Bruxism? What is that? It’s simply the clinical term for clenching and grinding your teeth. Most often patients are not even aware that they are doing it. Some of the most common signs that you are what we call a “Bruxr” are complaints of pain in the...
With all of the controversy over how much fluoride is healthy, we thought you would find this article from the American Dental Association interesting. We offer a variety of forms of fluoride in our office. Please ask about it at your next dental visit. Click on the...
Dental Anxiety is very common. All too often patients will tell us how much they “hate” coming to the dentist! In our practice we recognize this, and strive to help our patients overcome their fears and apprehensions about dentistry. Please let us know how...
Sealants can be a great way to help prevent decay from getting to your permanent , unrestored molars. Though there is no guarantee that you will not get cavities if you have sealants placed, they do help. Click on the photo above to read about the benefits. Please...
On Saturday July 23rd Gilbert Smiles participated in a mobile packing day at Central Christian Church for “Feed My Starving Children.” This is a great organization that packages meals for families in 3rd world countries, that would otherwise not have food...
People always ask “When should my child have their first dental appointment?” Here are some helpful hints on how to gage that. Please click on the above article for some helpful tips.
Dr Swain regularly engages in Continuing Education at a far greater rate than is required. The dental field is continuously evolving and he wants to be able to always provide the very best dental care available to his patients, whether it is simple “bread and butter” dentistry or complex cosmetic and rehabilitation treatment. Dr Swain was voted one of “The Best Dentists in America” four times by his peers. The Consumer Research Council of America has also voted him one of “Americas Top Dentists” for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry every year since 2004. In addition, he is a six time “Best of Gilbert” dentist award winner. For 2011-2012 Dr Swain’s office was given the CMUS Talk of the Town Award for “Excellence in Customer Satisfaction” as a Gilbert dentist.
For 2015, the National Consumer Advisory Board honored Dr Swain as one of “America’s Best Dentists”. This prestigious award is presented only to a select group of dentists who demonstrate exceptional credentials, experience and commitment to excellence.
Dr Swain is a member of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry. Gilbert Smiles is an ongoing member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. His patients often described him as being compassionate, gentle, meticulous, devoted, caring, friendly, and funny. In addition, to providing care in his office, Dr Swain has hosted career days, spoken at schools, sponsored local charities and events and volunteered his services.
On a personal side, Dr Swain has almost no culinary skills that don’t include PBJs or a microwave and is “The King of Take-out”. When indulging, he loves ice cream and chips and salsa. In his free time he enjoys tennis, golf, fast cars, poker, shooting guns, movies, music, occasionally jumping out of airplanes, and tending to his wonderful head of hair! At home, he likes spending time with his wife, Karen, his puppy, Macy, and his cat, Jessie.
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2019 Top Rated Local: Rated as one of the top 100 local businesses in all of Arizona.
Voted one of “The Best Dentists in America” four times by his peers
Voted one of “America’s Top Dentists” for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry every year since 2004 by The Consumer Research Council of America.
2016 “Talk of the Town” award for “Excellence in Customer Satisfaction” as a Gilbert Dentist
2015-2019 Voted one of “America’s Best Dentists” by the National Consumer Advisory Board based upon exceptional credentials, expertise and commitment to excellence.
