DENTIST WATERVILLE
Keeping Up with Dr. Davis
At Gracious Smiles Aesthetic General Dentistry, we take pride in staying current with the latest technologies and treatment methods available to ensure we take the best possible care of our patients. We also know that home care is equally important as your visits with us, so we stock some of the most popular professional-grade products that, of course, all come with a shining recommendation from your oral health advocates (that’s us!). These products ensure better checkups, and our technology ensures each appointment is quick and comfortable with peace of mind knowing our diagnostic tools are cutting-edge to catch small problems before they progress.

Digital X-rays for Better Diagnostics & A Better Patient Experience
Dr. April Davis wants her Southern hospitality to shine through in everything we do, which includes our use of digital x-ray technology that makes visits faster and more convenient for you. You deserve the best of the best, which is great because what’s good for you is good for us, too!
Digital x-rays are safer than traditional x-rays for both you and for our team. Plus, they can be taken in a matter of seconds right from the dental chair and viewed on the screen alongside the doctor almost instantly. Digital x-rays are more accurate, so we can gain a better understanding of your treatment needs and catch any small problems before they become big problems.

Benefits of Digital vs Traditional X-rays
- 90% less radiation exposure
- Faster imaging for better accuracy
- Conveniently taken right from the chair
- Viewed on the screen almost instantly
- Detect smaller problems for earlier diagnosis & treatment
Did You Know?
If you’re concerned about radiation exposure, you can find comfort in the fact that digital dental x-rays are safer than a flight from LA to NYC. Having x-rays taken once per year also produces less radiation exposure than living for one year in a brick building or your yearly dose of radiation from the food you consume. With how much invaluable data digital x-rays provide in terms of your dental health, radiation exposure should be of no cause for concern.
Intraoral Cameras Provide Invaluable Insight & Increase Patient Understandings
At Gracious Smiles, we hold on to traditions of hospitality and family values while modernizing our care with the most advanced technologies. We’ve left behind a time when the only way we could examine your mouth was through the magic of sight and a tiny mirror. Thank goodness!
Intraoral cameras allow us to take high-resolution video images that show up in real time on the screen and can be significantly magnified. This technology gives us a better insight into your oral health for earlier detection of disease and decay. Images displayed on the screen also allow you to see what we see—while we see it—so you can better understand your oral health and treatment needs.

Benefits of Intraoral Cameras
- 25x magnification
- High-resolution, real-time video images
- Displayed on the screen so you see what we see
- Earlier detection of disease & decay
- Increased patient education
Did You Know?
The #1 Dentist-Recommended Toothbrush
What kind of dentist would we be if we didn’t provide our highest-recommended brand of toothbrush? We know electric toothbrushes (particularly Sonicare) don’t come cheap and you may be wondering if the expense is necessary. Well, not necessarily, unless your goal is optimal oral health—which it should be!
The truth is, electric toothbrushes provide more strokes per minute and are therefore more effective at removing plaque. Plus, it takes less effort to get the job done! Sonicare has many different brushes available, and it’s important to find the one that suits your individual needs. We would be happy to recommend one for you!
- Dental Implants
- Dental Bridges
- Dentures & Partials
The Sonicare Advantage
- Up to 10x more plaque removal
- Up to 7x healthier gums
- Up to 100% fewer stains in just 3 days
- Removes 100% more plaque from gumline
- #1 dentist-recommended toothbrush
- 62,000 sonic brush movements per minute (compared to only 200 with a manual)
- Dynamic fluid action propels cleansing microbubbles between teeth & gums
- Affordable & advanced models available
Which Brush is Right for Me?
The #1 Dentist-Recommended Brand
The Evolution of Flossing
- Prehistoric humans likely used materials like horse hair as floss
- 1815: American dentist Dr. Levi Spear Parmly introduced waxed silken thread floss
- 1882: unwaxed silk floss is mass-produced
- 1898: first floss patent by Johnson & Johnson
- 1940s: nylon replaced silk
- 1980s: first interdental brush invented as floss alternative
- Today we have tons of floss options: interdental brushes, SoftPiks®, floss threaders, floss picks, floss holders, and now—water flossers
Is It Worth It?
Fight Back Against Pathogens with OraCare
For patients struggling with oral health problems like tartar, tooth decay, gum disease, or dry mouth, we often prescribe different mouth rinses to kill the bacteria and get infections under control. Mouth rinses are one of the best full mouth treatments as they reach deep into every nook and cranny to wash away bad bugs that may be hiding.
With OraCare, we can fight against all these problems with a single rinse. OraCare harnesses the power of activated chlorine dioxide and xylitol to effectively combat pathogens that cause oral health problems, without any lingering harmful chemicals.
OraCare Helps With
- Periodontal (gum) disease
- Bad breath
- Fungal infections
- Plaque & tartar
- Dry mouth
- Care of dentures and other dental restorations
- Oral cancer treatment side effects
Is OraCare Right for Me?
Your family deserves the best.
We provide world-class care right here in Waterville.
If you’re looking for a dentist in the greater Toledo area with clinical expertise, advanced technology, and a passion for taking care of people, you’ve come to the right place. Contact your Waterville dentist, Dr. April Davis at Gracious Smiles, today to experience the difference for yourself. We can’t wait to smile with you.