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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
Dr. Knuth is proud to care for patients right here in the community he calls home. He and his team at Hometown Dental combine continuing education with the latest technology to make sure every patient and family receives top-quality care in a comfortable, welcoming setting.
Passionate about dentistry based on a simple philosophy, Dr. Knuth treats every patient as he would a close friend or family member—always striving to deliver the level of care each person deserves.
A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Knuth feels fortunate to have learned from some of the best mentors in the field. Before becoming a dentist, he earned a degree in electrical engineering and spent six years working in the electronics industry in Cincinnati. That background gave him a strong appreciation for technology and precision, which now plays a big role in how he approaches dental care.
Dr. Knuth lives in Greencastle with Emily (Jones) and their three children. When Dr. Knuth isn’t with patients, you might find him riding his bicycle or on his Peloton trainer. Dr. Knuth also loves traveling and exploring new places with his family and friends. Some of Dr. Knuth’s favorite things are Bruce Springsteen, peanut M&Ms, cherry pie and yoga.
DR. TESS FUNKE
PARTNER
Dr. Funke loves getting to know her patients and chatting with them when they come in for visits. Its important to her to provide care for all patients, no matter where they are in their oral health journey.
While she enjoys many aspects of dentistry, Dr. Funke is excited to educate patients about dental implants and the ways they benefit oral health as Hometown Dental grows to offer implants here in our office.
Dr. Funke attended the University of Louisville for dental school and then completed a one year advanced training program in Arkansas. She's been transforming smiles with the Hometown Dental team since 2019.
When Dr. Funke isn’t with patients, you will find her spending time with her husband, Adam and their young son, Victor. Whether they are out strolling their neighborhood with aussiedoodle, Nelson or trying a new restaurant, it's wonderful to experience the world through a child’s eyes. Dr. Funke enjoys Orange Theory Fitness, cuddling up with a good book and will never turn down a good chocolate chip cookie.
