
Daniel D. Skotzko, DDS
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20816 N Main St ste 202 Cornelius NC, 28031About
Dr. Daniel Skotzko is a Dentist practicing in Cornelius, NC. Dr. Skotzko specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Can a dentist whiten your teeth in one visit?
Absolutely this is possible. If you have healthy gums and low to minimal sensitivity to begin with, there are a number of in office laser and non-laser whitening procedures that can help to enhance your smile. If there are signs of gum disease (bleeding gums, visible tartar, stains,) or cavities, you may be better off getting gums and teeth healthy before attempting to whiten them to avoid poor results or discomfort from sensitive teeth or irritating active disease. READ MORE
Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency?
If a chipped tooth is causing you any form of pain , swelling or discomfort, it can definitely be considered an emergency. The amount of pain or discomfort will help qualify how urgent the need to be seen will be. READ MORE
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Daniel D. Skotzko, who serves patients in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Since 1998, Dr. Skotzko has been offering general, cosmetic, and family dentistry to patients of all ages, from children to seniors, at his private practice in Cornelius, North Carolina. Striving to make the patient experience as comfortable and pain-free as possible, he is committed to the idea that one can have a healthy, beautiful smile with proper oral hygiene practices and maintenance.
“Our caring dental team strives to provide extraordinary family and cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on prevention, patient satisfaction, and perfect smiles. We value creating long-lasting relationships with our patients to achieve their optimum dental health and well-being.” as stated according to the mission statement of the dental practice.
Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Skotzko completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of North Carolina College of Dentistry at Chapel Hill. He then went on to complete his general practice residency at Ohio State University.
Taking pride in North Carolina, he enjoys his active involvement in this local community, including being a member of the Lake Norman Jaycees, Davidson Lions Club, Iredell County Dental Society, and the March of Dimes. He also believes in giving back on a global scale by participating in a yearly pro bono treatment of underprivileged children in the eastern European country of Belarus.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
Currently, Dr. Skotzko resides in Davidson, North Carolina with his wife and two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys staying active by playing soccer, hiking, camping, rollerblading, hang gliding, and scuba diving. Sometimes, he will even bring his dogs to the office!
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