Oral Surgery

Preserve Your Smile With Surgery

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Experience Comfortable Oral Surgery in Athens

Hopefully the thought of dental surgery doesn't make you cringe, but if you need oral surgery in Athens, rest assured you are in good hands with Dr. Fitts and his dedicated team. East Limestone Family Dental has helped many patients restore health to their mouths through dental surgical procedures.

We make sure you stay comfortable throughout your visit. Our team uses dental sedation to help you relax during dental procedures. We also provide amenities to help you feel at home.

Our caring staff takes time to listen to your concerns and answer all your questions. After your treatment, we give you clear instructions to help you heal quickly and smoothly.

Schedule a consultation if your teeth need surgery. We'll give you the attentive care and skilled touch you need to feel better soon! We're open for early morning and afternoon appointments.

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Stay Relaxed With Dental Sedation & More

Dental surgery doesn't have to make you uncomfortable. At East Limestone Family Dental, we focus on your comfort first. Before any procedure, you can rest in our private care room with a pillow and warm blanket.

If you feel nervous about surgery, we offer soothing sedation with laughing gas. Breathe it through a comfortable mask, and soon, you'll feel a warm, relaxing sensation.

Your worry will disappear, and you'll feel at ease. Our caring team makes sure you stay calm and comfortable throughout your visit.

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Middle-aged woman sitting in a dental chair looking toward dentist in a modern clinic room.

Count on Expert Care
for Your Oral Health

Sometimes a damaged or diseased tooth needs to be removed to protect your other healthy teeth and gums. While we try other options first, tooth removal is the most common type of surgery we do.

Our skilled team has the know-how you want in a surgical provider. If we find removal is necessary, we work quickly and efficiently. After surgery, we give you clear aftercare instructions for better recovery.

You can trust that you'll get the best care for your needs. If you need oral surgery in Athens, AL, East Limestone Family Dental is here to help. Schedule your consultation.

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Update 5/27/26 I continue to get great service! The dental hygienist was friendly and gave me great advice. I’m usually terrified of going to the dentist but the staff make my experience less stressful. Highly recommend! My experience was great! I’m terrified of the dentist and haven’t...
Update 5/27/26 I continue to get great service! The dental hygienist was friendly and gave me great advice. I’m usually terrified of going to the dentist but the staff make my experience less stressful. Highly recommend! My experience was great! I’m terrified of the dentist and haven’t been in years. However, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The hygienist talked me through everything she was doing. I would highly recommend!

S. G. (Verified Patient)

Quick and very helpful. My first time Interactions with the staff were all enjoyable and the cleaning and X-rays were quick and well done. Would recommend!

B. N. (Verified Patient)

Fast and great

S. T. (Verified Patient)

Dr Fitts and his staff always deliver 5-Star service. Most people are afraid of the dentist - if so, you are going to the wrong dentist - East Limestone Family Dental is TOP of the CLASS! Update. April 2024. Still awesome!! Update October 2024- How can a dentist's office be so awesome? Do...
Dr Fitts and his staff always deliver 5-Star service. Most people are afraid of the dentist - if so, you are going to the wrong dentist - East Limestone Family Dental is TOP of the CLASS! Update. April 2024. Still awesome!! Update October 2024- How can a dentist's office be so awesome? Do whatever Dr Fitts, Micki and team are doing. Jan 2026 - Been going here for 18 years. Love Dr Fitts and his staff. Great dentistry, but also, plays great music - if you ask :) May 2026. Always great care. Less than good music this last time.. even though we had a deal to play rock. Lucky for me, Micki was quick and made sure my ears didn't hurt too long.

E. D. (Verified Patient)

So glad to have found East Limestone Family Dental. They are great!

Z. H. (Verified Patient)

Excellent service, great people! Always great scheduling.

B. C. (Verified Patient)

Dr Fitts and team were great! Thank you for the follow-up!

W. W. (Verified Patient)

Thank heavens we found East Limestone Dental! No conditions to have dental care! I have had my first cleaning. The staff is incredible! Again, thank heavens for this family dental office. (We had visited several other area Madison/Limestone County dental offices who informed us that before they...
Thank heavens we found East Limestone Dental! No conditions to have dental care! I have had my first cleaning. The staff is incredible! Again, thank heavens for this family dental office. (We had visited several other area Madison/Limestone County dental offices who informed us that before they would take us as new patients we had to have a deep periodontal cleaning for $1,500.00. Every one of these dental offices used the same phrase: "We are "ethically" bound to do this.")

S. M. (Verified Patient)

Dr Fitts and staff were amazing. Quickly received an appointment and addressed my concerns. Highly recommend. I love the family atmosphere and only one Dr.

M. M. (Verified Patient)

I’ve had a cleaning and minor dental work done with no pain or discomfort. Dr. Fitts and his team are great!!

J. B. (Verified Patient)

Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Surgery

When would I need oral surgery?
Tooth extraction is often needed if a tooth is too damaged to repair or if it is damaging your other teeth. In some cases, you need to have teeth removed to make room for dentures or another dental restoration. If necessary, we'll recommend a bone graft to ensure your jaw is strong enough to support dental implants.
When can I exercise after oral surgery?
For the first 24 hours after oral surgery, you shouldn't attempt any sort of exercise. Doing too much too soon can cause problems. For example, strenuous exercise could loosen the blood clot on a tooth extraction site and cause a painful dry socket. After the first day, limit your exercise to low-impact activities for a few more days to be on the safe side.
Is there much pain after oral surgery?
The type of oral surgery you have will ultimately determine how much discomfort you feel, but rest assured our goal is always to provide the most comfortable dental care we can. For most of the oral surgery procedures we perform, over-the-counter pain relievers will take care of any discomfort. If needed, your dentist can prescribe something stronger to help you through the healing process.