We offer digital x-rays. This type of x-ray technique uses less radiation than traditional film x-rays. X-rays are a necessary part of your visit to help your team make the best decision regarding your care.

Periodontal disease, also called gum disease refers to the infection of the gums and bone that surround the teeth. If left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss, break down of the soft tissue in the mouth and jaw and other significant health problems. We recommend the proper treatment for your level of disease.

Shearwater Dental offers several professional tooth-whitening treatments to give you a dazzling, white smile from laser whitening, to take-home kits, to convenient pre-filled kits! Just ask during your next visit and well find the best solution for your lifestyle.

This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids and guarding against disease-causing bacteria.

At Shearwater Dental, our aim is to provide high quality dental care and treatment in a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment. Our practice offers a number of different options, enabling you to budget for the cost of the dental care required to maintain your oral health (covering examinations, x-rays and hygiene treatment).

Payment for your dental treatment is required ondate of service. If you are undergoing an extensive range of treatment then payment will be required at selected stages. The cost of your treatment and when payment is required will be fully explained to you by your financial coordinatorbefore your treatment commences.

No deposit is required. In the majority of cases when you apply, you will beable to receivean instant decision from CareCredit as to whether you have been successful in your application or not and it really is interest free thats zero percent interest on the total cost of your treatment.

Dr. Germaine Gottsche, DMD, is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Dr. Gottsche (Dr. G) has been practicing dentistry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2004. Dr. Gs practice specializes in Cerec same day crowns, laser teeth whitening, Clear Correct invisible corrective treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and some areas of facial esthetics. Dr. G. served as President of the Mississippi Association of Women Dentists in 2010 and was awarded recognition by the MS-AWD in 2013. Dr. G was awarded recognition by Cerec for her continued leadership and involvement in the field of CAD/CAM Dentistry in 2014. Dr. G. is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, currently residing in Ocean Springs with her husband and two children. She is a life member of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary and Biloxi Little Theater. Dr. G. volunteers with Triple Threat Academy where she enjoys helping local children who are pursuing an education in the performing arts. Dr. G. is a member of St. Johns Church in Ocean Springs, MS.

Dr. Germaine Gottsche, DMD, is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Dr. Gottsche (Dr. G) has been practicing dentistry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2004.

Dr. G. served as President of the Mississippi Association of Women Dentists in 2010 and was awarded recognition by the MS-AWD in 2013. Dr. G was awarded recognition by Cerec for her continued leadership and involvement in the field of CAD/CAM Dentistry in 2014. Dr. G. is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

She is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, currently residing in Ocean Springs with her husband and two children. She is a life member of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary and Biloxi Little Theater. Dr. G. volunteers with Triple Threat Academy where she enjoys helping local children who are pursuing an education in the performing arts. Dr. G. is a member of St. Johns Church in Ocean Springs, MS.

We strive to give all of our clients the best, most comfortable dental experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Priding ourselves on local tradition with an eye set forward on the benefits of modern dental treatments, we deliver top-quality dental care with a personable approach.

After being a dental assistant for over ten years, Erin went back to school and received her Dental Hygiene degree from West Los Angeles Dental Hygiene School in 2007. Erin has been working for Dr. G since 2012.