About Us
Dr. Ashley Gates is passionate about helping patients reach their oral health goals. We offer a variety of procedures to suit every patient’s needs and work within their budget. We focus on providing gentle, high quality dental care that will not only help you look your best, but also feel your best.
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Meet the Doctor
Dr. Ashley Gates
Dr. Gates is a general dentist who provides gentle and comprehensive dentistry with a focus on education, prevention, and evidence based practice. Dr. Gates was born and raised in Sylva, NC. She attended North Carolina State University and received a bachelor of science degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on human biology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During dental school, Dr. Gates spent two weeks in Uganda providing dental care in rural villages. Dr. Gates is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Smile Source, and Spear Education. She is active in the Junior League of Asheville and a 2024 board member of the Doctors Park Association. When she isn’t in the office, she can usually be found hiking, reading, traveling, or working with her husband on their mini farm.
Why
Choose Us
At Magnolia Mountain Dentistry we tailor our services to meet your individual needs. Every patient is different, and so are their dental needs. We offer same day appointments so if you or a loved one are in pain we are able to quickly resolve the problem.
We offer a comfort menu to provide a comfortable and relaxing dental experience.
We love treating patients of all ages, so we can provide dental treatment for the whole family!
Services

Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry keeps your teeth and gums healthy, avoiding oral health issues. Regular exams and good oral hygiene habits are essential for a healthy mouth.

Children's Dentistry
It's important to bring your child to see the dentist once every six months. Their six month checkup appointment allows us to examine their teeth and provide them with a dental cleaning.

General Dentistry
General dental procedures are specific to correcting the functioning of your teeth while helping improve cosmetic problems. General dentistry is ideal for both adult and pediatric patients.

Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a type of restoration that is designed to fit over a damaged or compromised tooth. If a tooth has fractured, broken or has been recently root...

Partials & Dentures
Both dentures and partials will help to transform your entire smile. If you're missing your natural teeth, there is no reason for you to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

Oral Surgery
Oral surgery is specifically designed to enhance, restore and protect your smile. We offer many different surgical procedures that can be done on both adult and pediatric patients.