Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  For those who wear dentures, it’s crucial to have a set that is well-made and manufactured using the highest quality materials. Quality dentures will last for several years without deteriorating over time. If you live in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, Washington Street Dentistry offers real-looking dentures. Before you decide on buying a new set, you need to talk to Dr. Matthew Church and the team to ensure a new dental exam is performed. Won’t Slip or Slide A good pair of quality dentures will fit snugly in your mouth. They will form a seal that will hold your denture firmly in place. … Continue reading
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Ideally, 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 Treatment
  Fluoride – This naturally occurring element stops bacterial production of acids in the mouth that eat tooth enamel. Most kids get enough fluoride from public water and fluoridated toothpaste. However, if your child might be deficient, talk with your dentist about fluoride treatments or supplements to aid in reversing low levels of decay and keeping new cavities at bay.
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants – These thin coatings of plastic are applied to grooves on back teeth to keep food particles and germs out, deterring tooth decay. We recommend sealants as soon as the permanent molars come in at about age five.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Tooth-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 Composite
  Cosmetic 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.
• Veneers
  Porcelain veneers – when imperfections are affecting the teeth near the front of the mouth and causing a negative change to the smile, patients may be encouraged to ask our team about the use of porcelain veneers. These thin ceramic facings can make a dramatic change in the appearance of the teeth and overall smile, ensuring improved self-confidence.
• Crowns
  Our 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.
• Bridges
  With good home care, a dental bridge can last a long time. However, bridges typically need to be replaced after about ten years
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  P 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.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root 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.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  For 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.
• Overdentures
  Upper overdentures may be designed to only cover the gums, leaving the roof of your mouth exposed for a more natural and comfortable feeling

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Today 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 and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  When 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 Extractions
  Although most dentists prefer saving natural teeth over having them extracted, there are situations where a tooth cannot be saved or isn’t worth saving and should be removed. If your tooth is severely decayed or damaged and can’t be treated, your Indianapolis, Indiana dentist will recommend extraction to preserve your oral health. At Washington Street Dentistry, we offer painless tooth removal services to residents of Indianapolis, Indiana, and surrounding communities. If you’re in pain due to a severely broken, decayed, or damaged tooth, contact us today to learn more about extraction treatment. Types of Tooth Extractions There are two types of … Continue reading
• Bone Grafting
  Traditional implant treatment may use 6 to 8 implants per arch instead of only four. Traditional implant treatment requires ample bone density to support the implants. If you have bone loss, you may need bone grafting before your procedure. With All-on-4 implants, bone grafting is not necessary. All-on-4 procedures are generally quicker and cheaper than traditional implant treatments.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Invisalign 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 Orthodontics
  At 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.
• Braces
  We 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.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth whitening was one of the first cosmetic dental treatments to really take off, revolutionizing the field of dentistry forever. Our patients from Indianapolis and surrounding areas like New Palestine visit our dental practice to receive effective, convenient teeth whitening treatment that suit their needs. One way in which we provide this service is in the creation of a customized whitening tray to be used at home. Home whitening with professional grade products is more effective than using over the counter products and it is safer. Within a few weeks of wearing whitening trays in the comfort of your home, your smile will be transformed, up to eight shades lighter than when you begin teeth whitening treatment with your Indianapolis dentist.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  At 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 Dentistry
  The 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.