Our Franklin dental team treats Dental the way we'd want our own family treated — clear answers, fair pricing, and no pressure toward treatment you don't actually need.
Our Franklin office was built around a simple idea — patients deserve a straight answer about what's wrong and what it costs to fix, before any drill comes out.
We built Smile Center Dentistry around one idea: dental care shouldn't feel like a sales pitch. Every affiliated office is licensed, insured, and evaluated on how clearly they communicate with patients, not just how many procedures they book in a given week.
Same-day slots are held open specifically for urgent cases, and our scheduling team triages by phone so you know before you arrive roughly what to expect and how long the visit is likely to take.
Continuing education isn't optional for our affiliated offices — techniques and materials change fast in dentistry, and we expect providers to keep up.
Every affiliated office answers to the same standard on wait times, pricing accuracy, and how clearly they explain a treatment plan — we hear about it quickly when one falls short.
These are the complaints we hear most often on the phone, in roughly the order patients notice them, and none of them are things to just wait out.
If you're seeing more than one of these at once, that's usually a sign to call today rather than waiting for the next routine cleaning.
These are the six categories of Dental we handle most, and every affiliated office offers all of them under the same pricing standard.
Twice-yearly cleanings, cavity checks, and bitewing X-rays — the unglamorous care that prevents the expensive emergencies down the road. We flag anything worth tracking so it doesn't turn into a surprise at your next visit. Most patients need nothing more than the standard cleaning, but we adjust the plan on the spot when something looks off.
Broken teeth, lost fillings, and abscesses handled the same day whenever a slot is available — call first so we can prep the chair before you arrive. Our front desk asks a few quick questions on the phone so the dentist already knows what to expect when you sit down. Don't try to tough out swelling or fever overnight — call, even if it's late.
Composite fillings, ceramic crowns, and bridgework designed to hold up to years of normal chewing. Material choice depends on which tooth is involved and how much bite force it handles day to day. Most crowns and bridges are placed over two visits, with a temporary in place while the permanent piece is made.
Whitening, bonding, and veneers for patients who want a cleaner smile without a full mouth reconstruction. We'll tell you honestly if whitening or bonding solves the problem before suggesting veneers. Veneers are usually a two-visit process once the design is approved.
Root canal therapy performed with modern rotary instruments and local anesthesia, usually completed in one or two visits. Most patients are surprised how manageable the procedure is compared to the reputation it has. Local anesthesia keeps the procedure comfortable, and most people describe the recovery as mild soreness for a day or two.
Age-appropriate exams, sealants, and cavity prevention built around how kids actually behave in a dental chair. We keep pediatric appointments brief and positive so the next visit is less of a fight. Sealants typically go on as soon as the back molars come in, well before a cavity has a chance to start.
No mystery about what to expect — this is the process every patient goes through.
A quick phone call gets you either a same-week appointment or, for real emergencies, a same-day slot.
No vague windows — you get an actual time, and the office runs close to on schedule.
The dentist examines the issue, explains what's happening in plain language, and hands you a written estimate before any treatment starts.
We finish what we can that day and book any needed follow-up before you walk out.
We could list a dozen reasons, but these four are the ones patients actually mention when they tell a friend where to go.
Every dentist in our network carries active state licensure and full malpractice coverage, verified before they ever see a patient.
Our scheduling team triages by phone so urgent cases don't sit behind routine cleanings on the calendar.
Insurance is verified before your visit whenever possible, so you know your out-of-pocket cost going in, not after.
Follow-up visits for adjustment are built into the price of major restorative work, not billed as an extra.
Our guarantee is simple: the work should last and feel right, and if it doesn't, we correct it before we consider the job done — that's the standard we hold every affiliated office to.
This isn't a marketing line — ask any affiliated office for their specific warranty terms in writing before treatment starts.
Warranty length varies by procedure — crowns and bridges typically carry longer coverage than a routine filling, and your office will spell out the exact terms in writing.
Coverage includes Franklin proper and the nearby suburbs, with mobile-friendly booking so you can grab whatever slot works for your schedule. If you're right on the edge of our coverage area, call anyway — we can usually still fit you in or point you to the next-closest office.
We publish these as-is, good or bad, because that's the only kind of review worth reading.
“The front desk actually called me back within the hour about a cracked molar, and I was in the chair by three o'clock the same afternoon — no waiting until next week.”
“Our daughter's first cleaning went so much better than I expected. The hygienist talked her through every step and never once rushed her.”
“I got a real price before any work started, and the final bill matched it exactly. That almost never happens with dental offices in my experience.”
“The root canal I'd been dreading for weeks turned out to be one appointment and barely any discomfort afterward. Wish I'd called sooner.”
“They fit me in same-day when a crown fell out on a Friday afternoon, which genuinely saved my entire weekend and a work presentation on Monday.”
“Switched here after years with a chain office, and the difference in how they explain treatment plans is night and day — nobody's rushing me into anything.”
Most patients get a same-week slot, and we hold a handful of same-day openings for real emergencies.
We verify insurance ahead of time when possible so the estimate reflects your actual out-of-pocket cost.
Anything involving swelling, trauma, or pain that's kept you up at night should be treated as urgent; call and our team will tell you how quickly to come in.
We work with a wide range of insurance carriers; call ahead with your plan details and we'll confirm coverage before you arrive.
We offer transparent self-pay pricing and can discuss payment plans for larger treatment plans.
Most routine visits wrap up within an hour; more involved cleanings for gum health can take a bit longer.
Same-day appointments are held specifically for emergencies, subject to availability at your local office.
Pediatric care is available at most locations, with scheduling built around what actually works for kids.
Persistent throbbing pain, especially at night, is usually a sign the nerve is involved and a root canal is likely.
Rinse it gently without scrubbing, try to place it back in the socket if possible, and get to an office within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving it.
We recheck licensure status periodically, not just at the time an office joins the network.
Payment plan terms vary by office, so confirm the specifics before you sign anything.
Just call our scheduling line with your new address and we'll match you with the nearest affiliated office.
Call now and our scheduling team will find the nearest available slot for your situation.
Call +1-866-227-2801
