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
Meet Your Dentists

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.
Dentist in Nolensville TN Office Tour
Our Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
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/
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