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Quality Treatment
Hometown Dental Co does complete, thorough dental cleaning every day.
Prevention is the key.
Many people often wonder if their biannual dental appointment is essential. The short answer is – yes! Good preventive care can help reduce your risk factors for certain illnesses and help you achieve excellent oral health.
Your oral health is essential to the well-being of your entire body. Brushing and flossing daily at home is necessary to keep your smile looking its best. Visiting your dentist every six months for a comprehensive exam and cleaning is crucial to ensure your teeth and smile stay healthy and beautiful.
Regular dental exams and professional teeth cleaning are the keys to minimizing or avoiding oral health issues. These routine check-ups and cleanings play a critical role in preventive dental care and help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
A healthy mouth can help protect the rest of your body from severe medical disorders. Untreated oral infections can spread to other parts of your body, including vital organs. In addition, monitoring your dental health can detect signs of existing issues with your overall well-being that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Furthermore, ensuring tip-top oral health and a healthy smile will help you avoid costly dental procedures long term.
What are the Benefits of Dental Cleanings?
During your visit, your teeth are professionally cleaned by a hygienist. Teeth cleaning eliminates bacteria build-up, which can develop even if you brush and floss regularly. If plaque hardens into tartar, it can only be removed by a dental professional.
Your cleaning includes flossing and polishing to eliminate old stains and leave your mouth feeling ultra-fresh. A thorough cleaning helps improve the health of your teeth and can have a whitening effect on your smile.
Studies show the links between your oral health and overall health. Dental cleanings can help lessen cancer risk, lung infections, heart disease and stroke, and diabetes.v
At this time, your hygienist may give you tips on improving your at-home care routine and show you proper techniques for brushing and flossing.
You can get the most from six-month dental exams and teeth cleanings by maintaining an excellent at-home oral care routine.
Harmful bacteria are persistent and can attack your teeth and gums between visits.
Don’t miss your biannual visit!
Contact our office and schedule an appointment.
Brush your teeth twice a day
Floss daily
Use a mouthwash that contains fluoride
Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Avoid tobacco
Biannual dental visits
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1113 Indianapolis Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Meet THE DENTISTS
DR. DENNIS KNUTH
PARTNER
I am proud to serve patients in our community. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer you and your family the high level of care you’re looking for. My team at Hometown Dental and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.
I am very passionate about dentistry. I strive to do for you what I would do for any of my friends or family; always giving you the care you deserve.
I feel fortunate to have graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where I received an outstanding dental education from some of the best mentors in the nation. Prior to dental school, I earned a degree in electrical engineering and worked for 6 years in the electronics industry in Cincinnati.
DR. TESS FUNKE
PARTNER
Dr. Funke is excited to have joined the Greencastle Hometown Dental team. She moved back to her home state, Indiana, from Arkansas after completing a one-year advanced training program.
Dr. Funke attended the University of Louisville for dental school, where she was involved in student leadership and served on a mission trip in Jamaica to provide dental care. Dr. Funke is a proud Boilermaker alumnus!
When Dr. Funke isn’t with patients, you might find her with her partner in crime, Adam, or other members of her large family. (Her mom has seven siblings, and her dad has five!) She loves curling up with a good book (shout out to any other Harry Potter fans), staying healthy through fitness, and exploring new cities.
