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Post Op Instructions

Everything You Need for a Smooth Recovery After Treatment

Proper aftercare plays a key role in healing comfortably and getting the best results from your procedure. We’ve put together clear, easy-to-follow instructions for the treatments we provide, so you’ll know exactly what to do once you leave our office. Review the guidelines below, and call us anytime if questions come up during your recovery.

General Post-Operative Instructions

A general post-operative care guide covering pain control, bleeding, swelling, diet, and activity restrictions to support healing and prevent complications after oral surgery.
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All On X Implant Dentures

Post-operative care guide for implant-supported dentures covering bleeding, swelling, pain management, soft diet requirements, oral hygiene, and follow-up visits to ensure successful implant integration.
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Life with All On X

A long-term care guide for All-on-X implant dentures covering diet, oral hygiene, maintenance visits, handling broken prosthetics, upgrade options, and follow-up appointments.
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Lip & Tongue Tie

Post-operative guide for frenectomy procedures covering pain management, wound care, and detailed stretching exercises for lip and tongue to prevent reattachment during healing.
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LANAP™ Laser Periodontal Treatment

Post-operative guide for LANAP laser gum treatment covering brushing restrictions, diet progression, pain control, bleeding, swelling, and ongoing periodontal maintenance follow-ups.
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Pinhole Gum Recession Treatment

Post-operative guide for Pinhole gum recession treatment covering pain control, swelling management, dietary restrictions, and detailed activity limitations to protect the surgical site during healing.
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Sedation Dentistry

A complete sedation dentistry guide outlining pre-appointment preparation, medication guidelines, dietary restrictions, transportation requirements, and post-procedure recovery instructions for patient safety.
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Soft Tissue Grafting

Post-operative guide for soft tissue grafting procedures covering surgical site protection, bleeding, sutures, pain management, liquid-to-soft diet progression, and oral hygiene restrictions to ensure successful graft integration.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment

An overview of sleep apnea treatment outlining warning signs, home sleep testing, oral appliance therapy details, pricing, payment options, and alternative treatment pathways for disordered breathing.
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Botox and Juvederm Facial Treatments

An introduction to Botox and filler services with Dr. Sarah, covering wrinkle treatment options for forehead and brow lines, lip and cheek enhancement, and clenching relief.
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Sullivan Dental Partners SMS Terms and Conditions

SMS terms and conditions outlining patient text message communication policies, including opt-in consent, opt-out instructions, messaging rates, privacy practices, and contact information for assistance.
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Meet your Doctors

Four Generations of Family Care, One Trusted Team

Our dentists combine decades of experience with genuine compassion for every patient. We treat you like family, providing comprehensive care from routine cleanings to complex smile transformations, all under one roof. The Vision at Sullivan Dental Partners is to transform more lives through life-changing comprehensive care- building on decades of clinical excellence with cutting-edge technology, continued education, and a team that grows together.
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Dr. Richard Sullivan, III

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A lifelong Brentwood resident, Dr. Sullivan has spent over 35 years creating healthy smiles throughout the Nashville community.
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Dr. Richard Sullivan, IV

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Dr. Sully earned the Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence and now focus on complex cases, including smile makeovers, full mouth reconstructions, and implant-supported dentures.
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Dr. Amber Bandy

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Dr. Bandy brings a passion for patient comfort and is specially trained in oral sedation for those who need extra relaxation during treatment.
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Dr. Keely Stofer

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General dentist at Sullivan Dental Partners, providing comprehensive general, restorative, and cosmetic care with a calming, patient-first approach at every visit.
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From cosmetic veneers to dental implants and full mouth reconstructions, these transformations show what patients throughout Brentwood and Nashville can expect. Each smile reflects decades of expertise and the personalized care our team brings to every visit.
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What Our Patients Say

Real Stories From the Families Who Trust Us Most

From restored confidence to comfortable visits that feel like family, our patients share experiences that changed how they feel about dentistry. With over 1,000 five-star reviews, their words reflect the lasting relationships we build every day.
Finding this dental practice was an absolute blessing! The dentists (Dr Rick Sullivan & Dr Amber) and assistant (Amanda) along with Mallory who started my IV all did great! They are all so wonderful as well as the front desk staff and billing (Jess). I have never experienced such a positive dental procedure/appointment as I have with these wonderful, caring, attentive individuals. They listened to my concerns. They cared about my comfort level (I have high anxiety with dental work of any kind) they never made me feel like I was taking up too much of their time before they could get started. They were so patient with me and very professional while so personable too! The crowns I had done look like my natural teeth as they matched my tooth color exactly!!! Everyone worked so well together. What a great example of teamwork here. Everything went so smoothly. They truly are all wonderful. (I am so happy with everything they did!! Keep up the good work! Highly recommend Sullivan Dental Partners for any and all your dental needs.
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Cindy Rhodes

5 days ago
Friendly efficient knowledge staff. Great having a dental group who does everything.
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Barbara J

2 weeks ago
Great experience with Zoe
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Faye Elliott

2 weeks ago
Had an amazing experience!! Did an amazing job with my cleaning!! Love this office!
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Mary Lawson

2 weeks ago
Thank you Dr. Keely, Kayla, and Meghan for being so welcoming and making me comfortable at my first appointment. I am so pleased with the care I received, and I really enjoyed how personable everyone was.
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sofia folk

4 weeks ago
Sydnie was just great! Super professional and exceptional skill!Thank you so much ‼️
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Steve Morris

1 month ago

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Our Brentwood office serves patients throughout Nashville, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee. You’ll find us easily accessible from major routes, making your dental visits convenient no matter where you’re coming from.

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Time to recover with confidence knowing support is always just a call away

Recovery feels easier when clear guidance meets a team ready to answer questions the moment they come up. What’s next is simple: follow the steps, rest well, and reach out anytime something feels off.
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