At Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery, every patient is part of our family, and every story matters. Our care goes beyond procedures—it’s about creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact. Here, you’ll find real stories from real patients who’ve trusted us with their care. These videos showcase their journeys, from overcoming fears to achieving life-changing results.
We’re proud to share these heartfelt testimonials, which reflect the compassionate, personalized care we strive to provide every day.
Thomas Myers
Jaw Surgery to Correct Sleep Apnea
After a bonded retainer came loose in adulthood, Thomas Myers sought out an orthodontist. After doing some scans, his orthodontist discovered an undiagnosed case of obstructive sleep apnea and promptly referred him to Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery, where he was treated by Dr. Kelsey LaPorte. Thomas shares his "life-changing" experience with our office in his own words. Amazingly, after his surgery by Dr. LaPorte, he no longer requires a CPAP to sleep and experiences a much better quality of life from his physical health to his mental health.
Carolyn Payne
Dental Implants After Unfunctional Dentures
Carolyn Payne, a real patient of Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery, shares her experience with dentures that just wouldn't stay in even with denture fixants. She was unable to eat salads and many of her favorite foods as a result. However, after being recommended to try dental implants by her sister, Carolyn finally decided to get dental implants. With the dental implants, Carolyn now regularly enjoys salads, steaks and anything else she wants to eat. She expressed that "dental implants are the best investment she ever made."
Nicholas Noble
Corrective Jaw Surgery for Hemifacial Microsomia
After searching for an answer to what was going on with his jaw his whole life, Nicholas Noble had seen countless specialists before being referred to Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery. His mother tearfully recounts how Dr. LaPorte was able to walk into the room, take one look at his x-ray, and give them the answers they had been looking for his whole life with a diagnosis and the appropriate treatment plan to fix the issues he was experiencing. Nicholas underwent a single surgery that removed his wisdom teeth and fixed his life-long jaw issues. Since the surgery, Nicholas' speech and chewing abilities have improved, he has seen a huge reduction in the pain he once experienced and feels that this surgery has "really opened a new chapter in life" for him.
Lindsay Jones
Dental Implants After Jaw Infection
After having jaw surgery a decade ago, Lindsay Jones began experiencing pain when she washed her face. She was referred to see Dr. Otto Slater who discovered that her plate had been exposed to her sinuses and there was an infection that was degrading the bone in her jaw. Fortunately, Dr. Slater was able to save Lindsay's smile by performing a surgery to remove the infection, completing a bone graft and placing implants. Lindsay shares her experience in her own words.
Duane Payne
Same-Day Extraction After Toothache
One day, Duane Payne woke up with a severe toothache. With a quick call to Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery, he was worked right in for the same day and had the tooth extracted, which ended his pain. In his own words, Duane shares his experience with Dr. LaPorte and Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery.
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