About Kessler Family Dentist and Associates
Your premiere Dentists in Crown Point! Dr. Kim Kessler, Dr. Eric Compton , Dr. Mark Broomhead, Dr. Maya Gendlin, and their team invite you to thier new office, conveniently located in the Four Seasons Shopping Plaza. For over 30 years, Dr. Kessler has provided comprehensive family dentistry for Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield and surrounding area. We opened our newest office in February 2014 and have all the newest state of the art equipment including digital x-rays and intra-oral cameras. Dr. Eric, Dr. Mark, and Dr. Maya Gendlin joined Dr. Kessler January of 2018. Our doctors have over 37 years of combined dental experience. They continue to attend educational courses to keep up with the latest dental technology as well as patient care and comfort. Our vision statement says it all… “Our team is dedicated to excellence in dentistry and enhancing the lives of our patients”.
Common Treatments
We offer Implants,Invisalign, Lumineers, Bonding, Cosmetic Contouring, Crowns and Bridges, Specialty Dentures, Cosmetic Fillings, GraftsVeneers, Whitening, Sealants, Root Canal Therapy, Extractions, ScalingandRootPlaning, Gum Surgery, Dentures, Jaw/TMJ, Maxillofacial Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry Excessive or Uneven Gums, and Botox!
Our Offices
We are located at: 9161 E. 109th Ave Crown Point, IN 46307 Conveniently located in Winfield In Lakes of the Four Seasons Plaza.
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I use to have a fear of dentist until Dr. Kessler and his staff…wonderful place!
– Facebook Page review by Melody P.
Our Staff
Dr. Eric Compton
Dentist
Dr. Mark Broomhead
Dentist
Dr. Kim Kessler
Dentist
Dr. Maya Gendlin
Dentist
Phyllis, LDH
Dental Hygenist
Jacque, LDH
Dental Hygenist
Liz C. LDH
Dental Hygenist
Michele
EFDA
Liz E. EFDA
Patient Advocate
Feliscia EFDA
Patient Advocate
Celeste
EFDA
Jeanette
Practice Administrator
Reesa EFDA
Recare Coordinator
Janet
Financial / Insurance
Lacey
New Patient Coordinator
Colie
Financial / Insurance
Renda
Marketing
Our Dental Services
Bonding
Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to restore or improve person’s smile.
Extraction
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.
Endodontics (Root Canal)
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. Root canal procedures are performed when the nerve of the tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. Actually, most people report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to a seeking of dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
Dental Implants and Restorations
Dental implants permanently replace missing teeth. Implants consist of titanium posts, topped with artificial restorations. The posts are surgically placed in the jawbone to function as a tooth “root.” The posts extend from the jawbone through the gums, and are topped with restorations, such as crowns or bridges, that resemble natural teeth both in appearance and function. After the implant post surgery, the implant posts need to heal for approximately three to six months. During this healing period (called osseointegration) the titanium post fuses with your jawbone to provide a solid foundation on which to place the artificial tooth restoration. Once the implant post has successfully integrated into the jawbone, and the area is healed, work will begin work on your restoration. This may include placing a crown, or perhaps a bridge, depending on your needs. Dental implants can even anchor a full or partial set of dentures.
Crowns and Veneers
If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It’s also used to cover a dental implant. There’s no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature’s mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth
Partial or Complete Dentures
Complete dentures can be either “conventional” or “immediate.” Made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about eight to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed. A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A fixed (permanent) bridge replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the space and attaching artificial teeth to them. This “bridge” is then cemented into place. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.
Scaling and Root planning
If you have a stubborn case of gum disease, we may recommend a dental procedure called dental scaling. This will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and help your gums regain health. The scaling process is usually done in conjunction with a procedure known as root planing. During the teeth scaling process, we will numb the gums and tooth roots with a local anesthesia, but teeth scaling and root planing cause very little discomfort. We will use specialized tools to remove the hardened deposits of plaque buildup (tartar) from the teeth both above and below the gum line. Root planing involves smoothing rough spots on the roots of the teeth that can promote gum disease by trapping and holding bacteria. The whole procedure may be done in a single visit, although generally a quadrant (1/4th of the mouth) or half of the mouth is recommended per appointment. After a scaling and planing, you can expect that your gums will be numb from the anesthesia and then possibly a little tender. But if you maintain a consistent oral health routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing, your gums should quickly regain a firm, healthy, pink appearance.
Our Dental Services
- Invisalign Braces / Clear Aligners
- Comprehensive Child Treatment
- Comprehensive Adult Treatment
- Whitening
- Consultations / Second Opinions
- Emergency Services
- Implants
- Sedation
- Cosmetic Dentistry
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