Dentist Near You in Nolensville, Tennessee

At a Glance

  • Service: Gentle family, cosmetic, emergency, and implant dentistry for patients in Nolensville, TN
  • Location and neighborhoods served: Office in Franklin on W Main St, serving Nolensville including the Burkitt Place, Bent Creek, and Historic District areas
  • Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday by appointment
  • Accepting new patients: Yes, currently welcoming new patients
  • Key differentiator: Judgment-free care with complimentary nitrous at every appointment and multiple sedation options

If the Dentist Makes You Anxious, Start Here

Plenty of people in Nolensville have not seen a dentist in years, and the reason is rarely the teeth. It is the dread. The sounds, the memory of a rough visit as a kid, the worry about being scolded for waiting too long. If that is you, read this part carefully: we built our office around lowering that fear, not adding to it.

Complimentary nitrous oxide is available at every single appointment, including routine cleanings. You ask, you get it. We also offer several deeper sedation options for patients who need more. Add warm blankets, pillows, TV, and a team that talks you through each step, and the visit stops feeling like an ambush. The Nolensville families who finally come in often tell us the anticipation was far worse than the actual appointment.

No Judgment, No Hard Sell

Here is the promise that matters most if anxiety has kept you away. We will not lecture you about the gap since your last visit. We will not pressure you into a treatment you did not ask about. You hear what we find, you hear your options, and you decide. Many Nolensville patients have told us they came in expecting a guilt trip and got a calm plan instead.

That approach is not a marketing line. Dr. Oates and her team volunteer with the Interfaith Dental Clinic, where meeting patients without judgment is simply how the work gets done. The same respect shows up at every chair in our Franklin office.

What Actually Happens at Your First Visit

Knowing the steps ahead of time takes the edge off, so here they are. You arrive, we talk through your history and your worries, and we take low-radiation digital X-rays. If a tooth needs a closer look, we use 3D cone beam imaging and show you the picture on the intra-oral camera screen. Nothing happens without you understanding it first.

From there we lay out a plan and a written cost estimate. No surprise charges appear later. If you are ready to start treatment that day, we can often begin; if you would rather take it slow, that is your call. New patients can ask about the $149 new patient special.

Who This Is Right For

This practice suits anxious patients, people returning after a long absence, and families who want every age treated in one place. If complimentary nitrous and a no-pressure approach are what would finally get you in the chair, you are exactly who we built this around. We handle cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, cosmetic work, and implants under one roof.

We are not the right choice for a toddler with complex pediatric needs better served by a children's specialist, or for advanced jaw surgery that calls for a full-time oral surgeon. When your situation needs a specialist, we say so and refer you to the right one.

Meet Your Dentists

Franklin TN Dentist

Dr. Nisha Waits, DMD, is a good name to know if a gentle approach is what you want. She earned her chemistry degree at Florida State University and her DMD at Nova Southeastern University, then settled in the Nashville area with her husband after he finished graduate school at Vanderbilt. Her whole method is built on listening first: she wants to understand your specific concern before she recommends anything, and she works to keep treatment compassionate and painless.

Outside the office, Dr. Waits stays active, spends time at the lake, walks her dog Tucker, and volunteers at the Interfaith Dental Clinic. You may also be seen by Dr. Oates, Dr. Lilly, or Dr. Keeling. All four share the same calm, low-pressure style, so a nervous Nolensville patient is in steady hands whoever is on schedule.

Getting Here From Nolensville

From Nolensville, the simplest route is Nolensville Road (TN-11) south to Concord Road, then west toward Franklin and onto Main Street. You reach us at 1345 W Main St on the west side of downtown. The drive runs about twenty to twenty-five minutes depending on traffic through the village center.

If you are coming from the Bent Creek or Burkitt area, Clovercroft Road over to Wilson Pike and south into Franklin is often quicker. After your visit you can head straight back north on the same roads. We keep appointments on time, so you are not stuck here longer than the work requires.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Nolensville

I have avoided the dentist for years. Will you make me feel bad about it?

A: No. We do not judge how long it has been, and that is a firm rule at our office. You will get a calm assessment and a plan, not a lecture. Many Nolensville patients come in braced for criticism and are surprised by how relaxed the visit feels.

Can I get nitrous for a routine cleaning, or only for bigger procedures?

A: Nitrous is complimentary at every appointment, including a basic cleaning. You simply ask for it when you arrive. If you need something stronger, we offer several deeper sedation options and will talk through what fits your anxiety level.

How far is your office from Nolensville, since we do not have many dentists in town?

A: Most Nolensville patients reach us in about twenty to twenty-five minutes via Nolensville Road to Concord, or through Wilson Pike from the Bent Creek side. Nolensville is still a growing community with limited in-town options, so a short drive to an established Franklin practice is common.

What if my child and I both need to be seen? Can we come together?

A: Yes. We treat children and adults, so a Nolensville family can book back-to-back visits and handle everyone in one trip. That cuts down on repeat drives, which families in a spread-out area appreciate.

I think I need a lot of work done. Will you pressure me to do it all at once?

A: No. We show you everything we find, then let you decide the pace. Some patients tackle urgent items first and space out the rest over months. You get a written estimate up front so there are no financial surprises driving the timeline.

Rachel Oates Family Dental
1345 W Main St, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 593-9955
https://franklintndental.com/areas-we-serve/nolensville-dentist-near-you/

1345 W Main St.
Franklin, TN 37064

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1345 W Main St
Franklin, TN 37064


Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: Closed