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FAQ's

Girl with no teeth How can I prevent tooth decay and gum disease?
What type of emergency care do you offer?
Can my children be patients?
Do you offer Senior Discounts?
How does professional teeth whitening work? Is it safe?
Do you offer tooth colored fillings?
If I am missing one or more teeth, what are my options?
Is Nitrous Oxide available?
Do you offer financial arrangements?
Do you offer Orthodontic treatment?
Are you located near public transportation?
Do you accept credit cards?




How can I prevent tooth decay and gum disease?
Maintaining dental health has two main components--at-home dental hygiene and professional cleanings and examinations. Thorough brushing (twice daily), proper flossing, and regular dental visits are the key ingredients to a lifetime of good oral health.

What type of emergency care do you offer?
Same day emergency care. If an emergency situation should arise, please call us as early in the morning as possible or leave message on our after hours voice messaging line. We will accommodate you at the absolute earliest possible time and will take immediate steps to relieve any discomfort you or a member of your family may be experiencing.

Can my children be patients?
Of course. We are absolutely committed to keeping our practice family friendly.

Do you offer Senior Discounts?
For our senior patients, we are happy to give a discount. Just call or stop by to speak to an office administrator.

How does professional teeth whitening work? Is it safe?
Cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever before, and for good reason. Today�s techniques yield impressive, long-lasting results. Physician-supervised teeth whitening systems such as Zoom!® are widely considered to provide the safest cosmetic dentistry treatments. Chairside teeth whitening procedures are performed with a specially formulated peroxide gel that allows oxygen to permeate your tooth enamel, lifting stains. The structure of your tooth enamel is not affected. The most common side effect is temporary tooth sensitivity.

Do you offer tooth colored fillings?
The replacement of tooth-colored composite fillings is one of the most commonly performed general dentistry procedures. In addition to filling new cavities, these beautiful restorations can replace old metal fillings that have blackened, fractured, popped out, or simply take away from the beauty of your smile.

If I am missing one or more teeth, what are my options?
Patients today have an arry of options for replacing missing teeth. Dental bridges, dentures and dental implants all have their advantages and disadvantages, though modern cosmetic and restorative dentistry has come to favor dental implants because they look and function just like real teeth and require no special care. If you have lost a tooth or several teeth, we urge you to seek treatment. Adjacent teeth can shift into the gap left by a lost tooth; in addition, a missing tooth can lead to bone loss, hygiene problems, difficulties with speaking or eating, and much more.

Is Nitrous Oxide available?
For apprehensive patients we do offer Nitrous Oxide, along with other forms of conscious sedation to help you relax and have a pain-free positive experience.

Do you offer financial arrangements?
We will work with you to try and make your dental work affordable and within your budget. We offer financing options and payment plans that allow patients to spread the cost of their general or cosmetic dentistry over time. We also accept payment by a variety of methods, including payment through dental insurance.

Do you offer Orthodontic treatment?
Dr Schaefer treats a range of patients from children to seniors. He offers the latest treatment in orthodontics, including Invisalign®. Just call the office to schedule an initial consultation.

Are you located near public transportation?
Yes there are convenient IndyGo bus stops within a very short walking distance to our office.

Do you accept credit cards?
Yes we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.