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Champlain Smiles From routine cleanings to cosmetic dentistry, sleep apnea treatment, and more, we're here to offer excellent services to you and your loved ones. With ClearCorrect clear aligners, you can get a straight smile quickly and comfortably, and no one will be able to see them! Athena Graves, DDS, is pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to her neighbors in Plattsburgh and the surrounding communities. I just want to say thank you for such a wonderful job with my dental care. I was very nervous and fearful due to bad experiences with other dentists.
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In order to provide the highest level of service, we have selected a team that is not only competent, but unusually warm and friendly. People like this are not easy to find. We are very fortunate to have built such a quality team. You'll notice the difference on your first visit! Growing up in Cadyville NY, Michele attended Saranac Central School and Hudson Valley Community College for dental hygiene.
Our Plattsburgh dentist, Dr. Athena Graves grew up in Ogdensburg and graduated from St. Lawrence University and the School of Dental Medicine at SUNY-Buffalo. She has dedicated herself to excellence in dentistry as a practitioner and a well-regarded lecturer, instructor, and spokesperson on dental topics.
At Champlain Smiles, our first goal, from the moment you walk in the door, is to earn a feeling of trust. We believe the absolute best family dentistry we can provide will only take place when there is a strong bond of trust with our patients, and we're all working together toward the common goals of healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile.
Many people assume that tooth loss is due to decay. It's not. It's because of gum disease. And it can be completely unnoticeable right up until you lose your teeth. Symptoms include bleeding gums when you brush or floss and loose or shifting teeth. If you've been told you need gum surgery, you will be glad to know that it's possible to control gum disease with a variety of non-surgical methods. Recent medical research has caused many doctors to reach a startling conclusion: gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are linked.
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Gayle Ferland
Jun 21, 2022
What a wonderful place! I hate the dentist and Dr. Graves and her team are kind, professionals and caring. She makes sure that the patient is comfortable and takes great care of her patients. I only go to Champlain Smiles!
Dorothy R.
Jun 21, 2022
Very professional group. I feel very comfortable with the job they do keeping my teeth healthy. Would not go anywhere else.
Gloria Garami
Jun 19, 2022
Great teeth cleaning, thorough and gentle at the same time. Dr Graves is also interested in myofacial therapy and breathing problems.!
Linda Neubauer
May 29, 2022
I brought my 95 yr old mom in with 2 loose teeth. Everyone was so great--patient with her repeated questions (she has dementia) and helpful with all of her many needs. The dentist was very clear with her, as well as careful and gentle.
Kara Blaine
May 26, 2022
Dr Graves and her staff were lovely. I took my 3-year-old in for her first visit, and everyone was so friendly and patient to try to make her feel comfortable. In the end she was too upset for it, but they were totally understanding. Dr Graves took lots of time to chat with my husband and me at our first appointments and get to know us, and then gave us very detailed and personalized evaluations, with no upselling of extra treatments.

My husband tends to be a bit nervous about cleanings, but he said his hygienist gave him one of the most gentle-but-thorough cleanings he's ever had. A great experience overall.
Jenny Jenkins
May 25, 2022
For years the dentist was a necessary evil to me.and then I met (Dr.)Athena Graves through my work and found she was a dentist. I described my past horror stories of dental visits and she explained that things could be very different with her. I'm so happy I listened and visited her. Dr. Graves is the ABSOLUTE BEST and I no longer fear dental visits. And when you add in Michelle (dental hygienist) and the rest of the staff, you CANNOT ask for a better place.
Kristin Carlson
May 25, 2022
The pros: the assistant that had me register and then did a full set of xrays was great.friendly and helpful.answered my questions ( even if i didnt like answers).the place is very clean, comfortable. The dentist herself. was nice enough. no warm feels but professional. I was hoping for some temp option to my dental nightmare. but no. and quoted prices that were way out of my range. ( so def cons are the quoted prices( I am sure that I can find lower elsewhere). this place was the one dentist equiv of high peaks dental. And?

When did dentists stop taking insurances. as in private self purchased insurance.ads for dentists online misleading. as this place has been "out of network" for 2 years. all insurance. So. nice place. great dental assistant but way too costly, need to pay out of pocket. and no payment plan. as with other dentists their idea of a payment plan is "care credit".

I dont qualify.and if I did.i would hesitate to accept as i have heard pretty bad things. so I shall proceed on my quest to find affordable care. (?canada, mexico? If all offices are this expensive)
Gordon R.
Apr 20, 2022
Got me right in on time. Super nice people. My exam was very thorough and professional. The office waiting area is inviting. Parking is great.
Megan Crevier
Mar 20, 2022
Love the staff and environment here! As a veteran who is seeing Champlain Smiles as an outsourced dentist I very much appreciate the effort put in to get me seen in a timely manner. Everyone was very nice, willing to work with my anxiety, and they have a TV on in the room to also help as a distraction. Would definitely recommend! Thank you!
Susan ODell
Feb 13, 2022
Champlain Smiles is always friendly, courteous and treats their clients as family. After years of avoiding and being afraid of the dentist office I finally found a place I trust. Thank you!
Aaron Dean Patterson
Dec 07, 2021
I had a great fear of dentist which led to some bad cavities and even more fear. Dr. Gaves was the kindest, sweetest Dentist and helped me in so many ways. Out of pain in 24 hours! I didn't have insurance and her cash pricing was so fair and a wonderful surprise. I can not thank her or her staff enough!
April Spring
Dec 06, 2021
I love coming to Champlain smiles! So much so that I still come here even when my insurance pays out more and covers more at other providers. The staff are always very friendly and professional. Dr. Graves is amazing and makes you feel heard. She has always addresses my concerns with oral health and will sit there with you and talk every detail out. I love it here! I highly recommend this office, your teeth will thank you.
Lizzie Boolukos
Dec 02, 2021
I'm very happy with Champlain Smiles. Dr Graves and all of her staff are so great at all they do. I have total confidence in their work. Great personalities, wonderfully gentle and thorough touch. My teeth are happy and so am I. I highly recommend this practice.
Deborah Facteau
Nov 26, 2021
If it's possible to make going to the dentist fun, these people do. All hygienists I've had, have been gentle, friendly, personable people. As are office staff, and Dr. Graves. Grateful for this practice and my long-time hygienist, Michelle. Highly recommend!
Daniel Liegel
Nov 26, 2021
Another great visit to the dentist. Dr. Graves, along with everyone in the office, always does an exceptional job of putting you at ease and making you feel comfortable!
Tim Rock
Oct 26, 2021
Very professional and personable staff. Treatment or procedures always done efficiently. Couldn't be more pleased.
Natalie Smith
Oct 17, 2021
I decided to have my children switch dentists. I was so happy we picked Champlain smiles. Such a wonderful first visit. So clean, friendly staff. We felt very welcomed. Will definitely recommend.
Lt Dan
Oct 14, 2021
Always a smile and kindness when here. Great care and always good work done. My wife and daughter love Dr Graves too. My wife has always had a fear of dentists then we found this place. We recommend all to Dr Graves.
Marissa Matarrese
Sep 21, 2021
Dr. Graves and the entire Champlain Smiles team always makes visits to the dentist a wonderful experience. My children love coming here as well!
Kid Stuff
Aug 14, 2021
The dentist was fantastic. Very thorough, kind and caring. Spent more time with me than any previous dentist. Dental hygienist and suppose staff were all lovely and very professional and efficient.
Vq M.
Mar 03, 2020
High prices, shoddy work. Dental Hygienist damaged my teeth during a cleaning and gave me a fluoride treatment that burned my mouth and lips. Didn't want to transfer my files to another dental office afterwards.
Cis G.
Dec 15, 2015
This is the best dental office I've ever been to. Dr. Graves is so friendly and accommodating. I absolutely love the staff. They actually took the time to listen to me and made me feel comfortable about the decisions that I had to make. I will always come back here. It is truly a gentle dental experience
Heather B.
Oct 29, 2013
Office new location is easy to find and very up to date. Staff very friendly. Made me feel at easy from beginning to end of appointment. Highly recommanded!