Prosthodontics · Ball Ground, GA

Dentistry crafted for a lifetime of confidence.

Dr. Michelle Ireland and Dr. Riley Hewgley bring over 30 years of advanced restorative expertise — in a practice that feels nothing like a dental office.

Prosthodontics · Ball Ground, GA

Dentistry crafted for a lifetime of confidence.

Dr. Michelle Ireland and Dr. Riley Hewgley bring over 30 years of advanced restorative expertise — in a practice that feels nothing like a dental office.

The Ireland Restorative Dentistry team smiling together in a warm, welcoming group portrait

30+

Years of expertise

FFS

Fee-for-service practice

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Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm · Fri by Appointment

Office hours

WHAT WE OFFER

Complete care, expertly delivered.

From a routine cleaning to a full-mouth rehabilitation, every treatment is designed with precision and your comfort in mind. No shortcuts. No pressure.

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Crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation.

02

Veneers, whitening, bonding, and Orthodontics — smile transformations done with artistry.

03

Exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and child-specific dental care.

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Permanent tooth replacement including bone grafts and All-on-X procedures.

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Gum disease treatment, scaling, root planing, and ongoing maintenance.

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Same-day appointments for dental emergencies. We’re here when you need us.

DMD · Prosthodontist · 30+ yrs

About Ireland Restorative Dentistry

A practice built on trust and 30 years of quiet excellence.

Dr. Michelle Ireland founded this practice in Ball Ground with a single belief: that exceptional dental care should feel warm, personal, and unhurried. Certified in fixed and removable prosthodontics, she has spent three decades earning the trust of patients who’ve come to see her as more than just their dentist.

Licensed from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, trained in Advanced Prosthodontics, and continually expanding her knowledge through continuing education — because your care deserves nothing less.

DMD — UAB 1994Cert. Prosthodontics 1996ADA MemberCE Speaker

Our team

People who make the difference.

Prosthodontist

Founder & Lead Doctor

Dr. Michelle Ireland founded this practice with one belief: that exceptional dentistry should feel warm, unhurried, and personal. Certified in fixed and removable Prosthodontics, she has spent over 30 years earning the trust of patients across North Georgia — many of whom have followed her through every chapter of her career. A UAB graduate, former faculty member, and continuing education speaker, Dr. Ireland brings the highest level of skill to every patient, every time.

General Dentist

Associate Dentist

Dr. Riley Hewgley brings both precision and heart to every patient experience. A University of North Carolina graduate and Canton, GA native, she returned home to practice alongside Dr. Ireland in late 2025. With a background in biological sciences and nutrition, Dr. Hewgley brings a prevention-first mindset to her work. She is passionate about anxious patients, thorough in her care, and deeply committed to making dentistry feel comfortable — having experienced dental anxiety herself.

Real patients. Real results.

Where expertise meets artistry.

Every smile transformation begins with listening. Drag the slider to see the difference that skilled, unhurried restorative care makes.

30+Years of expertise
4.9★232 Google reviews
100%Actual patient cases
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Full Mouth Rehabilitation Dr. Michelle Ireland, DMD
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4.9 Stars  ·  232 Google Reviews

Trusted by families across Ball Ground and beyond.

★★★★★

They have AMAZING staff from Amanda, Celeste, Amber, Dr. Ireland & Dr. Hewgley! It’s like we have known them all for years!! Highly recommend!!!

— Ted F., Google Review ★★★★★

★★★★★

Ireland Restorative Dentistry is hands down the best dental experience I’ve ever had. The office itself is absolutely beautiful and so comfortable. It immediately puts you at ease the moment you walk in.

— Jacob, Google Review ★★★★★

★★★★★

The staff is fabulous, professional, kind and they truly make it an enjoyable experience. Dr. Ireland is the best! She has such a calming spirit and makes everyone feel extremely comfortable.

— Michele Champagne, Google Review ★★★★★

Our practice

See our space before you arrive.

We know visiting a new dental office can feel uncertain. Take a look at our warm, welcoming space in downtown Ball Ground — designed to put you at ease the moment you walk through the door.

Getting here

Parking is easier than you think.

Downtown Ball Ground is charming and easy to navigate. Our practice is surrounded by public parking — several free lots are right on the block. We’ve made it simple to find us and even easier to park.


Free public parking lots directly on Gilmer Ferry Rd

Additional street parking surrounding the block

Easy access — no garages, no meters, no stress