over time. It also makes treatment easier to plan when one concern affects another part of the mouth.

Clear Invisalign Treatment

We use Invisalign aligners to move crowded or crooked teeth in small steps. The clear trays are less noticeable than metal braces and can be removed for eating or brushing. Before treatment, we check the teeth, bite, and spacing to see whether aligners may be suitable. A planned series of trays can improve tooth position while fitting more easily into work, school, and family life.

Custom Porcelain Veneers

Veneer planning begins with the color, size, and shape of the nearby teeth. Thin porcelain veneers can improve teeth that look chipped, worn, uneven, or deeply stained. We discuss the changes the patient hopes to make before preparing any tooth for treatment. Careful planning helps the veneers blend with the smile instead of looking too white, too large, or out of place.

Professional ZOOM Whitening

Stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, food, or age can make teeth look dull. We offer ZOOM whitening treatments for patients who want a brighter and more even tooth shade. Before treatment, we check the teeth and gums for decay, irritation, or other concerns that may need care first. Professional guidance also helps reduce uneven results and allows the whitening plan to match the patient’s smile goals.

Focused Gum Care

Gum disease can grow worse before it causes severe pain. Early signs may include bleeding, swelling, bad breath, or gums that pull away from the teeth. We check the stage of the problem and may use care such as scaling and root planing when needed. Treating gum disease can help control infection, protect the bone around the teeth, and lower the risk of tooth loss.

Personal Care Plans

Dental care should reflect the patient rather than follow the same plan for everyone. We listen to concerns, review the exam findings, and explain the order of treatment in plain words. Patients can ask questions about comfort, oral anesthetic, timing, cost, or other parts of the visit before care begins. This calm approach helps people make informed choices without feeling rushed or unsure about what happens next.

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Dr. Joshua McKinney was born and raised in Ooltewah, TN.

He cultivated a passion for helping others during his undergraduate studies at Wofford College. After graduating, Dr. McKinney attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. McKinney believes in patient-centered care by understanding that each patient is unique, and he seeks to exceed their goals and expectations. He has been blessed with several amazing mentors who pushed him to strive toward excellence. This has transferred to his passion for dentistry, where he has far exceeded the minimum required hours of continued education.

Dr. McKinney is married to his beautiful wife Brittney, and together they have a four-year-old son (Cooper) and a one-year-old daughter (Collins). The McKinney family is involved with their local church and they have a passion for giving back to their community. When he’s not at the office, Dr. McKinney enjoys fishing, golfing, fitness, and spending time outside with his family.

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