We accept most traditional insurance plans; contact our office to verify acceptance of your plan. Dr. Daves Healthy Smiles does not participate in Health Management Organizations; however, we will be happy to file your insurance claims for you.
We accept checks, cash or credit cards. We also offer a flexible payment plan. Please see our Financial Coordinator for details. We are happy to file insurance for your reimbursement as long as you are free to choose your own dentist.
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Dickson office Dr. Dave is one of the best dentists in Dickson Tennessee, and has over 30 years of experience providing general dentistry and cosmetic procedures to patients of all ages. Dr. Hippensteel is a second-generation dentist, having gone into practice with his father in Quakertown, PA, after graduating from the respected Temple Dental School in Philadelphia. He continued his training by earning his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry before starting as a solo practitioner in 2004. It was at this time that Dr. Dave relocated to Tennessee, eventually settling in the Clarksville dental community as an associate dentist.
When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Dave trains to stay competitive for the CrossFit Games for which he has qualified and ranked in the Masters top 10 for the past four years, most recently taking first place in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 CrossFit Games. Check out crossfitgames.com under archives 2013 through 16 for some exciting footage! His other hobbies include triathlons, guitar, song-writing, motorcycles, surfing, snowboarding and rock climbing.
Dr. Dave and his wife, Carol, of 35+years, enjoyed homeschooling their four children, Jonathan, Heather, Joelle and Troy, and now spend time visiting and sharing adventures with them. In all of their endeavors over the years they continue to be thankful for Gods faithfulness.
Dickson office Dr. Caleb King earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University and received multiple awards for leadership and clinical proficiency. His passion for his work and faith have prompted Dr. King to search for ways to use his talents to serve. He has traveled to Jamaica to provide free dental care to the underserved, and he has been named a Dentist of Distinction for his volunteer work at Nashvilles Interfaith Dental Clinic.
Dr. King and his wife, Melanie, welcomed a new baby into their family in January 2019. They are active members of their church and community and also like to take advantage of all the outdoor activities that the area has to offer, including hiking, biking, and fishing. An avid banjo and guitar player who has been featured on numerous CDs, Dr. King also enjoys using his musical abilities to bring joy to others.
A member of the Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. King highly values continuing education and is always looking for ways to expand his dental expertise.
Gum reshaping is a safe and effective treatment to reduce and reshape excess gum tissue, revealing more tooth structure and evening out the gum line. The procedure can improve the balance and proportion between the gums and teeth, creating a gorgeous smile.
At Dr. Daves Healthy Smiles, our dentists recommend gum reshaping to patients with beautiful teeth that are overwhelmed by prominent gums. Some people are genetically prone to an overgrowth of gum tissue that obscures otherwise great-looking teeth; others develop gummy smiles due to poor oral hygiene habits or ill-fitting dental restorations.
Prior to the procedure, patients discuss their concerns and goals with our dentists, and an appropriate plan of treatment is agreed to. The gums are numbed to prevent any discomfort during the treatment.
Gum reshaping used to be performed with a traditional surgical instrument like a scalpel. But nowadays most dentists use a soft tissue laser to contour the gums. The laser removes excess gum tissue and carefully reshapes the gum line so it is even, symmetrical and flattering to the teeth.
There is very little downtime after the procedure, and patients can resume almost all of their daily activities after leaving the office. As long as they practice good oral hygiene and avoid any foods that could irritate the healing gums, complications are very rare.
Although gum recontouring is usually performed for cosmetic reasons, sometimes it is recommended for health reasons. It can help treat deep grooves or pockets between the gums as well as teeth that are ideal locations for bacteria to hide. By eliminating these pockets, gum recontouring can help reduce the risk of gum disease and infection.
