Radical Wellness

Regular dental checkups are encouraged so major oral health issues can be prevented and others diagnosed in their early stages.

Children are treated with a holistic approach that examines diet, breathing patterns, jaw development and posture. Biocompatible materials are used, including composite resin fillings free from BPA, ceramic crowns, natural fluoride alternatives and BPA-free sealants. Appointments are unrushed and procedures are explained in kid-friendly language.

The CEREC computer-assisted design and manufacture system allows crowns and other restorations to be designed, milled and placed in a single appointment. Crowns are milled in-office from high-quality durable porcelain and matched to the shade and shape of natural teeth. Restorations are typically fabricated and placed in less than two hours, with no temporary crown required.

Wisdom teeth removal at Radical Wellness is handled with the gentle, intentional care that shapes every visit. Using on-site CBCT imaging and modern techniques, the team evaluates each smile thoroughly and streamlines treatment so patients feel heard, comfortable, and well cared for. It is a thoughtful, whole-health approach designed to support long-term wellness, and you will always be welcomed warmly from start to finish.

Tooth sensitivity has a way of sneaking into everyday moments, from that first sip of morning coffee to a cold treat with the kids. At Radical Wellness, the team looks beyond the quick fix to understand the why behind your sensitivity, taking a gentle, comprehensive approach to lasting comfort. It is thoughtful, whole-body care designed to help you feel radically well, one healthy smile at a time.

At Radical Wellness, tooth decay is treated as part of your whole-body story, not just a spot on a tooth. The team gently addresses cavities with modern, high-tech care like ozone therapy, laser dentistry, and same-day Cerec crowns, always taking time to explain the why behind every recommendation. It is a warm, streamlined approach designed to help you and your family stay radically well for the long run.

Preventive care includes first visits, checkups and cleanings, bruxism and nightguards, gum disease therapy, children's dentistry and oromyofunctional therapy.

Restorative services renew oral health, restore damaged teeth and replace missing teeth. Options include crown and bridge, CEREC one-visit crowns, root canals and wisdom tooth extractions.

Nightguards at Radical Wellness offer a gentle, custom-made way to protect teeth from the wear and strain of grinding and clenching, often called bruxism. Many patients notice the difference in how their jaw feels and how well they sleep once their smile is cushioned and supported. It is a simple, intentional step toward feeling well, and a thoughtful fit for the whole family.

Non-cutting laser therapy is one of the gentle, high-tech tools Radical Wellness uses to support healing and comfort without the drill. It's a modern, streamlined option that fits beautifully into the practice's holistic approach to oral wellness. For patients and families who appreciate a different, whole-body way of thinking about dental care, it's one more way to feel radically well.

Nitrous oxide is a gentle, time-tested way to help you feel calm and comfortable during your visit, with a light, settling effect that lifts quickly once your appointment is complete. At Radical Wellness, it is one more intentional way we create that welcome feeling for both kids and grown-ups, helping every member of your family relax and enjoy a smoother, more comfortable experience in our care.

Oral conscious sedation offers a gentle, streamlined way to feel completely at ease during your care. With a simple medication taken before your visit, you'll settle into a calm, relaxed state while our team handles everything with the warmth and attention you deserve. It's a thoughtful option for anyone who wants their dental experience to feel truly comfortable, so you can relax and let us take wonderful care of you.

IV sedation offers a gentle, deeply relaxing way to move through treatment while a trained team monitors every detail of your comfort. For patients who feel anxious in the chair or want more involved care handled in a single, streamlined visit, this option makes the experience calm and easy. It is one more way Radical Wellness meets each patient exactly where they are, with excellence and genuine compassion.

Sedation is offered so anxious patients can be comfortable during treatment. Options include IV sedation, oral sedation and nitrous oxide.

Dental implants are strategically inserted into the jawbone, replacing everything from the roots up to the chewing surface rather than only the visible portion of a missing tooth. Services include implant placement, implant restoration and implant retained dentures.

Implant-supported dentures bring back a secure, confident smile by anchoring your denture to dental implants, so it stays comfortably in place while you eat, laugh, and talk. At Radical Wellness, this modern solution is planned with precision using on-site CBCT imaging and our comprehensive, whole-body approach to care. It is a transformational step toward feeling stable, supported, and genuinely well again.

For patients who want a more natural path to replacing a missing tooth, metal-free implants offer a beautiful, biocompatible alternative to traditional titanium. At Radical Wellness, this option fits right into our holistic, whole-body approach to care, supported by on-site CBCT imaging for precise, intentional planning. It is a gentle, modern way to restore your smile and feel radically well, right here in Franklin.

At Radical Wellness, veneers are a beautifully intentional way to transform your smile, thoughtfully designed to complement your natural features and the way you want to feel every day. Using modern, high-tech dentistry and a gentle, personalized approach, Dr. Tousignant creates results that look effortless and feel like you. For patients ready for something elevated and lasting, it is cosmetic care with real artistry behind it.

Take-Home Whitening is a gentle, streamlined way to brighten your smile on your own schedule, right from the comfort of home. Our team creates custom-fitted trays designed just for you, so every application feels simple, comfortable, and effective. It is a thoughtful, modern approach to a radiant smile, delivered with the same care and attention you will find throughout our practice. Ready whenever you are.

In-office laser whitening is available as part of the cosmetic dentistry offerings.

Cosmetic dentistry is offered for patients who are unhappy with their smiles. Options include tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, all-ceramic restorations and soft tissue laser services.

At Radical Wellness, tooth-colored fillings restore your smile with natural-looking, metal-free material that blends seamlessly with your tooth. It's a gentle, modern way to care for your teeth while keeping your smile looking like you. Part of our comprehensive, whole-body approach to oral wellness, this streamlined treatment helps you feel your best, inside and out. Welcome to dental care that feels different.

A frenectomy releases restrictive tissue using a laser. This minimally invasive method is quick and promotes rapid healing with minimal discomfort.

Cavitation treatment focuses on areas of the jawbone, often old extraction sites, that may not have healed the way they should. Using a gentle, comprehensive approach along with tools like ozone and laser therapy, the team works to support true healing and whole-body wellness. It is part of our intentional, holistic philosophy, helping patients feel heard, cared for, and radically well.

Lip and tongue tie treatment is provided for infants, children, teens and adults. Dr. Paige performs a visual and functional oral exam to assess ties for the resolution of functional issues, and a revision can often be completed the same day. Comprehensive follow-up care includes guidance on stretching exercises and regular check-ins to monitor progress.

Invisalign uses clear plastic alignment trays to shift teeth without metal in the mouth.

ClearCorrect offers a clear, comfortable way to straighten smiles without the look of traditional braces. Using gentle, custom-made aligners, this modern approach gradually guides teeth into place on a streamlined schedule that fits busy families. At Radical Wellness, it is part of our whole-body view of oral health, supporting healthy function and alignment for a smile you will feel confident sharing.

Functional orthodontics uses a device to expand the jaw to make room for all the teeth, rather than extracting teeth that do not have room. Dr. Prather has training in functional orthodontic appliances including ALF, Crozat, Biobloc and Myobrace.

Orthodontic options include Invisalign and Six Month Smiles.

Six Month Smiles uses clear and tooth-colored brackets and wires to shift the front-facing teeth into place.

Candid clear aligners offer a modern, streamlined way to straighten teeth without traditional metal braces. At Radical Wellness, this gentle treatment fits beautifully into our whole-body approach, supporting not just a confident smile but healthy alignment and function for years to come. It's a simple, intentional option for busy adults and families who want top-tier results with comfort every step of the way.

Airway Expansion is a thoughtful, modern approach to helping the mouth and airway develop the room they need to breathe, sleep, and function well. Guided by on-site CBCT imaging and a whole-body view of wellness, Radical Wellness uses gentle, intentional care to support better rest and healthier development for both children and adults. It is a different path, designed to help each patient feel radically well.

Natural, non-toxic methods are used to treat and manage gum disease, including deep cleanings with antimicrobial rinses, laser therapy and personalized home care plans.

Treatment often begins with an overnight sleep study to determine the severity of the condition. Options include lifestyle changes such as weight loss or quitting smoking, appliances to modify growth and provide more tongue space, NightLase laser treatment to tighten the tissues of the airway, breathing re-education, and addressing oral ties to unburden the airway.

Comprehensive care for TMJ disorders addresses the root cause of the pain. Non-invasive treatment options are provided to relieve symptoms.

Airway centered dentistry addresses how patients breathe, sleep and digest along with other oromuscular dysfunctions. Dr. Prather identifies underlying structural and functional causes of sleep and breathing issues, including bite structure, palate, muscular habits and tongue posture. Assessments include 3D airway mapping, home sleep testing, a sleep screener for young children and occlusal bite mapping. Treatments include oral appliances, functional orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, breathing retraining, sleep hygiene and release of tethered oral tissues.

Functional dentistry looks at the whole person rather than just the teeth and addresses the underlying causes of dental problems. Care can include lifestyle changes such as diet improvements, stress reduction and proper sleep habits. Services offered under this approach include sleep apnea treatment, TMJ treatment and nutritional counseling.

At Radical Wellness, Vivos is a gentle, high-tech approach to better breathing and more restful sleep. Rather than simply managing symptoms, this custom oral appliance is designed to support your airway and help you function and feel your best, day and night. It is part of our intentional, whole-body approach to wellness, and a favorite for patients and families ready for real, transformational solutions that go beyond traditional dentistry.

Only mercury-free materials are used in the practice, and no amalgam or mercury fillings are placed.

Holistic or biological dentistry evaluates the entire state of physical, mental and emotional health rather than just the teeth and gums. Care uses biocompatible materials, conservative and preventive treatment, safe removal of amalgam fillings and biocompatibility testing. Treatment plans may include guidance on diet, lifestyle habits, nutritional supplementation, proper breathing and cranial work.

Existing amalgam or mercury fillings are removed and replaced under strict protocols to prevent exposure to harmful vapors and particles. The SMART protocol is followed so mercury vapors are contained and removed safely for both the patient and the dental team.

Ozone therapy uses ozone gas to disinfect and promote healing in dental tissues. It is useful for cavities, root canals and gum disease, and is painless and non-invasive. It can remineralize teeth and reverse early decay without needles.

Laser dentistry is one of the many modern, high-tech tools at Radical Wellness, offering a gentle, precise approach to care that keeps treatment comfortable and streamlined. It fits beautifully with the practice's holistic philosophy, supporting healthier tissue and a more efficient experience for the whole family. For patients seeking a different, more intentional path to oral wellness, it's a top-tier addition they'll appreciate.

Myofunctional therapy is a gentle, personalized program of exercises that retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face to work the way they're meant to. For many patients, that means better breathing, swallowing, and sleep, along with lasting support for airway and oral function. It's a thoughtful, whole-body approach that fits right in with the comprehensive wellness care Radical Wellness is known for.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a gentle, exercise-based approach that retrains the muscles of the tongue, mouth, and face to support better breathing, swallowing, and oral function. At Radical Wellness, it's part of our comprehensive, whole-body approach to airway and oral health, helping children and adults alike feel and function better day to day. It's a thoughtful, modern solution for families looking for more than run-of-the-mill dentistry.

Nutritional counseling is offered as part of dental care. Patients learn about the role of nutrition in preventing gum disease, tooth decay and other dental problems.

Custom oral appliances are a gentle, streamlined way to support better breathing, sleep, and daily function for both kids and adults. Designed around each patient's airway using our on-site CBCT imaging, these modern devices fit comfortably and work with your body rather than against it. It's part of the comprehensive, whole-body approach that makes Radical Wellness a welcoming place to feel truly well.