Dentists in Brentwood, TN

I took my son to Dr. Nina Foley in Franklin. She's the only "holistic" dentist in the area that I'm aware of. Frankly, I was disappointed as she immediately wanted to do 4 root canals on my son with no discussion whatsoever of other options. We're doing the best we can with self-treatment at home. However, for the problem you describe, she'd probably be your best bet. Her staff were very friendly. Hope this helps!

thanks, Martha . We had a dentist back in VA that seemed to be constitutionally incapable of discussing other options, then we found a great dentist that follows WAPF principles ... then we moved. She recommend Mark C. Lambrick DDS - but none of his nu mbers I found on line work. Can you say what makes Dr. Foley "holistic"? The only thing I could glean from her website to support the "holistic" was 'metal free and mercury free procedures.'

More....I've learned since that palate expanders may not be the best long-term solution for widening palates, however. Instead, Ramiel Nagel of www.CureToothDecay.com recommends "splints" and "lightwire functional devices". Much research has taught m e that this is not a common practice down here in the southeast. However, there is a dentist in Mt. Pleasant, TN named Michael Tyler who does use a form of these splints. They are half the cost of orthodontics and do not go permanently on the teeth like braces but are more like a traditional retainer in their in and out abilities. He says when the palate is widened in this way, it moves the entire bones of the face rather than just pushing on the palate, so the expansion (and teeth moved) will stay better. A friend of ours (now 17) is having this splinting done on her teeth and palate now, b/c the palate expander and orthodontics she had done at a younger age did not "stick".

It might be worth your drive to just north of Huntsville, AL (Meridianville) to see Dr. Ada Frazier. (See www.dr-frazier.com ) She was trained under Hal Huggins, the main anti-mercury fillings guy. She refuses to do root canals b/c she understands th e dangers Dr. Price put forth as the focal infection theory. A few years ago she removed a metal filling for me and used ALL the protocol (rubber dam, goggles, oxygen, special hose taking the fumes out of the room, etc.). She also pulled one of my molars all the endodontists had insisted would be no big deal to do a root canal on. It was almost black. Why would I have wanted to save that? Also, she understands the importance of also removing the top 1/16" of the periodontal ligament after pulling a tooth, b/c that part can also retain bacteria and cause long-term health probs just as can a root canal. She helps people choose biocompatible materials for their fillings, too. In a couple of weeks she is going to pull a molar for my young teen (such a sad, sad story). The regular dentist backed me against a wall (literally!) wanting us to get that tooth a root canal. (This daughter has a compromised gut and is not absorbing all the tooth-healthy foods I'm pouring into her--those foods recommended in Ramiel Nagel's book Cure Tooth Decay.) The regular dentist told our 19 yo daughter she had cavities in all four wisdom teeth (which this dentist also pushed us to have removed). Dr. Frazier evaluated and said 1) if the wisdom teeth are not causing problems, there is no need to remove them prophylactically or routinely and 2) she saw that at least three of those cavities were not very sticky (maybe b/c I'd also been pouring cod liver oil and raw liver and butter oil into this girl, too???) 3) the fourth cavity, a little worse than the others, she suggested we wait at least six more months for a recheck before jumping at it with a drill, b/c she knew how hard we are working on a tooth healing diet. Dr. Frazier is about 55. She said she has learned not to be drill-happy, especially for people who are working on their diets. A couple of negatives: I noticed she had a flyer in her info sitting around the office about sealants. Sealants are also unhealthy, putting either plastic or continuous flow flouride (the glass ionomer kind) into the body. I'm sure she wouldn't force them on anyone, though. I also heard from a friend of a friend that they didn't think she did a good job. I guess no one can please everyone.

There is a WAPF-friendly dentist in Knoxville, Dr. Gary McCown. I called him for advice about our daughter who must get the tooth removed. He agreed that was our only option at this point, b/c he's not a root canal-doer either. I hear there is an al ternative dentist in Chattanooga, too, but I know absolutely nothing about him. He has an ad in one of those freebie papers they give out at Whole Foods. After many bad experiences, I think a holistic dentist is worth the drive. (BTW, I found Dr. Frazier by looking up holistic dental associations. There is a list of those in Nagel's book Cure Tooth Decay and maybe on his website with the same name.)

I'm a dental hygienist and like you all, always looking for a natural way to do things. That is way I live in a farm raise lambs, chickens, a vegetable garden and fruit trees. I would recomend to find a good conservative local dentist that respects you r views and beliefs. By the way I work for one and his name is Dr. Paul Gilliam, he's in Cool Spring area and his # is 615-370-8945. He's not going to try to sell you things you don't need.

If you want the best of the best Dr Anna Singh on bell rd. she's awesome!!! Canridge dental.

Dr. Jere Manning/Bellevue

Dr. Dunn - Bellevue

Dr. Dunn in Bellvue. Been with him for about 13 years. He's Awesome!

cool... I have been wondering how Dr. Luther was. does he do just general dentistry?

Dr. Luther....=)

Dr. Cabler in Fairview is good.

Dr. Kevin Worles is in Old Hickory. He is wonderful. I have been going to him for years. I don't know if he takes that ins. but you can check.

Providence Dental Care ive been too quite a few dentists for and they are the best I've ever encountered.

Dr. Jane Bacon on Jackson Meadows Drive, near Walmart.

Dr. Timothy Foster. I love them so much! In donelson.

No doubt, Jane Bacon Dmd PC THEEEE best

Thank you Joe Dubin! www.drjanebacon.com

Jeanie Stratton, we do accept and are in network with Delta Dental!

Providence dental Josh Gunnels!! THE BEST.

Karen come see me. I will make sure you are taken care of. I'm less than 15 minutes from Brentwood. Nashville Smiles. 646-3549

Dr Jamie Burton at Maryland Farms Family Dentistry. He is great!

My daughter in law works at Nasville Smiles but it is on highway 100 you know Kim! She is a dental assistant there plus they have a wonderful girl thart cleans your teeth her name is Vicki!

Dennis Wells in Maryland Farms

Dr. Kellye Rice... In Cool Springs. She's great.

None better than Sam Bollwinkle at Gilbert Dental Center. A dental specialist recommended him to me years ago and I've been there ever since. He's the one other dental specialists send their own family to. Specializes in cosmetic dentistry as well. 1400 N Gilbert Rd, just South of Baseline. 480-892-5089. He's SO good to me! Tell him I referred you if you go there.

Donald Clifford is my vote. My daughters and I have used him for over 20 years.

Brett Sperbeck in chandler. On chandler blvd. awesome dentist and staff. Has been rated top dentist for several years . Tell them I sent you! Roberta Gottlieb

i had a lot of catch-up work at mine the first year.. ....and now i go in and i don't sweat it. at Gilbert Smiles, they have a tv in front and one over you...my dentist and i both watched CSI during my root canal...it was funny...the entire staff rocks...the hygenists are wonderful too. i love Sarah.

John Swain, Gilbert Smiles, Ray and Val Vista love him, the entire staff rocks.

East Valley Dental Professional Dr. Frank Brinkman. Located on Dobson Rd just south of Baseline. Great dentist!!! You won't be disappointed.

Riverdale Park Dental, Dr. Tricia Boyce. She is excellent!

College Park Dental in Great

Anibal-- Here is Dr. Boyce's office: http://www.riverdaleparkdental.com/welcome.html

There's also The Dental Group at Rt. 1 & Queensbury, across the street from the Rite Aid.

I just started with a new dentist Dr Lane in college Park Theres a lot of dentist where he's at .I liked him on my first visit. .No waiting and he's attentive funny too