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21 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Ellijay, GA
Lykins Family Dentistry has been dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for families in Ellijay, Georgia, since 2005. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed and valued. Located along the serene Coosawattee River, our office offers a calming environment where advanced dental technology meets personalized service. Our team of highly trained professionals, led by Dr. Shay Lykins and Dr. Michael Pace, prioritizes preventive care, restorative treatments, and cosmetic enhancements tailored to patients of all ages.We emphasize patient education, transparent communication, and community engagement, actively participating in local initiatives to promote oral health awareness. With a focus on same-day emergency care and state-of-the-art solutions like digital imaging and laser therapy, we strive to address diverse dental needs efficiently. Our commitment to excellence extends to financial transparency, in-network insurance options, and flexible financing plans, ensuring accessible care for every family.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day emergency dental care for urgent needs
- Our dentists combine decades of experience with advanced training
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to family needs
- Our office features cutting-edge dental technology for precision care
- We actively engage in community education and local outreach
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)
What people say
Treat you like family
Thorough explanations
Professional and caring
Painless experience
Exceeds expectations
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dental services include bi-annual checkups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings. These essential services help maintain optimal oral health, detect issues early, and prevent costly dental emergencies. Our team educates patients on proper hygiene techniques and personalized care plans.
Children's Dentistry
We specialize in creating positive dental experiences for children through gentle checkups, sealants, and preventive education. Our child-friendly environment and experienced team help establish lifelong oral health habits while addressing developmental concerns like bruxism and orthodontic needs.
Dental Implants
Our dental implant solutions offer permanent tooth replacement using titanium posts fused with the jawbone. This technology provides durable, natural-looking results for single or multiple missing teeth, restoring both function and aesthetics with long-term success rates exceeding 95%.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Transform your smile with porcelain veneers, professional whitening, and direct bonding. Our cosmetic services address discoloration, chips, gaps, and misshapen teeth using minimally invasive techniques that deliver dramatic, long-lasting aesthetic improvements while maintaining dental health.
Emergency Dentistry
We provide same-day treatment for dental emergencies including toothaches, broken teeth, and knocked-out teeth. Our rapid response protocol minimizes pain and prevents complications through immediate interventions like temporary restorations and infection control.
People
Shay Lykins
Dentist
Dr. Lykins has practiced family dentistry in Ellijay since 2002, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care. She specializes in TMJ therapy and facial aesthetics while maintaining active involvement in local community initiatives through Rotary Club membership.
Michael Pace
Dentist
Dr. Michael Pace brings decades of dental experience to Lykins Family Dentistry, focusing on comprehensive care for patients of all ages. His approach emphasizes preventive strategies and patient education to achieve long-term oral health outcomes.
Questions
Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency dental care for urgent issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and knocked-out teeth.
What dental insurance plans do you accept?
We are in-network providers for several major PPO plans and assist patients in maximizing their dental insurance benefits.
Do you treat children and special needs patients?
Yes, our team specializes in family dentistry, including pediatric care and accommodations for patients with special needs.
Are financing options available for dental treatments?
We offer low-to-no interest financing plans to make dental care accessible and affordable for all patients.
What advanced dental technologies do you use?
Our practice features digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, soft tissue lasers, and digital impression systems for precise, comfortable care.
Reviews (6)
Niki Welchel
Mar 29, 2021
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Dr Joy was absolutely fantastic! she helped me get comfortable and made sure I was completely pain free before my extraction. she is kind and patient even when I was nervous and in pain. I highly recommend them!
Barbara Allard
Dec 21, 2020
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I have been going to Lykins Family Dentistry for about 2 years now. I previously lived in Florida. Switching to a new Dentist after going to the same one for 30 years is a scary experience to say the least. I have been extremely happy with the services and care I am receiving at Lykins. It has been easy to get an appointment, great dental hygienist, and wonderful care with my Dentist. I would highly recommend this Dentistry to anyone ready to start with someone new.
Mb Wright
Aug 22, 2020
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The people in this office are some of the nicest people I've ever met in my life. Going to the dentist. Has always been a very hard thing for me. And these nice people bend over backwards to make you comfortable. And do a great job on your teeth. Thanks to everyone on the team.
Don Elder
Aug 13, 2020
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My first visit as we are new to Ellijay. I have had my teeth cleaned regularly every 4 months but they haven't been clean this thoroughly in years. Jody did a great job and I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lykins. The entire experience was perfect (except for my getting lost but that was my fault). I know I've found my new dental group.
Kyo Hudson
Jul 24, 2020
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Amazing place, amazing staff. I went for a cleaning today and the lady that was doing the cleaning was helping me by talking me through it, I have bad anxiety when it comes to my mouth so how she was talking me down and keeping me calm was incredible. If I could rate more than 5 stars, I would. I highly recommend them.
Alice Milam
May 29, 2020
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Dr Lykins and her staff are great! Courteous and kind! Efficient and well trained! You know you are going to be well taken care of from the start of each visit! So glad they we recommended to my husband an me when we moved to Ellijay! Dr Lykins is a friendly caring lady! You're never rushed and feel like you're her only patient! You're the priority when you're in her hands!
