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Welcome to Transit Valley Dental Care, Your Dentist in the East Amherst and Clarence, New York area. 

Dr. John Athans and his staff at Transit Valley Dental Care are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues you face. That's why we've developed a web site loaded with valuable information about dental and dental problems and treatments. We encourage you to visit this site whenever you have concern about your teeth.

Transit Valley Dental Care utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide our patients with the most extraordinary and compassionate care.  We offer a Patient-focused philosophy rather than an insurance driven approach and can help you make informed decisions regarding your care based on our expertise and training and your needs and wants. 

We will always schedule adequate time to perform your treatment allowing us to achieve a high level of quality dental care.  We respect our patients' time as being as important as our own and practice in a manner that keeps appointments timely and efficient.   We want you to feel confident that when you choose Transit Valley Dental Care, that you're working with doctors and other professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.

Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for Transit Valley Dental Care's capabilities and services.  We also invite you to email our office at [email protected] or call (716) 688-0777 anytime to request an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you.

John N. Athans, DDS

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Primary Location

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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  • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

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  • Crowns and Bridges

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  • Veneers

    Teeth that are badly stained, shaped, or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or that are chipped, ...

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  • Invisalign®

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  • April 2022 Dental Newsletter

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  • Fillings

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  • Sealants

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  • Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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  • Toothaches

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

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  • Scaling and Root Planing

    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • ""When you are there, you are like family! That's what brings out the best in Buffalo! You couldn't ask for anything better than family!! You won't be disappointed at all.""
    David H.
  • ""Professional, courteous, friendly, clean, concerned about patients! Simply a wonderful dental experience.""
    Virginia H.
  • ""Dr. Athans and his team take gret care of their patients. He is thorough in his work and makes you feel comfortable during your visit. ""
    Sven
  • ""Dr. John is my favorite doctor. He's thorough, gentle and always make me laugh. His staff is awesome too."
    2019"
    Joan B.
  • ""I will NOT go to another dentist. Dr. Athans is absolutely outstanding, professional and has depth of knowledge about his profession.""
    Ann B.
  • ""I want to thank you again for the outstanding care you gave to my husband for his emergency today - I will be spreading the referrals around.""
    Suzanne J.
  • "Visiting Transit Valley Dental Care gives my family and me more reasons to smile."
    The Johnson Family
  • "Dr. Athans provided me with excellent care when I needed it the most."
    Jennifer R.