Experience Modern Dentistry in a Warm,
Family-Oriented Setting

LaFayette

Dental Associates

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Welcome To Our Office!

At Lafayette Dental Associates, you’ll be greeted by a caring and approachable team that is always ready to answer your questions, share a laugh, and catch up like old friends. We treat our patients like family.

Our Team of Dental Professionals

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Steve Sheffield has been the proud owner of LaFayette Dental Associates since 2011. He and his team enjoy treating patients of all ages and from all walks of life. They love their community and are pleased to provide dental care to patients across LaFayette, Tully, Homer, Fabius, Pompey, Jamesville, Syracuse, and beyond.

They enjoy treating new generations within the same family, but they are also eager to welcome new patients as well.

At Lafayette Dental Associates, you will encounter a warm and compassionate team that always has time to answer questions, share a laugh, and catch up on the latest. Our patients are like family.

To learn more about the friendly team at LaFayette Dental Associates, read through the biographies or call us. We’d love to hear from you!

Dr. Steve Sheffield

DDS

I received my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University in 2004, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I then returned to my home state of Minnesota to attend dental school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2008.

Dr. Ryan Clark

DMD

Dr. Ryan Clark received his bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Brigham Young University, majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Chemistry. He graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and a certificate in Public Health from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.
Our Featured Dental Services

Whether you need preventive family dental care or it’s time
to completely makeover your smile, our office is here to help you.

Do you have broken or missing teeth?

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium posts that act as artificial tooth roots. They are surgically placed into your jawbone, where they fuse with the bone to create a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture.
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Do you need to bridge the gap in your smile?

Implant-Supported Bridges

Implant-Supported Bridges

Implant-supported bridges are a modern dental solution designed to replace multiple missing teeth. Instead of relying on neighboring teeth for support, these bridges are secured using dental implants placed directly into the jawbone.
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Do you need a new tooth quickly?

Same-Day Crowns

Same-Day Crowns

Same-day crowns are a type of dental crown that can be designed, created, and placed in a single visit to our office. Unlike traditional crowns, which often require multiple appointments over weeks, we can complete your entire crown procedure in just one sitting.
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Do you have missing teeth?

Dentures & Partials

Dentures & Partial Dentures

Beyond dentures and partial dentures, our services include restorative dentistry to repair and strengthen damaged teeth, pediatric dentistry to ensure healthy smiles for children, and cosmetic dentistry to enhance the aesthetics of your smile.
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Unhappy with your smile?

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry in LaFayette is all about improving the appearance of your smile. It’s not just about looks, though—cosmetic dental treatments also play an important role in your overall oral health.
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Having Pain?

Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry

If you need emergency dentistry in LaFayette, LaFayette Dental Associates is here to help. We offer fast, effective care to get you out of pain and back to feeling your best.
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Why Choose Us

Your Dentist in LaFayette, NY

We love nothing better than treating generations of families in our dental office, and we’re lucky because we also get to welcome new patients and families all the time!

If you’re looking for quality dentistry for yourself and your loved ones, we look forward to introducing you to our professional but “always friendly” approach to dental care.

At LaFayette Dental Associates, we strive to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We offer amenities like cozy blankets, Disney+ and Hulu for entertainment, free Wi-Fi, headphones, toys for kids, TVs, and even a prize drawer, all in a wheelchair-accessible space. Plus, we provide protective eyewear, books, magazines, and Amazon Prime for a relaxing experience while you wait!

No Insurance?
No Problem!

Learn about our dental discount plans, designed for our patients with no dental insurance benefits! 

We have several discount plans available for patients without insurance. Our annual subscription fees cover any needed cleanings, exams, and x-rays, and 20% off all other services!

Comprehensive Dental Services

At LaFayette Dental Associates, we provide general and pediatric dentistry that is always customized to meet you and your little one where you are in your oral health. For example, if your child is prone to cavities, we start there. If you present with an underlying condition, we’ve got you covered.

Our dental exams and teeth cleanings are proactive and designed to catch emerging dental health issues before they become costly and time-consuming problems for you.

Dental Technology

When technology provides a more relaxed or safer dental experience, Dr. Sheffield likes to bring that innovation to our LaFayette dental office.

We use the latest dental technology to provide the highest quality care, including advanced tools like our 3D Printer, CAD/CAM Technology, CBCT Scanner, Digital X-rays, Intraoral Camera, Intraoral Scanner, Laser Dentistry, Soft Tissue Laser, and Planmeca Same-Day Crowns, ensuring precise, efficient, and comfortable treatments.

We Love Our Patients!

We love our patients because they trust us like family, and we’re honored to be a part of their journey to healthier, happier smiles.

Patients love us because we take the time to listen, provide personalized care, and make every visit feel comfortable and like a visit with friends.

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