Alicia D Franklin, DDS, FAGD

I had been looking for a dentist to perform a wisdom tooth extraction and I came across Dr. Franklin via Craig D’s review on here. I made an appointment to have my wisdom tooth removed and in the pre surgical screening Dr. Franklin discovered my wisdom tooth had pressed into a molar causing a cavity to form which also had to be removed as well.
I do have to agree with the original poster the receptionist is rather curt when she greets you despite you being courteous and professional. Don’t let that stand in the way because Dr. Franklin is very good and I am currently recuperating from the surgery that was done on February 3^rd.
For those of you who have never had wisdom tooth surgery will be in good hands with Dr. Franklin because she is very honest and real as to what you’re dealing with once you’ve been screened for how she can best treat you. Dr. Franklin started into my surgery explaining everything throughout the procedure and asking me if I was feeling any pain so she could adjust the anesthesia injections which are local (she does not use nitrous oxide «laughing gas» with any of her surgical procedures) to ensure you don’t feel anything during the time she requires to do the surgery.
She did talk to me through the procedure which was comforting so I knew what was going on through the surgery which was about roughly an hour. Upon completion of the surgery she gave clear post surgical instructions which she explains to you to follow in order to make the recuperation period easy to get through. Dr. Franklin will prescribe antibiotics one week before surgery to clear up any infections that were found in the screening and assessment. Dr. Franklin also prescribed a limited amount of pain medication so if you’re given a prescription take them accordingly because you will not get a refill since doctors are closely monitoring pain meds being given out due to patients misusing them.
I strongly suggest when you have a surgery with Dr. Franklin prepare for it with resuable ice packs and soft foods because your jaw will be sore for about a week or two. Make sure you follow up with the doctor when given an appointment to check your sutures (she used dissolvable ones with me) to make sure they’re healing correctly. Dr. Franklin does accept insurance so you will want to call ahead to ask what providers are accepted and if you use the state medical card you’re only limited to extractions.
Dr. Franklin did a great job on my surgery I didnt have a lot of swelling or pain and it’s been just under 7 days and a lot of the pain and swelling had subsided with constant cold packs and eating soft food. Again follow all post surgical instructions to make your recovery time go by faster. Walk ins are accepted, but you have to pay out of pocket with cash or credit card so it’s better to book an appointment.

Wonderful dentist. Extremely gentle, very genuine. The receptionist…(sorry if you happen to read this, receptionist-​lady, but it’s the truth) …she’s pretty curt and has a difficult personality. If you (the customer) pour on the kindness, she can be «ok», but come on, isn’t that HER job?
Anyway, don’t let her dissuade you. Dr. Franklin is one of, if not THE BEST dentist I’ve ever experienced!