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Taylor Dentistry - Cathy Taylor, DMD | General & Preventative Care

Great Gainesville Dentist - Cathy Taylor, DMD

Dr. Cathy Taylor is one of Gainesville's most loved dentists. Join us for a $45 Limited Time New Patient Special Offer. Read our patient reviews!

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    • Cosmetic Dentistry
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    • Periodontal Therapy
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    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Smile Whitening
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Dental Services Provided by Dr. Cathy Taylor 

Dr. Taylor offers premier dental services to the Gainesville area.

New Patient Hotline

(888) 387‑1599

Existing Patients Call: (352) 376-3400

Love Your Smile With Dr. Taylor’s Cosmetic Services

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Cosmetic dentistry with Taylor Dentistry is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your appearance. A beautiful, bright, healthy smile will increase self-confidence and overall life satisfaction. Cosmetic dentistry includes things like tooth-colored restorations, and crowns.

We have many options, so please call us today.

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Crowns and Bridges To Protect Your Teeth in Gainesville

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Dr. Taylor can protect and keep badly decayed or fractured teeth while maintaining a beautiful smile with crowns and bridges. Made to perfectly match the shape and shade of your other teeth, they’re durable, strong, and undetectable.

Crowns should be placed before the tooth is so decayed that it may fracture. This can often help prevent the expense of root canal therapy in the future. If a tooth is too damaged to have a crown applied, a porcelain bridge may be a good alternative.

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Let Dr. Taylor Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Bonding

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Composite resin is a white, tooth-colored material that Dr. Taylor can shade to match your teeth. This material can give you a low-cost improvement in your smile.

Dr. Taylor Protects Gums With Periodontal Therapy

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Gum disease is treated by carefully removing the bacteria and substances that form in the pockets around the teeth. The removal of this material occurs on a microscopic level and requires great skill. Our dental team at Taylor Dentistry has advanced training and experience to effectively remove all of the bacteria and will treat you with care and precision.

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Have a Stress-Free Experience At Taylor Dentistry

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Dr. Taylor can reduce stress and anxiety associated with dental treatment with Anxiolysis. Anxiolysis makes use of a prescription medication that induces a drowsy, relaxed feeling. This is an oral medication that may be used in conjunction with nitrous oxide to enhance the effect safely. During Anxiolysis, a patient’s vitals are constantly monitored.

Due to the relaxing effects of the treatment, a friend or family member must drive the patient to and from the office.

Dr. Taylor Will Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

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Veneers are very thin porcelain pieces that are custom-made to adhere directly to the front of teeth without grinding or shaving. Taylor Dentistry can transform your smile without drilling on your natural teeth!

In the hands of a highly skilled dentist, porcelain veneers can provide you with an incredibly natural, beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. They are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic treatments.

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Smile Whitening With Gainesville’s Most Loved Dentist

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Many everyday things like coffee, tea, and wine can significantly dull teeth. Smile-whitening enables Taylor Dentistry to significantly brighten your smile for that dazzling white smile you deserve.

Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day (many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed). A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.

Reduce Radiation With Taylor Dentistry’s Digital X-Rays

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Our use of digital x‑ray technology reduces your radiation exposure and eliminates the use of chemicals. It’s better for you and the environment.

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Taylor Dentistry - Cathy Taylor, DMD | General & Preventative Care

500 NW 43rd St #4
Gainesville, FL 32607

Hours

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: Closed

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Makenzi - Dental Assistant

Makenzi is our bubbly dental assistant from Bradenton, FL.  She has been in Gainesville for the last 3 years working on her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida.  Makenzi is a senior this year with hopes of attending dental school in the future.  She has joined the Taylor Dentistry team to learn more about the field of dentistry and to form connections with patients.  She is excited to be a part of the team!

When Makenzi is not working and going to school, she loves to be outdoors.  Going on the boat, tanning, and being on the beach are her favorite past times.  She also enjoys spending her free time with her dog, Koda.  She is very family-oriented and cherishes time with her parents and her younger brother.

Chandler - Front Office Assistant

Chandler is our sweet front office assistant. She was born and raised in Alachua County on the outskirts of Gainesville. She is a 2020 graduate from Newberry High School and has an interest in pursuing the Nuclear Medicine program at Santa Fe Community College. She hopes to one day become a nuclear medicine radiologist. 

She enjoys interacting with the patients at Taylor Dentistry and delivering top notch customer service ensuring each patient feels welcome! 

In her spare time, Chandler can often be found riding horses with friends or spending time with family.

Tara Kasper - Dental Hygienist

Tara was born in Long Island, NY and raised in Central Florida. She moved to Gainesville in 2009 where she met her husband, Tony. They have a daughter, Piper, and two pups, Prada & Gucci!

Tara has over 12 years of experience working in the dental field. 5 of those years she had the pleasure of working with Dr. Taylor and Connie as a dental assistant. She continued her education and graduated in 2015 with her AS Degree in Dental Hygiene. Since then, she has been an adjunct faculty in Dental Programs at Sante Fe College while practicing dental hygiene in private practice. She rejoined the team at Taylor Dentistry in 2020 and is glad to be back!

Tara has a true passion for taking care of others. Her main goal is to always make sure patients feel comfortable and satisfied with their dental experience. 

Cynthia Clark - Dental Assistant

Cynthia is a small-town girl born and raised in the Hoosier State known as Indiana.  Soon after attending college, she married her childhood friend and moved to his duty station in Colorado.  This is where she graduated from Colorado Dental Assisting School.  In 2020 she moved to the Sunshine State to be closer to family.  Soon after moving, Cynthia joined us at Taylor Dentistry as a dental assistant!

Her mission in life is to always see a smile on everyone’s face, especially her son!  In her free time, she loves to be a busy bee with her family and friends, boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding!

Tory Deweese - Dental Assistant

Tory was born and raised in Midwest Illinois where she received her Associates in Applied Science and her Certification as a Medical Assistant.

She and her husband moved to Central Arkansas in early 2000 where she worked as a dental assistant, assisted with expanded hygiene, and became assistant office manager in a family-owned dental practice that has been in business for over 100 years. Tory, her husband, and two adult children relocated to Gainesville in May of 2020 and joined Taylor Dentistry soon after.

Tory enjoys spending time outside paddle boarding, hiking, exploring all the new areas around her, and crafting. What she enjoys most is making a once considered negative experience at the dentist one that everyone feels welcomed, informed, relaxed, and can’t wait to tell their friend and family how great their experience was!

Connie Aledter - Patient Coordinator

Connie and Dr. Taylor have had the pleasure of working together since Dr. Taylor’s opening day of her practice in 2006!

Connie was born, raised, and educated in Germany and moved to Gainesville in 2001 where she lives with her two daughters and grandson.

She has over 30 years of experience in the dental field helping patients navigate their insurance benefits and finding ways for all patients to afford optimal dental care. In her spare time, Connie enjoys spending time with friends and loves watching the Gators play. Connie is gifted in having an eye for design! She helps keep Taylor Dentistry looking fresh and modern to create an inviting and welcoming environment for our patients.

Cara Matrone - Dental Hygienist

Cara was born in Orlando and raised in Tampa.  She is a Florida woman through and through!  She moved to Gainesville in 2009 where she attended Santa Fe College, graduating with her A.S. in Dental Hygiene.

Cara has a wife and three dogs at home that she loves to spend time with when she isn’t at work.  She is avid in her fitness community and aims to keep herself healthy in all aspects of her life, including her teeth!  Though she does indulge around town enjoying good local food and drink!

Cara joined Taylor Dentistry in 2015 and loves being a part of this team!  She experiences great joy with educating patients on the importance of a healthy mouth and strives to make everyone’s visit to Taylor Dentistry comfortable and stress-free!

Kat Crews - Dental Hygienist

Kat is a Florida native. Born and raised in Tampa, she came to Gainesville in 2003 to attend the University of Florida and start a family. In addition to graduating with an AA degree in Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida, she has also received an AS degree in Dental Hygiene in 2008.

Her daughter and son keep her busy and there doesn’t seem to be any downtime or pausing in her life as she is constantly doing something active and on-the-go. She is in and out of the gym and loves to do any activity that pertains to working out and overall body health.  Kat enjoys taking part in indoor and outdoor adventures with her husband, Scott, and their family.  They’ll go anywhere the adventure and fun will take them.

Josh Edinger - Dental Assistant

Josh was born in Gainesville and attended Eastside High School.  After graduating, he moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where he pursued a few different majors before getting serious about obtaining a degree in Music Education.  After a few years, he moved back home and go his certification for Dental Assisting from Sante Fe Community College.  He became part of the Taylor Dentistry after his internship and hopes to pursue his A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene in the future.

Josh has one younger sister who lives in California and works as a news reporter!  Outside of the world of dentistry, the things that bring him joy are his family, making music, going to the gym, watching movies, and occasionally getting outside.  You may find him biking on the Hawthorne Trail if the weather is nice.  The things that he enjoys about dentistry is providing help to our patients who want to improve their oral health, getting to know his patients, and working with such an amazingly knowledgeable, efficient, and effective team.