Specialized Oral Surgery for the Tea Area Community

Why Tea Area Families Trust River Ridge

Our 850+ reviews highlight the recurring themes of comfort and speed-essential for the active families of the Tea Area School District.

• Titan Pride & Patient Care “My daughter, a student at Tea Area High, needed her wisdom teeth out before sports season. The staff at River Ridge was amazing. They joked with her to put her at ease and the recovery was so fast she didn’t miss a beat. Best experience we’ve had!” – Toni R.
• Convenient & Direct “Being from Tea, I appreciated how easy it was to get to the office. I was in for an emergency tooth extraction and back home in Tea resting in under 90 minutes. Professional, friendly, and they really listen to your concerns.” – Bex G.
• Comfort for Nervous Patients “I’ve always had anxiety about the dentist, but River Ridge made me feel like family. They walked me through the IV sedation and I didn’t feel a thing. Highly recommend to all my Tea neighbors.” – ReBecca S.

Expert Services for the Tea, SD Community

Tea residents have full access to our board-certified surgical suite:

• Wisdom Teeth Experts for Titan Students: We specialize in wisdom teeth removal for Tea Area teens. We coordinate with local orthodontists to ensure procedures are timed perfectly with school breaks or off-seasons.
• Dental Implants & Smile Restoration: If you’re looking to replace missing teeth, our dental implants offer a permanent, natural-looking solution. We focus on “restorative-driven” surgery so you can enjoy your favorite meals at local Tea favorites again.
• Emergency Extractions: We understand that dental emergencies don’t wait. We set aside time to handle urgent extractions, ensuring that Tea residents in pain can get relief often on the same day.
• IV Sedation & “Sleep Dentistry”: For those who are apprehensive, our advanced IV sedation options mean you can “drift in and out of sleep” and wake up with your procedure complete.

The River Ridge Advantage for Tea Residents

Choosing a specialist matters for your long-term oral health. At River Ridge, you are under the care of Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

• Proximity to the I-29 Corridor: Our office location on the southern edge of Sioux Falls is perfect for Tea commuters. You can skip the city traffic and be at our front door in minutes.
• Hyper-Local Focus: We don’t treat you like a number. From our warm blankets to our personal follow-up calls, we treat every Tea patient like a member of our own family.
• Advanced 3D Imaging: We use the latest CT scanning technology to plan your surgery with sub-millimeter precision, leading to faster healing and better outcomes.

Tea Patient FAQ

• How far is the drive from Tea to River Ridge? We are roughly 8 miles from the center of Tea. Most patients reach us in 10-15 minutes by taking I-29 North to the I-229 interchange.
• Do you work with Tea area dentists? Yes. We have strong professional relationships with the general dentists in Tea and ensure all your records and post-op reports are shared seamlessly for your continuity of care.
• Is IV sedation safe for my child? Absolutely. Our surgeons have extensive hospital-based sedation training. We monitor vital signs closely throughout the procedure, ensuring the highest level of safety for our younger patients.

Directions from Tea, SD

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center
1700 S Southeastern Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

From Central Tea:

1. Head east on CR-106 (E Brian St) toward I-29.
2. Merge onto I-29 N toward Sioux Falls.
3. Take Exit 75 to merge onto I-229 N.
4. Take Exit 5 for E 26th St.
5. Turn right onto E 26th St, then left onto S Southeastern Ave.
6. Our office is located on the left with a dedicated patient parking area.