Emergency Dentist Serving Nolensville, Tennessee
At a Glance
- Service: Gentle same-day emergency dentistry for severe tooth pain, swelling, breaks, and lost restorations
- Location and neighborhoods served: Office in Franklin on W Main St, serving Nolensville including Burkitt Place, Bent Creek, and the Historic District
- 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, including anxious and first-time emergency patients
- Key differentiator: Complimentary nitrous at every visit and multiple sedation options for painful, high-anxiety emergencies
Severe Tooth Pain Is Frightening. Here Is What to Do.
Bad tooth pain does something to your head. It throbs, it wakes you at 3 AM, and it makes calm decisions hard. If you are in Nolensville right now with pain like that, take a breath. Rinse gently with warm salt water, take an over-the-counter pain reliever you normally tolerate, and call us at (615) 593-9955 as soon as we open so we can get you in the same day.
Fear keeps a lot of people from calling until the pain is unbearable, and we understand why. A rough past experience or plain dread of the chair makes an emergency twice as stressful. Our office is built to lower that fear, not add to it. Complimentary nitrous is available at every appointment, including an emergency one, and we talk you through each step so nothing catches you off guard.
No Judgment When You Are Hurting
If it has been years since your last visit, an emergency is not the moment for a lecture, and you will not get one here. We treat you with respect, focus on stopping your pain, and save any longer conversation about future care for when you are comfortable. Nolensville patients who put off calling out of embarrassment often tell us afterward that the visit was calmer than the anxiety leading up to it.
That approach runs through the whole practice. Dr. Oates and her team volunteer with the Interfaith Dental Clinic, where meeting people without judgment is simply the standard. The same respect shows up when you walk in scared and in pain at our Franklin office.
Getting Here From Nolensville
When you are hurting, you want the route to be simple. From Nolensville, take Nolensville Road (TN-11) south to Concord Road, then head 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.
From the Bent Creek or Burkitt Place side, Clovercroft Road over to Wilson Pike and south into Franklin is often quicker. If someone can drive you while you are in pain or sedated afterward, that is the safer choice. Call before you leave so we know you are coming and can have everything ready.
The Emergencies We See Most
Severe or sudden tooth pain is the most common reason patients call, and it usually points to a deep cavity, a cracked tooth, or an infection reaching the nerve. A dental abscess, which shows up as a painful swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gum, needs prompt attention because the infection can spread. Broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, and lost crowns or fillings round out the list.
We locate the problem with low-radiation digital X-rays and 3D cone beam imaging, then show you on the intra-oral camera so you understand what is happening. Stopping the pain is the first priority; that might mean a filling, draining an abscess, starting a root canal, or placing a temporary crown. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist in milk and get to us fast, because time affects the odds of saving it.
Is This Right for You, and When to Go to the ER
We handle emergency care for anxious patients, first-timers, children, and longtime patients alike. If your fear has kept you away and now something hurts, you are exactly who our calm, sedation-friendly approach is built for. We can treat toothaches, abscesses, breaks, painful wisdom teeth, and injuries to the gums and cheeks.
Some emergencies belong in a hospital, not a dental office. If you have facial swelling spreading toward your eye or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, a possible broken jaw, or bleeding you cannot control, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. We will always tell you honestly when the ER is the right first stop.
Meet Your Emergency Dentists
Dr. Nisha Waits, DMD, is a reassuring choice when you are anxious and in pain. She earned her chemistry degree at Florida State University and her DMD at Nova Southeastern University, then settled in the Nashville area after her husband finished graduate school at Vanderbilt. Her method centers on listening first: she wants to understand your pain and your worry before recommending anything, and she keeps treatment as gentle and painless as possible.
Outside the office, Dr. Waits stays active, spends time at the lake, walks her dog Tucker, and volunteers at the Interfaith Dental Clinic. Depending on scheduling, your emergency might also be handled by Dr. Oates, Dr. Lilly, or Dr. Keeling. All four bring the same steady, low-pressure calm to an urgent visit, so a nervous Nolensville patient is in good hands regardless of who is on.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nolensville
I am terrified of the dentist but my tooth is killing me. What can you do to make it easier?
A: Complimentary nitrous is available for your emergency visit, and we offer deeper sedation options if you need them. We explain each step before it happens so nothing is a surprise. Many anxious Nolensville patients tell us the dread was worse than the actual appointment.
How long will it take to get to your office from Nolensville when I am in pain?
A: Plan on about twenty to twenty-five minutes, either via Nolensville Road to Concord Road or through Wilson Pike from the Bent Creek side. If you are in severe pain or will be sedated, arrange for someone to drive you. Call before leaving so we are ready when you arrive.
Nolensville does not have many dentists. Will you see me even if I have never been a patient?
A: Yes. We treat new patients for emergencies with the same priority as established ones, no history required. Nolensville's dental options have not kept pace with its growth, so many residents come to us for urgent care. Just call and describe what happened.
How do I know if my toothache is an emergency or if it can wait until morning?
A: Pain that is severe, keeps you awake, or comes with swelling or fever should be treated promptly, so call us the same day during business hours. Mild sensitivity can often wait a day or two. If you are unsure, call and describe your symptoms and we will help you decide.
Can I take anything for the pain before I get to your office?
A: An over-the-counter pain reliever you normally tolerate, such as ibuprofen, can help before your visit; follow the label and your doctor's guidance. Rinse gently with warm salt water, and use a cold compress on your cheek for swelling. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum, since it can burn the tissue.
Rachel Oates Family Dental
1345 W Main St, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 593-9955
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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