Convenient Access from Bono
Parents comparing options for a dentist Bono, AR households can share will find Sandlin Dental about 19 minutes away on Red Wolf Boulevard in Jonesboro. Dr. Jacob Sandlin, DDS, sees children, teens and adults in one office, so grandparents, parents and kids can all keep their records in the same place. The drive follows one main highway for most of the way, which makes it easy to fit a visit around the school day.
Start in downtown Bono on East College Street and head south on US 63 Business until it joins US 63 toward Jonesboro. Once you reach town, follow Southwest Drive (US 49), turn east onto East Highland Drive (AR 18), and go north on Red Wolf Boulevard, which carries US 49 and AR 1. The whole trip covers 12.8 miles, and the Target on East Highland Drive tells you the final turn is close.
You will find us at 1699 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72401, on the west side of the boulevard between Driftwood Lane and Forest Home Road. Open Sandlin Dental in Google Maps to save the address before your first trip. We also care for neighbors in Downtown Jonesboro and the University area.
Why Bono Households Keep Their Checkups With Us
The City of Bono describes itself as friendly and neighborly, with a small-town feel. That is the same tone we try to set from the moment you walk in. Dr. Sandlin welcomes new patients of every age, including adults who have not seen a dentist in years. Nobody gets a lecture about lost time; the visit starts with where your mouth is today.
The city sits on Crowley's Ridge in northwestern Craighead County, with Bono Lake just outside the city and Bono Bridge among its best-known landmarks. US 63 ties the town to Jonesboro, so a dental stop can share a trip with errands or work in the city. Children from Cash and Egypt attend Westside schools too, so they share one school calendar with Bono children.
That shared calendar matters more than it seems. When every child in the house is home on the same school holidays, one well-planned morning can cover several cleanings at once. We are happy to help you map out a year of visits that lines up with school breaks.
Your first appointment covers a full dental history, an exam, the x-rays that make sense for you and a check of your gum health. If a cleaning is appropriate, we complete it during that visit and finish with a plain conversation about any options. Bring your insurance card, a photo ID and the new patient forms so check-in moves quickly.
Dental Care Notes for Bono Parents and Kids
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are the backbone of a child's dental health. A typical check-up here takes about an hour, so two or three siblings can be seen in one stretch of the morning or afternoon. Back-to-back slots spare a parent from making the drive twice in the same week.
Some kids feel uneasy in a dental chair, and that is normal. Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, helps them relax while they stay awake and responsive. It wears off quickly, so the rest of the day is not lost, and adults may use it too.
Small cavities found at a routine visit can be repaired with dental fillings before they grow into something larger. Teens who want straighter teeth can talk with Dr. Sandlin about clear aligners, which are planned from a digital scan instead of a tray of impression material. Parents who have put off their own care are welcome to book alongside their kids.
Households without dental insurance have another reason to start now. New adult patients without insurance can begin with our $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer, which includes a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. *This offer is for new patients without insurance and in absence of periodontal disease.
Weekday timing is the other piece to plan. The office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and stays closed Friday through Sunday, so a midweek toothache is worth a call right away instead of waiting for the weekend to pass. Late-morning or late-afternoon slots let older students miss as little class as possible.
Services From a Dentist Bono, AR Families Use Most
Preventive Dentistry
Exams and professional cleanings, typically every six months, keep small issues small. Parents can book siblings together so the whole family stays on one schedule.
Sedation Dentistry
We use nitrous oxide for children and adults who feel anxious about treatment. Patients remain awake and can respond the whole time, and the effect fades soon after the visit.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canal therapy rebuild teeth weakened by decay or cracks. Dr. Sandlin lays out each option so your family can decide at its own pace.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, swelling, sudden trauma and loose restorations all deserve a phone call. We offer same-day emergency care when our schedule allows, Monday through Thursday.
Clear Aligners
Removable clear aligners are planned from digital scans of the teeth. They give teens and adults a way to straighten a smile with trays they can take out to eat.
Meet Your Jonesboro Dental Team
Dr. Jacob Sandlin, DDS, is a Northeast Arkansas native who grew up in Jonesboro, so the roads between here and Bono are familiar ground for him. His own family dentist sparked his interest in the profession, and that early mentorship still shapes how he works with young patients. Wendy, Pam, Kim and Ashley round out our small team.
Insurance & Financing
Sandlin Dental is in network with Delta Dental and BCBS. If you carry a different plan, our team will verify your coverage and walk you through what to expect. For larger treatment, CareCredit lets you spread the cost over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sandlin Dental from Bono, and how do I get there?
Sandlin Dental is 12.8 miles from downtown Bono, about a 19-minute drive. Take US 63 Business south to US 63, then Southwest Drive, East Highland Drive and Red Wolf Boulevard north. For a dentist Bono, AR families can reach on one main highway, the trip is simple, and our address is 1699 Red Wolf Blvd.
Can Bono families book back-to-back cleanings for several children?
Yes, we can line up siblings one after another when the schedule has room. Each check-up typically takes about an hour, so two children fit neatly into a morning block. Calling a few weeks ahead and naming every child who needs a visit gives the team the best chance to reserve adjoining times.
Do you offer laughing gas for children who are nervous?
Yes. Nitrous oxide is available for children and adults, and it helps nervous patients relax while staying awake and responsive. The effect wears off quickly after the visit. Dr. Sandlin will talk with you and your child about whether it makes sense before any treatment begins, so nobody feels rushed into it.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Call us right away, because a knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance when it is put back quickly. Pick it up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently and keep it moist in a cup of milk. Bring the tooth with you, and if the office is closed, go to urgent care.
How often should kids have a dental checkup?
Most children do well with an exam and cleaning about every six months. That rhythm lets Dr. Sandlin spot early cavities, watch how new teeth are coming in and keep each cleaning quick. Families driving in from Bono can book the next visit before they leave, so the date is already on the calendar.
Schedule Your Visit from Bono
When you are ready for a dentist Bono, AR families can count on, call Sandlin Dental at (870) 409-7084. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. See every community we serve on our areas we serve page, or learn more about the practice at Dentist Jonesboro, AR.