Dr. Alexander William Silvia D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
740 S Limestone Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Alexander Silvia is a Dentist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Silvia 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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