Summertime Smiles for Kids in Monroe County
Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
has celebrated its first year anniversary
serving the dental needs of kids in Monroe
County and the surrounding areas. Part
of the huge celebration is the addition of
pediatric dentist, Dr. Darryl Phillips. When
speaking of joining Tennessee Smiles,
Dr. Phillips states, “ Dr. Britton and I have
worked together for the past decade at
Children’s Dentistry of Knoxville. Seeing the
joy it has brought to him serving the kids of
Monroe County really piqued my interest in
joining the practice. After visiting Tennessee
Smiles, I could see the impact Dr. Britton and
Dr. Turner are having on the community,
and I wanted to be a part of that.” Dr. Phillips
grew up in Clinton, TN, and this community
reminds him of home.
After one visit, it’s apparent the passion these
three doctors and their staff have for each
and every kid they see. The office is age-
appropriately designed with game systems
and toys in the waiting area, expressing the
easygoing, fun atmosphere from the start
of the visit. During the dental treatment,
patients enjoy televisions with headphones
to watch favorite shows, and private rooms
are available for those feeling extra anxious
or needing special attention. Tennessee
Smiles is determined to make every visit
fun and positive, building self-confidence in
each and every patient.
It’s Summertime! Summertime is great time to have your first ever dental
visit or orthodontic consult. Remember
First Birthday, First Dental Visit. All three
doctors agree that if we see the patient
at this early age, most major problems
are preventable through education,information and regular dental care.This time of year is the perfect time,especially for those middle and high
school aged students that haven’t been to
the dentist or orthodontist in awhile due
to busy schedules. However, as relaxing
as summer can be, the staff often finds
that kids brushing and orthodontic
schedules can get too relaxed, as well.
Sugary summertime snacks and drinks
can be devastating on oral hygiene. The
doctors remind patients that they are
partnering with them in their health. You
simply cannot skip morning and nighttime
brushing. For our patients in braces,
Dr. Turner notices that summertime is
often a time when their oral hygiene slacks
off. He wants to remind his patients that he
is partnered with Drs. Britton and Phillips
in maintaining overall dental health. Even
though it’s Drs. Britton and Phillips and
their staff providing the routine dental
cleanings, Dr. Turner also monitors their
oral hygiene while in braces.
From age one to twenty-one, Tennessee
Smiles is here for dental cleanings to braces
and anything in between. We take pride
and love serving the kids of Monroe and
surrounding counties.
Schedule an appointment by calling 423-
436-4800 and visit www.tnsmile.com for
more information.
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4233 Hwy 411, Madisonville, TN 37354 | 423.436.4800 | www.tnsmile.com
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