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J ULY 2017 A RDMORE D ENTIST A MANDA G ATES , R EALTOR 336-682-6822 (Cell) [email protected] Facebook.com/amandagatesrealestate @mrsamandagates Living in Ardmore provides residents with many opportunities to live, work and play within 5 minutes of almost everything you could possibly need. Finding a Dr. within the area is no different! Finding a Dr. with “Ardmore” in the practice name is even better. When it comes to your health, you want a health professional who is the best at what they do. Your dental health is no different. When we think of going to the dentist we think of cleanings and checkups. However, when the time comes where further treatment is necessary, we all want to know that our dentist is knowledgeable, experienced, careful, understands his or her patients and provides as pain-free a procedure as is medically possible. That’s what makes Dr. Nickolas Kephart, DDS of Ardmore Dentistry at 3165 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 102 in Winston-Salem, an excellent choice to manage and care for your dental health. Dr. Kephart completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Appalachian State University in 2009. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2013 from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. While in school Dr. Kephart proudly received the following awards:  American College of Prosthodontists Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Prosthodontics (2013)  The Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for Outstanding Achievement in Operative Dentistry (2013)  C.L. Sockwell Scholarship Award for Achievement in Dental Anatomy (2012)  Board of Governors Dental Scholarship (2009-2012) Dr. Kephart offers preventive care which includes annual teeth cleaning; fluoride treatments for both children and adults to harden the enamel on their teeth; also for children, sealants, or plastic resin coatings, that are designed to make the chewing surface of the back teeth more resistant to decay, and thus prevent cavities and further treatment and pain later on. Another service not normally thought of from your dentist is an oral cancer screening test. This non-invasive procedure is simple, doesn’t hurt and only takes a couple of minutes to perform, yet just as in other screening procedures, it could possibly save your life someday. As with most conditions, early detection is the key in treating and curing the disease. They offer cosmetic restorative services with the primary objective to help you preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy. Of course, these services also help augment the appearance as well. Services include bonding, which helps repair small cracks or chips in the tooth; inlays and onlays to repair larger cavities; porcelain veneers that repair larger fissures and also reshape teeth; removal of unhealthy teeth; Endodontics, including root canal treatments when necessary to save a diseased tooth; fillings to repair decayed portions, which also come in “tooth-colored” finishes to help the fillings blend with your surrounding teeth; teeth-whitening services and tooth decay prevention measures to ward off future potential issues. They also provide limited orthodontic treatment and care to align teeth in a more correct and attractive position. This treatment includes the popular Invisalign Clear Aligners that perform the function necessary, while also being discreet and practically unnoticeable. When chipped or missing teeth are the problem, they offer crowns and bridgework, including full and partial dentures and more to restore their function and improve the appearance. Originally from Murphy, North Carolina, after graduation from UNC, Dr. Kephart joined another very well-known and respected dentist in this area, Dr. Kenneth Phillips, DDS. Today, Dr. Kephart is a leader in providing quality dental care using advanced methods and technology that have proven to be most effective. Dr. Kephart explains the inspiration behind his choice of dentistry, “I have always been mechanically inclined, and dentistry allows me to use my talent to help a wide array of different patients. My parents instilled in me at an early age to be grateful for my natural gifts and to use them to help the less fortunate.” The results speak for themselves, because his practice has garnered lots of very loyal and satisfied patients. Dr. Kephart practices exclusively in Winston Salem and focuses on all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Kephart continues to take advanced training in various aspects of dentistry to stay abreast in his field. He is also gives back to many local charities like the North Carolina Mission of Mercy Clinics and Giving Hands Free Dental Clinic. You can contact Dr. Kephart’s office several ways: http://www.wsdentist.com 336-760-9840