Extractions & Preservation

Teeth Extractions, Bone Grafts, & Wisdom Tooth Removal

While we focus on helping you maintain your teeth for a lifetime, sometimes certain teeth need to be removed. Wisdom teeth, extra teeth, or very crowded teeth present situations that may mean treatment involving removal. In some cases, severely decayed or cracked teeth, or those missing large amounts of supporting bone leave extraction as the only viable option.

We always consider your comfort regardless of the type of care you’re receiving. We’ll discuss your unique situation specifically to determine the best way to help you receive the treatment you need. Few patients look forward to any minor surgical procedure, but today’s methods provide the safest, least invasive care possible.

Tooth Extractions

Despite your best efforts, teeth sometimes need to be removed to protect your health. When we have discussed all other possibilities and you have decided on extraction, we will take every step to help you. Your well-being always takes priority in any treatment decision.

Teeth present varied levels of removal difficulty, but our team takes pride in helping every patient get numb with modern anesthetics to start every procedure. Once anesthesia settles in, careful steps are taken with instruments designed to elevate your tooth out of place. We give you specific instructions help you care for the area after your procedure, with prescriptions for any medications needed during the healing period.

While we consider the short-term management of your care, we should also discuss your long-term plans for replacing missing teeth. Leaving a space is always an option, but spaces in your smile can create appearance and functional challenges that are important to consider. Teeth slowly shift or migrate into open spaces, and minimizing the instability of an unbalanced bite can save a number of complications later in life.

Although our primary goal is to help your teeth stay healthy and functional, we can guide you through an extraction when needed. Fortunately, your mouth can be restored back to health after tooth removal. Since teeth help nourish our bodies and support our confidence, we will help you find a game plan that fits your short and long-term goals. We offer several options to help get your best smile back!

Bone Grafting
We can only imagine what our bodies would look like without bones. This scaffolding provides support, form and protection to everything around it. The bone around your teeth, alveolar bone, serves to hold the teeth firmly in place. The particular height, shape, and density of this specialized bone can be compromised by gum disease, tooth removal, or other forms of trauma.

If bone shrinks away around your teeth, it never grows back. In some cases, bone can be encouraged to fill in with grafting materials placed by Dr. Clements and Dr. Massey. Every situation offers a different scenario, but more options than ever exist to promote bone repair in the jaw. For example, when a tooth needs removal a large hole then exists in the bone. While it will fill in naturally, the site tends to shrink, drawing bone away from the area. Grafting materials can be placed simply at the time of tooth removal to help preserve the bone. Grafts prove especially beneficial if you’d like to consider an implant-supported replacement in the future.

Even previously collapsed areas can often benefit from specialized grafting material, bolstering nearly any part of the jaw bone. It’s important to note: bone destroyed by gum disease often leaves significant defects around teeth. While some of these areas are grafting candidates, many of them experience irreversible bone loss and compromised support of the teeth. Controlling gum disease with our dental team will serve your health much better than corrective surgical grafts that might be needed otherwise.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Third molars, or commonly known as “wisdom teeth,” usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 21. When your wisdom teeth are well-positioned and healthy, they are very important. However, they are more prone to causing problems when they break through the gum tissue, since there is usually little room available for them. But if they are too big for your jaw size, if they emerge from the jaw crooked or if they are impacted and don not come down through the gum, there can be serious problems that are caused, ranging from the disruption of nearby teeth to the formation of cysts under the gum. Therefore, they may become impacted or erupt sideways which can cause infection, pain and swelling. If you are facing any of these conditions, our dentists may recommend wisdom teeth removal surgery.Wisdom teeth extraction can be complicated if the teeth haven’t erupted through the gumline. However, it is a common oral surgery.

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710 N Brittain St # C
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 5:00pm

(931) 685-9700

Become a Patient

At Clements Dental, we are always welcoming new patients. We understand the concerns and fears that many have when going to a dental appointment, and we do our best to alleviate all of these worries. With our painless checkup process and the compassionate care provided by our Shelbyville, TN Dentists and dental team, we do everything we can to take the stress out of your dental visit! If any treatment is necessary, we do our best to use the most conservative and least-invasive procedures possible. Read more about your First Visit to Clements Dental.

Melanie P.
Melanie P.
I’ve had a rather traumatic dental history, so I had put off getting my teeth cleaned for a little too long. I made an appointment with a well known chain dentist office and my experience was awful. I called Clements and they got me in for a cleaning right away. Amanda, the dental hygienist, was fun, kind, personable- completely amazing. She took such care in cleaning my teeth and her attention to detail was incredible. They were then able to get me in the same day for a filling that needed done and eased my anxiety about the whole process. I will literally never go to another practice as long as this place is in business. My entire experience was top notch, can’t recommend enough!
Brenda H.
Brenda H.
I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Normally it would take an hour. They are friendly and treat you as if you were family. All I can say they are fantastic. They are the best.
Tasha M.
Tasha M.
Clements dental has a wonderful staff, very professional, & definitely understands your concerns!! My family loves going here!!
Jaime M.
Jaime M.
Great experience! I have had the worst times at the dentist and he pulled my tooth so quick and painless!! Defiantly recommend!
BillAnd Irene F.
BillAnd Irene F.
Our experience at Clements Dental could not have been better. Entire staff is courteous, friendly and very professional. Five gold stars are not enough!
Rhonda Leverette G.
Rhonda Leverette G.
Very friendly and caring staff. Dr. Clements is one of the best. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a good dentist.
Sharon B.
Sharon B.
I have never had a better experience at any dentist office I have ever patronized. From the receptionist at the front desk to the ladies at checkout. Everyone is super super nice. Dr. Clement and her clinical staff are top notch, thorough and professional. Even though I have had some extensive work done, I don’t dread going because I know they will make it as pleasant as possible.
Betty L.
Betty L.
Teresa is great! So easy and gentle I could probably fall asleep while she is cleaning my teeth. Dr. Massey is so nice and caring and a really great dentist.
Matthew D.
Matthew D.
Coming to Clements Dental has been the best dental experience! They have the best staff and really care for you as the patient. From cleaning to serious dental work, I recommend this team! 10/10!
Mar S.
Mar S.
Always great, friendly and thorough service
tim F.
tim F.
Very great experience! Clean facilities, friendly staff, professional services!
Chris W.
Chris W.
They are awesome super nice !!!
Jeff H.
Jeff H.
Another great experience at Clements Dental. Dr. Will did a great job with my new bridge.
Cliff S.
Cliff S.
Always a good experience at Clements Dental
Melanie S.
Melanie S.
Love Clements Dental. They love what they do and it shows.
Liz McClelland B.
Liz McClelland B.
Had a treatment done by Haylee Monday morning & she was fabulous! #ZOOM
Debby Vinson H.
Debby Vinson H.
Professional service given with a friendly touch! Everyone in the practice is so helpful! I highly recommend Clements Dental!
salette B.
salette B.
Best group of people around! Everyone is friendly and helpful with any concerns I have. Always have the best of care!
John W.
John W.
I have a fear of going to the dentist. It started when I was young. I made an appointment with Clements Dental for a tooth extraction. When I arrived, I was put at ease. Everyone who took care of me, including my dentist was so calm and understanding of my fear. I was treated without any pain and I highly recommend Clements Dental .
Cortney G.
Cortney G.
Absolutely incredible every time! I have super bad dental anxiety and never once have I felt like I’m not in good hands here. I will always recommend Clements dental!
Steven M.
Steven M.
Very professional and friendly staff. Dr Clements was nice and explained my treatment options and since I needed a root canal, they set up an appointment for me. I highly recommend Clements Dental
Jan L.
Jan L.
Ashley is great! She knows what she is talking about and she does not waste your time. I can have an appointment at 8 and be on the road by 8:15! She is knowledgeable and sincerely cares about her clients well being.
Rod P.
Rod P.
You'll never meet another group of people that take better care of your teeth! They are the best!
Terry L.
Terry L.
I recommend Clements Dental 100%! This practice is top notch. They excel in all areas, facility, friendliness, expertise, to name a few.
David N.
David N.
They do excellent work and stand behind it.
Mary E.
Mary E.
The entire staff and the Dr was perfect! Very enjoyable experience!
Jonetta D.
Jonetta D.
This is the best dental experience I’ve ever had. Even coming from Los Angeles…the staff is friendly, the work is excellent and my mouth is so happy. Every visit is informative, comprehensive and I walk away feeling confident. Thank you to Dr. Massey and the team!
Tony C.
Tony C.
Great dentist, wonderful staff , always greeted with a smile. Highly recommend.
Jean M.
Jean M.
They were very good and polite
Deborah B.
Deborah B.
Every one is professional and personable. Would recommend to anyone !
Bonnie S.
Bonnie S.
Love the team that works there so friendly and so helpful to me and everyone I have met there. Tara is the best dentist and treats me with kid gloves to make sure I am ok thru anything I have done. Highest recommendations given. Bonnie Saville
Malcolm D.
Malcolm D.
Clements Dental in Shelbyville is one of the absolutely best medical offices anywhere. From the professional front office staff always greeting my entire family with kindness and a smile, to the great cleaning and attentive dental care provided by Shelley and Dr. Massey, every single time I have an appointment I know I’m in great hands. As someone who has dental visit PTSD from other dental offices, I can honestly say you will be handle with care and precision I this office. Additionally, they work so well with the kiddos. My 6-year old loves going to his “Happy Dentist” visit. Thanks Clements Dental, finding your business has been a great blessing to my entire family.
robin M.
robin M.
First class organization. Organized efficient and caring. They make a bad day at the dentist office as good as possible. Highly recommend.
Sharon S.
Sharon S.
Dr. Massey and staff were very helpful and friendly and comforting.
Harold S.
Harold S.
Clements Dental has friendly, attractive professionals to take care of all your dental needs!
Donna C.
Donna C.
Had a very good experience there. Very nice people there.
Zita M.
Zita M.
I am very grateful to the staff, they are very friendly and professional, I highly recommend them✨
Floyd T.
Floyd T.
Great folks...NO pain
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Sopha B.
Sopha B.
Highly recommend!! This is the best dental care I have ever had. They are excellent at what they do and are very caring and work hard to do what's best for you! After having had a previous experience that was not ideal, I was reluctant to find a new dentist that I could trust. Dr. Tara and staff are simply the best!!
Wendy C.
Wendy C.
I’ve had anxiety for years about going to the dentist. Dr. Massey makes you feel comfortable, and his dental assistant was just as amazing! The staff embraces you the moment you walk into the office! We are delighted to have found a new dental home for our family!
Tracie F.
Tracie F.
Love them. They are so sweet and take their time with you to make sure you get the best care possible.
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Resa B.
Resa B.
I really felt the love from Dr. Massey and Dianne!!! Best dentist visit I believe I ve ever had!!!! Thanks so much. Shelby was good tooo[😍😍😍😍
Larry P.
Larry P.
Made me feel very comfortable with my visit, which speaks volume cause I have not been to the dentist in years. They also worked to make the process as easy as possible and painless as possible. Thanks to a referral I would absolutely recommend this office and staff.
Char K.
Char K.
After my last dentist retired I never thought I'd find another dentist I would love as much..I was wrong! Dr. Clements is awesome! The staff is wonderful and caring as well.
Paula G.
Paula G.
Great atmosphere! The staff and doctors treat you with care and are very personable! 5 STARS❤️
Nancy C.
Nancy C.
Dr.Massey is the best hands down!!!
Cherry K.
Cherry K.
When I arrive each visit the receptionist is always cordial. The waiting area is very clean and comfortable and the atmosphere is wonderful.
I always arrive about ten minutes before my appointment time and they are punctual themselves at escorting me to the state of the art dental room very clean efficient comfortable and extremely nice associates in cleaning and polish of teeth. Dr Clements is very knowledgeable in every aspect of dentistry.
Christian C.
Christian C.
Love this place. The inside of my mouth is wild-from all the years of going untreated & unmaintained cleanliness, this place doesn’t make me feel judged. Staff makes you feel welcomed & taken care of!
James C.
James C.
When in to have a tooth pulled was really friendly and nice will be making them my dentist for future trips
Jason J.
Jason J.
It’s always a pleasure to come to Clements. Dr. Tara and Dr. Massey are fine dentists, and the staff is great from front and back. One can’t ask for better comfort and skill.
Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
The best experience I have ever had in a dental office!!!!
Buddy S.
Buddy S.
I haven't been to the dentist in years so I was very nervous. They were awesome. They did not judge me at all. I will definitely go back. Awesome group of people. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you very much.
Sylena H.
Sylena H.
Called the office first thing this morning for my husband and they worked him in as soon as they could! We were seen around 9:30am or so. Very nice staff and Dr Massey was so kind and making sure there was no pain during the tooth extraction! I would highly recommend them! Very professional and non judgmental. 5 stars isn’t enough!
Pam M.
Pam M.
I've always received great care from Clements Dental. Everyone is very kind and caring.
jimmy h
jimmy h
Very friendly and patient. Would recommend them to others
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