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About Doctor Gatens
Doctor Gatens completed both his undergraduate
studies and dental degree at The Ohio State
University, graduating from the dental school in 1979. After
practicing as an associate dentist in the Northern Virginia area, he opened
his private practice at Fair Oaks in 1984. Doctor Gatens is an
active member of the American Dental
Association and the Northern Virginia
Dental Society.
Doctor Gatens is trained in all general dentistry procedures, including
routine and preventive treatments (such as cleanings, fillings, root canals,
extractions, crowns & bridges, and dentures) and newer techniques, such as
enamel bonding and dental sealants for children. Enamel bonding
allows the doctor to restore color, size, and shape to teeth for a more
pleasing appearance. A sealant is a plastic material applied to teeth
to prevent decay. Doctor Gatens treats the entire family. He
believes a child's first visit to the dentist should be at age 3 to help
build a lifetime of good dental habits.
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