FAQs

Absolutely! We understand that visiting the dentist can make some patients feel anxious or nervous. We want you to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your visit. For patients who can be safely sedated, we offer several levels of sedation to help make dental treatment more comfortable. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which can help ease anxiety and help you feel more relaxed. We also offer limited conscious sedation for patients who need a little more help managing dental anxiety.Our team will discuss your options with you and help determine which level of sedation is appropriate for your individual needs.

Yes! We offer several options. We accept Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit financing. If you have questions about payment or financing options, just ask! We’re happy to help you find an option that works for you.

We’ll be happy to help! We will process your insurance claims for you and help you maximize your benefits. Although we are not under contract with any carriers, you can use your benefits here with most major insurance plans. If you have any specific questions, please give our Knoxville office a call!

Absolutely! You don’t need dental insurance to be a patient at our office. We welcome patients with or without insurance and offer several payment options to help make dental care affordable. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, our emergency dental services are available when the doctor is in our Knoxville, TN office. Have questions or need to schedule an appointment? Give us a call. We’re happy to help!

Yes! Any time the doctor is in the Knoxville, TN office, emergency services patients will be seen immediately. Give us a call at 865-888-7888

Yes! We welcome children at our office. We want every child to have a positive, comfortable experience at the dentist and to develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Before starting his own practice, Dr. Hollingsworth practiced at a pediatric dental office, where he cared for thousands of young people. If you have questions about your child’s dental care or would like to schedule an appointment, give our Knoxville office a call. We’re happy to help!

We’re happy to help you with your cosmetic dental needs! We use photography and careful treatment planning to help us achieve predictable, natural-looking, beautiful results.Whether you’re interested in improving the appearance of your smile or have a specific cosmetic concern, we’re happy to discuss your options.Call our Knoxville office to schedule an appointment today, or read more about our cosmetic services here.

Yes! Almost always! In most cases, we can perform a tooth extraction on the same day as your evaluation. After examining your tooth and reviewing your individual needs, the doctor will determine if same-day treatment is appropriate.If you’re experiencing tooth pain or need an extraction, give our Knoxville office a call. We’re happy to help!

The only way to know for sure is with a thorough examination and X-rays. If you’re experiencing a true toothache, especially severe or spontaneous pain, the tooth may need either a root canal or an extraction. In some cases, there may not be enough healthy tooth structure left to save the tooth, making extraction the best option. In many cases, however, the tooth can be saved with a root canal. We’ll carefully evaluate your tooth and explain your options so you can make an informed decision about your care. If you’re having tooth pain, give our Knoxville office a call. We’re happy to help!

In most cases, yes! We offer sedation options to help make your tooth extraction more comfortable and reduce anxiety. Sedation must be medically appropriate for you, and you will need a responsible adult driver available to bring you and take you home afterward. If you’re nervous about having a tooth extracted, let us know! We’re happy to discuss your sedation options and help you feel as comfortable as possible.

We do! Most wisdom tooth extractions can be handled right here in our office, without the need for a referral to another provider. We’ll evaluate your wisdom teeth, take any necessary X-rays, and discuss the best treatment option for your individual needs.Have questions about your wisdom teeth? Give our Knoxville office a call. We’re happy to help!

If you have significant facial swelling, please call our office and come in as soon as possible. A dental infection can worsen quickly and should be evaluated promptly. If you are having any difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. Do not wait for a dental appointment.If you’re experiencing facial swelling or think you may have a dental infection, give our Knoxville office a call. We’re here to help!

Usually, yes! In many cases, we can complete your root canal treatment on the same day as your evaluation. If the full treatment cannot be completed that day, we can almost always perform treatment to get you out of pain and stabilize the tooth, then have you return within 1–2 weeks to complete the root canal. If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, give our Knoxville office a call. We’ll do our best to get you comfortable as quickly as possible!

Not by themselves, but sometimes they can help! Antibiotics may be used alongside definitive dental treatment, such as a root canal or extraction, when appropriate. While antibiotics can help control the spread of infection and reduce certain symptoms, they do not remove the underlying source of a dental infection. Without definitive treatment, a dental abscess can return or continue to cause problems. Whether antibiotics are needed depends on your individual situation and will be determined by the doctor after an examination.If you think you have a tooth infection, give our Knoxville office a call. We’re happy to help!

It depends on the tooth and how much healthy tooth structure remains. Most front teeth (anterior teeth) can be restored with a filling after a root canal. However, if there isn’t enough remaining tooth structure, a crown may be necessary. Generally, back teeth (premolars and molars) are more likely to need a crown after a root canal because a crown helps protect the tooth from fracture. If you already have a crown on the tooth and it has sound margins and is otherwise in good condition, the existing crown can often be preserved rather than replaced. We’ll evaluate your tooth and explain which restoration is appropriate for you.

In most cases, yes! We offer sedation options to help make your root canal more comfortable and reduce anxiety. If you’re nervous about having a root canal, let us know! We’re happy to discuss your sedation options and help you feel as comfortable as possible.

Absolutely! Our clinic is set up to care for patients experiencing dental emergencies or tooth pain. We’ll do our best to see you as quickly as possible and help get you comfortable.If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, give us a call! We’re here to help.

The truth is… maybe a little! You may feel a small pinch when we numb the area, but once you’re numb, you should not feel sharp pain during the extraction. Afterward, it’s normal for the gum and surrounding area to be sore for a few days. For most patients, any discomfort from an extraction is much more manageable than the pain caused by an active toothache or infection. We’ll do everything we can to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure and make your experience as easy as possible.

Yes! One of our primary goals is to be available same-day for patients who are experiencing tooth pain. If the doctor is in our Knoxville, TN office, we will do our best to get you seen as soon as possible.Give us a call! We’ll work to get you comfortable and determine the best treatment for your toothache.