Robert P. Janowski

read moreWe are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family. Please explore our web site to learn more about us. You can find information about our staff, our office, and the procedures and services that we offer. If you have any questions please call us. We love hearing from our patients and anyone who may be interested in becoming one. Dr. Janowski graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1986. Prior to dental school at Indiana University, he achieved his undergraduate degree at DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.

read moreWe take great pride in our clean and warm environment. We use state of the art sterilization procedures to ensure patient safety. In addition to our comprehensive dental care, you will be treated in an ultra-modern dental office utilizing many of today's latest dental technologies. We have Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) available, antianxiety medications, and cable flat panel HD TV's in each treatment room specifically for your comfort. Our dental chairs have built in Ergosooth massagers and we utilize digital x-rays to minimize your exposure to radiation.

read moreOur office utilizes the Clear Blue chairside whitening procedure as seen on the television show Extreme Makeover. The procedure for Clear Blue Whitening is quick and painless. The name refers to the "clear blue" ultra-violet light to enhance the whitening. The first step is to isolate the teeth and protect the gums and lips. When this has been accomplished, the whitening gel is placed on the teeth. The gel is activated by a specially designed light that is directed at the teeth. The entire procedure takes just over an hour.

read moreOnce you are out of braces and have your beautiful straight teeth, you will be fitted with retainers to wear. At first, you may be asked to wear them all the time. You should remove the retainers to eat and brush your teeth. After a short time you will be instructed to wear the retainers at night only. Although movement may be slight, your teeth will not stay perfectly straight if you do not wear your retainers as instructed.

read moreDental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable. The process of creating a bridge begins by creating abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be attached. The existing teeth are recontoured to provide a base for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, a mold is taken of the area which is sent to a dental lab.

read moreSealants are a great way to protect against tooth decay and cavities on your back teeth (molars). These are the teeth that are most vulnerable to cavities and decay because they are used in the chewing process, and are the most difficult to reach and clean. Molars first come in at around 5-7 years of age, with a second set coming in between the ages of 11-14. It is best to have a sealant placed when the molars first come in to ensure they are protected early. To place a sealant an adhesive is first applied to the teeth.

read moreOver time our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, discoloration and others. If you feel your smile isn't what it once was, crowns can help you recover your smile. If your dentist notices that a tooth is decayed or seems weakened/cracked a crown may be necessary to make sure that there are no additional problems with the tooth. In cases like this a filling or bonding will not be sufficient. Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown.

read moreKeeping our teeth their whitest is a lot harder than it sounds. With all the coffee, wine, smoking and other foods that have the ability to stain our teeth on a daily basis, even proper maintenance sometimes leaves them a little lackluster. Teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter than your natural color if you would like. To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, we utilize a product called BOOST!. BOOST! is a chairside whitening procedure that uses a safe whitening gel and a low intensity light to activate the gel.