about
1st choice

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welcome to
1st Choice Dental Care

Our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person - with a special focus on how your teeth and gums relate to your total body health. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function, and appearance. We're here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a dentist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease.

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what's holding you back from
Seeing Your Dentist

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"I can't find time in my life to get to the dentist"

  • 2 Convenient Locations - Kennesaw and Woodstock
  • Early Morning & Evening Hours
  • Get In Quick - Be Seen On Time
  • Same Day Emergency
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"I'm worried that I can't afford any dental care"

  • In-Network with Most Insurances
  • In-Office Savings Plan for those without insurance
  • Financing Available through Care Credit, Green Sky, Lending Club, BB+T, and Synovus
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"I'm scared because I had a bad dental experience before"

  • Nitrous to take the edge off
  • Sedation Dentistry - wake up and be finished with your treatment
  • TVs in the ceiling to take your mind of dentistry
  • Award Winning Staff makes sure your comfort is priority
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"I am so embarrassed of my teeth that I don't like to smile"

  • Judgement Free Zone - You can tell us everything. We never want you to feel ashamed of your smile. We want to help you achieve the smile you deserve.

What sets us apart
from the competition

Gentle Care

We appreciate the need for a comfortable, compassionate dental care experience. That's why we adhere to gentle, pain-free practices for all of our patients. Whether it's the first visit for your little one, a routine appointment for you, or even an emergency for yourself or a loved one, we make sure to provide relaxed, easy treatment.

Efficiency

At 1st Choice Dental Care, you will enjoy the comfort of our reception area but you won't spend a lot of time there. We respect your busy schedule with on-time appointments, efficiency in the treatment areas, and an easy check-out process so you won't have to interrupt your day to get excellent dental treatment.

Modern Technology

We invest in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment in our field to give you the most accurate, pleasant care possible. Our dedication to researching and perfecting the use of the best technology in our field is one of the many reasons our patients trust us to treat them and their families.

A Fun Experience

We want your dental experience to be as fun and enjoyable as possible. We have cable TVs in the ceiling of every room to give you something to take your mind off the task at hand.

Convenience

1st Choice Dental Care maintains two offices to minimize travel times for our patients and better serve our community. You can schedule an appointment at our offices in Woodstock and Kennesaw and receive the same great service at all offices. We also offer special Friday appointments upon request so your scheduling options are more flexible.

Peace of Mind Warranty

We are proud of our dental services and what they do for our patients. Our goal is to have the work we do last for many years into the future. With this in mind we are pleased to offer a limited dental warranty to ensure your smile.

Comfort
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For your comfort during your visit with us, we offer the following amenities:

  • Headphones

  • iPod

  • Television with Comcast Cable

  • Neck Pillow

  • Blanket

  • Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

  • Bottled Water (Chilled or Room Temp)

  • Warm Scented Towels

  • Lip Moisturizer

  • Protective Eyewear

I had a great experience! I have been going to the Kennesaw location for years and switched to the Woodstock office after moving to Canton. They are friendly and extremely helpful and I felt like I was in great hands. Thank you!

Kandice H.

Love the staff and mostly Dr. Vaughn. Dr. Vaughn always treats me with respect and acknowledges that it is MY mouth and I can make the decisions about my care.

Lori B.

Dr.Vaughn is the best dentist in town. She is very gentle and makes you feel comfortable at each visit.

Lisa S.

Great group of people and the doctors were great! Took care of issues my own doctor didn’t! They are awesome!!

Cheryl D.

First visit and I was impressed. The office is extremely clean and the staff are all very friendly! I'll definitely be back and I'll definitely refer friends and family!

Cheryl C.

This is my new family. Everyone I know should come see these wonderful ladies. I hated the dentist before I came here. It only took one visit to feel the love. Thanks for making me smile again.

Jacquelyn E.

This Dental office staff is just amazing!!, yesterday was my first time ever coming and i have found my new dentist.!!, The stuff is very friendly, I felt like I have known them for awhile. This is most def a 5+ stars.

Dahnn H.

I DO NOT LIKE GOING TO THE DENTIST- and my visit to 1st Choice was the best dentist experience I have ever had! My hygienist was so nice!! And Dr. Orza was very pleasant as well. I would recommend this dentist to anyone in the Kennesaw area!

Devin P.

I really enjoyed going to see Dr. Orza. Karla and Dr. Orza were very nice and reassuring for my procedure, and overall I was extremely impressed at how cheerful and helpful everyone was. I highly recommend going here for any dental work.

Gilbert F.

Dr. Stephanie is great!! She is gentle, caring and listens to her patients concerns. She and her staff make you feel very comfortable with any procedure they are doing. I highly recommend Dr. Stephanie!

Shiona B.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!! I have been going there so long it’s like we are “old friends”! Aubrey is the best! 10 stars!!!

Melissa J.

Love this place. Very professional, but pleasurable. I really understand why the name of their place is 1st Choice. It should be yours.

Gary N.

This place was awesome! Very clean, very professional, and the staff were all as nice as they could be! I will be recommending to my friends and family!

Scott M.

Love the staff at the Woodstock office. They are always so friendly and welcoming and make each visit a very positive experience. I highly recommend them.

Kristen G.

The office and staff are all extremely nice and welcoming. My dental hygienist, Ashley, was great and explained everything very well. I saw Dr. Stephanie and she was also very nice and listened to all my concerns. I would definitely recommend them!

Ivey T.

financial concerns?

No insurance? No problem. We offer an in-house savings plan. You'll have access to some of the best dental care available with discounted fees that are affordable and easy to understand. We also offer financing for those with and without insurance through CareCredit and Synovus.

Georgia School of Dental Assisting

georgia school
of dental assisting

1st Choice Dental Care's Kennesaw location is proud to be the Kennesaw and Woodstock teaching sites of the Georgia School of Dental Assisting.

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in-network
insurances

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fluoride for a cause

Here at 1st Choice, we recognize the importance of giving back to our community. Because of this, we are committed to donating a portion of our monthly fluoride treatment proceeds directly back to the community. You can rest assured that when you receive fluoride treatment, you are not only contributing to the overall health of your mouth, but also the community!

Charities we support:

If you would like to recommend a non-profit charity, please contact morgany@my1stchoicedentalcare.com