- Dental ExaminationThree is a good chance that you are a candidate for dental implants. But only a dentist can say for sure! After complete oral exams with x-rays.
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- Teeth CleaningIdeally, we would like to prevent dental emergencies through regular preventative care. We encourage our patients to visit us every six months for examinations and dental cleanings. During these visits, we can catch problems early and provide conservative treatment, and discuss ways in which oral health can be maintained with at-home care. There is no way, however, to avoid all dental emergencies. In your time of need, we make ourselves available to address your dental emergency as quickly as possible.
- Fluoride TreatmentProphylactic care – The best dental problems are the ones that never occur. With regular hygiene visits to keep teeth clean and careful examinations, we are able to help you avoid most oral issues, or catch them in their earliest stages (minimizing damage, discomfort, and expense). A relaxed atmosphere, hands on instruction, and gentle techniques keep even our smallest pediatric dentistry patients enthused about oral health. We customize hygiene programs for kids with fluoride treatments and sealants, and provide nutritional counseling and gum disease management tips for adults.
- Dental SealantsYou will know it. Myth, Mild tooth decay has no symptoms. Sensitivity begins to occur when the tooth decay is already causing damage to the nerve. Today’s dentistry prevents tooth decay with sealants and other conservative methods.
- FillingsTooth-colored fillings – over the years, many dentists have used silver amalgam fillings or metal fillings to address areas of decay. However, these are unsightly and highly noticeable when used on the smile. Dr. Matthew Church and his team instead encourage patients to consider the advantages of alternatives such as tooth-colored fillings, which blend in with the smile thanks to the use of composite resin materials.
- Resin CompositeCosmetic dentistry – patients who are concerned about the appearance of their smiles are encouraged to book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Church to discuss cosmetic treatments. The aesthetics of the smile can make or break one’s self-confidence, and our professionals are here to ensure patients are happy with the appearance of their smiles. Problems such as spaced, misaligned, broken, or stained teeth can impact one’s overall self-esteem. With cosmetic dentistry, most aesthetic issues can be improved. Common options in our practice include composite resin bonding, Invisalign orthodontics, and professional-grade teeth bleaching. All of these can enhance the appearance of the smile and ensure patients have access to treatment solutions for smile transformations.
- VeneersVeneers are thin hand crafted porcelain shields worn on the front of the tooth which improves the appearance of teeth that are chipped, cracked, stained or worn. Veneers are as thin as contact lenses and are an aesthetically pleasing option for closing gaps, lengthening teeth and providing symmetry for making your smile more natural. Veneers are intended to last for many years without changing colour. They are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in dentistry. Ask your dentist if veneers maybe right for you.
- CrownsOur teeth are susceptible to a number of factors that can impact their functionality and their appearance. In instances when a tooth has been significantly weakened or cosmetically impaired, your dentist may recommend restoration with a dental crown.
- BridgesWhen only some teeth are missing, and remaining teeth are functional, a partial denture can be made. Partial dentures are very much like a dental bridge appliance, but are removable rather than fixed.
- Dental Bonding
- Restorative DentistryP atients in the Indianapolis, IN area who are seeking a variety of services under one roof are welcome to work with our dentist at Washington Street Dentistry. Dr. Matthew Church and his team of professionals encourage patients to ask about the available treatment options in his practice, including general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal therapy is a necessary, beneficial form of restorative care that many people view with great anxiety. This treatment has developed a bad reputation over the years, being the topic of horror stories. Most people assume that the procedure or its subsequent “recovery” is painful. The truth is that any pain associated with the root canal is the intense toothache that comes before treatment.
- DenturesFor several decades, dentures have been a standard form of tooth replacement. These appliances are designed to replicate your natural oral structure, and are removable for daily cleaning. Depending on your unique needs, a denture may be partial, to replace some but not all teeth, or full, for total restoration.
- OverdenturesUpper overdentures may be designed to only cover the gums, leaving the roof of your mouth exposed for a more natural and comfortable feeling
- Dental ImplantsToday there is a new way to view tooth replacement. Although dental implants have been used by dentists for several years, they are still catching on as the new standard of restoration. Unlike restorations that sit on top of the gums, dental implants are full tooth replacements, meaning that they replace both the tooth and the root structure.
- Oral SurgeryWhen you choose dental implants for tooth replacement, your entire treatment is completed in one dental office, with the same caring team of professionals providing support and information. We ensure that your treatment is tailored to meet your unique needs, and that you are comfortable before, during, and after any oral surgery procedure.
- Tooth ExtractionsSedation dentistry is ideal in a number of scenarios; enabling people who have long avoided dental care to improve their oral health through professional care. Sedation may be used for everything from dental cleanings to tooth extraction, and enables busy patients to complete several treatment procedures within a single visit, maximizing time.
- Bone GraftingDo you remember that TV show about Steve Austin the bionic man and how they were able to rebuild him because they had the technology to give him new body parts that would make him better than he was? Well in the decade since that show first aired, dentistry has come up with a replacement for missing teeth that is positively bionic! It is called the dental implant and it is arguably the most important dental technology to date. Let’s take a closer look at this remarkable innovation that unlike Steve Austin’s new legs –only requires some minor in office surgical procedures. A dental implant is a small titanium post that replaces the root part of your missing tooth and is positioned inside your jaw bone jut as natural tooth roots are. Attached to the implant is a connecting piece called and Abutment which is capped by a life like prosthetic crown. Working together these precision parts form a tooth replacement system that offers unparalleled advantages. Besides replacing a single tooth – dental implants can also be used to support a group of teeth or a full set of teeth. They can even support and stabilize removable dentures. Best of all – implants help prevent the loss of surrounding bone. This type of bone loss is inevitable when you lose even on tooth much less multiple teeth. As tooth loss increases, so does bone loss. Loosing bone decreases support of your facial structures – and can make you look older than you are. The longer a tooth is missing the greater the deterioration this can make placing implants more difficult though not impossible thanks to a relatively routine procedure known as bone grafting a technique that can regenerate bone where it has been lost to ensure success of your implant. If bon loss can actually be halted by dental implants – that is because the implant actually fuses to the bone, becoming one with it over a period of weeks or months. Once fully integrated, dental implants can last a life time, saving you money and time in the dental chair over the long term. Infact dental implants are the most reliable ad cost effective way to replace missing teeth. Achieving success rates of over 95 percent. You deserve today’s best tooth replacement technology. Make an appointment today to learn more about restoring your smile with dental implants!
- OrthodonticsInvisalign orthodontics – imperfections in the alignment of the smile can be addressed with the use of orthodontic treatment. However, traditional braces are not the only way to go! At Washington Street Dentistry, we are excited to offer our patients an alternative known as Invisalign, which uses clear plastic aligner trays to reposition the teeth without being noticeable on the natural smile.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsAt Washington Street Dentistry, you can improve your smile and even correct certain bite issues without anyone noticing you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. By using Invisalign, we provide personalized orthodontic treatment that is both comfortable and discreet. Our patients from Indianapolis and surrounding areas like Lawrence and Anderson can straighten their teeth with Invisalign, improving oral health and increasing confidence.
- BracesWe understand that you may desire a more attractive smile. With orthodontic treatment tailored to your specific needs, your smile can become more cohesive, and your oral health improved. Perhaps you have long desired a better smile, but you feel apprehensive about treatment due to the look of traditional braces. Most people would prefer to avoid sporting a “metal mouth,” and today there is a solution.
- Teeth WhiteningAt a young age, our teeth are healthy and white but over time the enamel slowly coating the tooth is worn down causing our teeth to become stained and yellow which is why teeth whitening is becoming increasingly popular today. There are a few methods for whitening – they include at home and in office. With in-office treatments you will see faster results and you will receive the safest treatments for bleaching the teeth and yield the whitest smile. So don’t settle for teeth that have become stained from years of coffee drinking, tobacco use or just ageing. Ask your dentist about whitening options that maybe right for you.
- Cosmetic DentistryAt Washington Street Dentistry, we help patients from Indianapolis and surrounding areas such as Greenfield and Cumberland improve and enhance their smiles with cosmetic dentistry procedures tailored to their needs. In fact, whether we are strictly making cosmetic enhancements, or restoring teeth damaged by disease, we seek an outstanding aesthetic outcome so that our patients feel most confident in their smiles.
- General DentistryThe team of Washington Street Dentistry welcomes patients in the area to consider visiting Dr. Matthew Church to learn more about his team of professionals and all that he has to offer in his state-of-the-art dental facility. From general dentistry options to full mouth restoration, patients can work with the staff to design their dream smile and make it a reality. The practice accepts many forms of dental insurance, ensuring that patients can obtain reductions in the cost of their treatments when insurance is properly submitted by our front office team. Dr. Matthew Church also has many affiliations with organizations with membership with the American College of Oral Implantology and fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Matthew Church also has a trained and experienced team of professionals with friendly smiles and caring, gentle hands who are pleased to provide comprehensive, quality care to the patients who visit the office.