Location: Columbus, GA, 1435 54th Street # 100A 31904-4998
Phone: (706) 507-9132
Website: https://sweetgumsdental.com/
4.7 out of 5 stars based on 228 reviews on Google.
mrsmc2612 · 4 out of 5 stars · 6 months ago
My name is Andrea McMiller, The Facility is amazing! They have Wonderful business practices, and Highly professional staff and office setting I always hated going to to dentist until now. I don't dred it anymore. Dr. Lockhart is my Dentist and she is amazing, highly skilled, kind and considerate, with the most gentle hands.
wiley waters · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
I am scared of any Dental work, but I can tell you I have had 3 teeth pulled and 2 teeth filled and this is the very best dentist I have ever been to. I love her to death. Her staff is so sweet and she is way above all others. Again I want to thank her and her staff. I love you all and wish you a merry Christmas.
Shanicka Whaley · 1 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
I went in July 2025 for an annual and learned that I needed a few procedures. X-rays were conducted and then the assistant explained what I was going to need and they sent me to the front to book ANOTHER appointment. The next appointment a debridement (deep cleaning) was done and then I was told to book ANOTHER appointment for the next procedure. The technician was very heavy handed and rough. Two months later I experienced extreme pain in my tooth and had to spend the weekend not being able to sleep laying down and crying especially since this office was closed on the weekends. Monday morning I went in explaining my issue and asked for any availability or recommendations. The young lady at the desk explained that there was no availability at this time and that I could pay a $75 fee upfront to book an appointment which the next available appointment was not for another month and a half. She explained that my options were to go to urgent care or emergency room and see if I could get pain medications prescribed for in the meantime (48 days). She also went on to explain that even when I come back they wouldn't touch my issue until after I completed a cleaning. I have visited this office twice and have never met the dentist/doctor personally. There was zero empathy for my issue and she was not willing to do anything additional unless I was willing to pay $75. They did however recommend another dentists office whom is now my new dentistry. Dr. Linkston Cryer (Cryer Family Denistry) saw me immediately, was very empathetic, gave me options, fixed my issue, performed a flawless procedure with gentle hands and followed up the next day.
Brenda Kieffer · 1 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
I’m new to the area and was having a toothache, I called to get an appointment and was seen fairly quickly. When I went in they did the X-rays and sent in a prescription for my premedication of antibiotics. I informed them I was on a budget and only needed to use my dental allowance on my insurance. They said they understood. After 2 appointments I was informed that the dentist wouldn’t see me until I had a periodontal cleaning which wasn’t covered by insurance. I had to decline. Now I get a bill in for services that has no explanation on it. Please ask questions, get informed, and check around. I have read the previous patients review before posting mine and I will definitely give Dr. Cryer’s office a call.
Christina Stephens · 5 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
Had my first appointment today and I have found my new dental home. Super attentive and welcoming staff and Theresa made me feel at ease throughout my visit. Highly recommended for all your dental work.
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Sweetgums Dental LLC is a family dental practice located at 1435 54th Street, Suite 100a in Columbus, Georgia. The office offers a full range of dental services so that all of a family's needs can be met under one roof, including cleanings and exams, fillings, extractions, sealants, oral cancer screenings, and teeth whitening. For patients missing teeth, the practice provides restorative options such as dental bridges, dentures, and dental implant restoration, which is the process of fitting the visible replacement tooth onto an implant. Cosmetic services include porcelain crowns and veneers, and the office also treats gum problems with periodontal disease treatment and scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gumline.
The team describes its approach with the motto sweet smiles, healthy gums, and aims for every patient to leave with a memorable and enjoyable dental experience, supported by a welcoming and compassionate staff. The practice welcomes new patients and offers online forms, payment plans, and financial information to make visits easier to plan. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and appointments can be requested by phone at (706) 507-9132 or through the practice's website.
Sweetgums Dental LLC was founded by Dr. Laretha Lockhart, a Columbus, Georgia native who still lives in the community she serves. Dr. Lockhart graduated from Wesleyan College in 2001 with a major in Chemistry and minors in Math and Biology, then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in June 2005. She completed a one year residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before returning home to Columbus, where she worked three years as an associate in two local dental offices before opening her own practice, Sweetgums Dental LLC.
