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Clinics in Cobb, Gwinnett will offer free dental care to veterans

If you’re a veteran like these two in Marietta, you’re eligible for free dental care one day in Gwinnett and Cobb.
If you’re a veteran like these two in Marietta, you’re eligible for free dental care one day in Gwinnett and Cobb.
By Ben Brasch
May 8, 2017

For those who served, some metro Atlanta dental clinics want to protect — your teeth.

Nearly 450 Aspen Dental facilities are offering free services to veterans on June 24, the company said in a news release.

Clinics in Kennesaw, 1955 N. Cobb Parkway NW; and Snellville, 1790 Scenic Highway, will be participating from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Aspen said the initiative is part of its Healthy Mouth Movement and is the fourth time holding what they call "the largest single-day oral health initiative targeted at veterans."

Schedule an appointment by calling 1-844-277-3646. Services are first-come, first-served.

Clinics in the following Georgia cities will also be giving out free care:

  • Griffin
  • Rome
  • LaGrange
  • Dawsonville
  • Douglasville
  • Gainesville
  • McDonough
  • Newnan
  • Cumming
  • Athens
  • Cartersville
  • Carrollton
  • Canton
  • Hiram

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