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General dentists work with people of all ages and offer a wide spectrum of services to meet your familyโs dental care needs. Regular appointments with your general dentist can help keep your smile looking great year after year. If you need general dentistry services in Ocala or Salt Springs, Florida, come to Ocala Smiles! Drs. Robert Evelyn and Wayne Harper are more than happy to meet your dental care needs.
Here are seven great benefits of having a local general dentist:
Having a local general dentist ensures you receive consistent dental care to keep your smile in tip-top shape. Youโll be able to see your dentist regularly for routine checkups, biannual cleanings, fluoride treatments, and other preventive services to maintain good oral health.
General dentists offer a myriad of services to protect and preserve your smile. This makes dental care easier and more convenient for busy families. You can schedule multiple appointments on the same day to save time and travel costs. Itโs also less stressful when your entire family visits the same dental office for their dental care.
By offering a wide range of dental services, Drs. Evelyn and Harper can provide comprehensive dental care to everyone in your family. In addition to routine exams and cleanings, your Ocala general dentists offer restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and periodontal treatments to include:
An experienced general dentist can educate you on dental practices and techniques to keep your teeth in optimal health. Weโll help you establish a good oral care routine, teach you brushing and flossing techniques, and recommend products you can use to improve your oral hygiene.
Through routine dental visits, your general dentist can detect problems early and intervene quickly with the appropriate treatment to restore your oral health. Prompt treatment keeps small problems from becoming major issues later down the line.
When problems are diagnosed and treated quickly, they donโt escalate into major issues that require lengthy, invasive treatments. This can lead to substantial savings on your dental bills. Through routine care, Drs. Evelyn and Harper can often prevent problems from occurring altogether, keeping dental costs to a minimum.
Untreated decay and gum disease can, over time, lead to losing permanent teeth. A general dentist can nip these problems in the bud quickly to avoid unnecessary tooth loss. Having a local general dentist puts dental care within easy reach to help you keep your teeth for life.
For the best that general dentistry has to offer in Ocala and Salt Springs, FL, contact Dr. Robert Evelyn or Dr. Wayne Harper from Ocala Smiles at 352-867-7181.
Dr. Robert J. Evelyn graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he received accolades for outstanding patient care, willingness to help others, and eagerness to learn. He completed a General Practice Residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY, and received extensive training in restorative dentistry, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Evelyn has fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and AGD.
Dr. Wayne Harper has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Ocala since 1985. He received his undergraduate degree from Stony Brook SUNY and his dental degree from Emory University, Atlanta. He practiced in Ormond Beach until opening his Ocala office. He has attended numerous continuing education curricula, including the Pankey Institute and Dr. Peter Dawson continuum, and holds a Fellowship from the Las Vegas Institute for Global Studies. Dr. Harper is a member of organizations such as the American Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and International Association for Physiologic Aesthetics.

