Aspire Family Dentistry in Chattanooga: Oral Surgery for Families and Complex Extractions

Aspire Family Dentistry is a general and specialty practice on the south side of Chattanooga that performs oral surgery procedures including tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and implant placement. The practice operates as a full-scope family dentistry office with in-house oral surgery capability, meaning patients can access extractions and minor surgical procedures without a referral to a separate surgical practice.

What Aspire Family Dentistry actually is

The practice combines routine dental care (cleanings, fillings, exams) with oral surgery services under one roof. This model is less common in Chattanooga than practices that either do general dentistry exclusively or refer extraction and implant cases to a dedicated oral surgery specialist. For families or patients avoiding multiple offices, the integrated structure simplifies scheduling and reduces the number of providers involved in related care. The practice accepts most major insurance plans and serves both children and adults.

Oral Surgery services and pricing

Aspire performs simple extractions, surgical extractions for impacted or broken teeth, wisdom tooth removal, and dental implant consultation and placement. Sedation options include local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and IV sedation for more complex procedures; your choice depends on the procedure type and anxiety level.

Extraction costs vary: simple extractions typically range from $150 to $300 per tooth, depending on tooth location and complexity. Surgical extractions for impacted teeth or those requiring bone removal run higher, generally $400 to $800. Wisdom tooth removal costs $300 to $1,500 per tooth depending on impaction severity and whether multiple teeth are extracted in one session. IV sedation adds $150 to $300 to any procedure. Implant placement itself costs $1,500 to $3,000 per implant; this does not include the crown that attaches to the implant afterward. All prices should be confirmed by calling the office, as sedation and surgical complexity alter final fees.

Comparison to other Chattanooga oral surgery options

Chattanooga has two main pathways for oral surgery: integrated practices like Aspire and dedicated oral surgery offices like Chattanooga Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (a single-specialty practice in the North Shore area). Dedicated practices typically have longer surgical experience and handle more complex cases, including orthognathic surgery and trauma repair, but require a separate appointment and a referral from your dentist.

Choose Aspire if you want one office for routine care and minor to moderate surgical needs, prefer to avoid coordination between two providers, or have insurance that limits out-of-network referrals. Choose a dedicated oral surgery practice if you need complex extraction, bone grafting, or implant-supported full-mouth restoration, or if your dentist prefers to refer. Aspire suits families or patients needing wisdom tooth removal or single implants; it does not replace a full-service surgical center for major orthognathic cases.

Who Aspire suits and who it does not

This practice works well for Chattanooga families wanting preventive and minor surgical care in one location, patients with dental anxiety who prefer fewer office visits, and those seeking simpler extraction or implant placement. It does not suit patients needing bone grafting before implant placement, those with severely impacted wisdom teeth requiring specialized surgical technique, or patients requiring general anesthesia for surgery (the practice uses local and IV sedation but not full general anesthesia).

What the first visit involves

A new patient will complete intake paperwork and a brief exam, including X-rays if needed. If you are coming for an extraction or consultation, the dentist will evaluate the tooth and discuss sedation options and cost. Simple extractions may be scheduled for the same visit or a follow-up appointment. If you are exploring implants, the first visit typically includes implant planning with imaging and a cost estimate; implant placement itself happens weeks later after osseointegration of the implant root.

Hours, parking, and logistics

Aspire is located on the south side of Chattanooga; parking is available in a lot adjacent to the office. Call to confirm current hours, as they vary by day (verify before scheduling). The practice accepts walk-in emergencies for pain and swelling, though scheduled surgery appointments are required for extractions and implant placement. Most major insurances are accepted; verify your plan's coverage and deductible before your appointment.

Aspire's dual-dentistry and surgical model appeals to Chattanooga families and patients who value convenience and continuity of care for extractions and basic implant work. For routine care and uncomplicated surgery, this integration cuts time and coordination; it remains a practical option in Chattanooga's oral surgery landscape.