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Your Trusted Gonzales Dentist for Comprehensive Dental Care
Ascension Family Dentistry is committed to providing personalized oral health care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our Gonzales-based practice prioritizes patient comfort and education, offering a stress-free environment for comprehensive dental services. With a focus on preventive care and advanced treatments, we serve individuals and families seeking reliable dental solutions. Our team emphasizes transparent communication, ensuring patients understand their treatment options and oral health status.By integrating modern technology with traditional care methods, we deliver efficient and effective dental outcomes. The practice maintains flexible scheduling, including emergency services, to accommodate diverse patient needs. Our dedication to continuous professional development ensures adherence to industry best practices. Community-centric values drive our approach to creating lasting patient relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Crowns
Veneers
Root Canals
Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive Care
Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Services
Orthodontics
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dental care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Our team utilizes advanced dental technology for precise diagnostics and treatments
- Experienced dentists with over a decade of local community service
- Emergency dental care available for urgent oral health situations
- Flexible financing options through CareCredit for treatment accessibility
What people say
Friendly staff
Professional care
Comfortable environment
Prompt service
Pain-free procedures
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts anchored in the jawbone. Our practice offers single and multiple implant placements for patients missing one or more teeth. This service restores natural chewing function and prevents bone loss while maintaining facial structure integrity.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments address surface stains and deep discoloration caused by age, diet, or lifestyle factors. We offer both in-office and custom take-home whitening systems using professional-grade bleaching agents for lasting, natural-looking results.
Crowns
Custom dental crowns restore damaged or weakened teeth with durable porcelain restorations. This service protects compromised teeth after root canals, covers implants, and improves aesthetics for misshapen or discolored teeth through precisely fitted ceramic caps.
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for infants, children, and adolescents focuses on preventive maintenance and early intervention. Our services include fluoride treatments, sealants, and child-friendly examinations to establish lifelong oral health habits in a comfortable environment.
Emergency Care
Immediate dental emergency services address traumatic injuries, severe toothaches, and broken restorations. Our team provides same-day evaluations and interventions for cracked teeth, infections, and other urgent oral health concerns requiring prompt professional attention.
People
Derek Scardina, DDS
Dentist
Louisiana native Dr. Scardina has served Gonzales since 2013, combining LSU dental training with community-focused care. He prioritizes patient comfort and maintains ADA/LDA memberships while attending LSU sporting events with his family.
Chelsie
Dental Hygienist
Licensed hygienist since 2010, Chelsie brings expertise from University of Louisiana Monroe. She creates welcoming experiences for patients while balancing professional duties with family time in Reserve, Louisiana.
Lacie Green
Dental Hygienist
RDH graduate from LSU School of Dentistry, Lacie balances clinical excellence with family life in Gonzales. She focuses on making patients feel part of the dental family during preventive care appointments.
Elena Diez
Treatment Coordinator
Dedicated financial coordinator Elena manages patient scheduling and billing inquiries. This St. Amant resident combines professional service with family activities and LSU football fandom.
Mary
Dental Assistant
Certified dental assistant Mary supports clinical operations with radiology expertise. A St. Amant High graduate, she balances dental duties with family life and literary interests.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
Our pediatric dentistry services include routine checkups, fluoride treatments, sealants, and early orthodontic evaluations to establish lifelong oral health habits.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency dental care for toothaches, broken teeth, and oral injuries with prompt professional treatment.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and offer CareCredit financing for qualified patients seeking flexible payment solutions.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
While primarily offering weekday daytime hours, we occasionally provide extended Thursday hours and limited Friday morning appointments for scheduling flexibility.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most traditional insurance plans and will file claims on your behalf for covered treatments and procedures.
