Dr. Robert James Gaffney D.D.S.
Dentist | General Practice
1431 Veterans Blvd Metairie LA, 70005About
Dr. Robert Gaffney is a Dentist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Gaffney 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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