Summit Dental Group

read moreWe are honored that you have chosen to join our patient family. We havethree convenient locations in Fort Wayne and Huntington, IN that allow our dentists and dental team to deliver state of the art care in an environment with nothing less than family-like hospitality. Summit Dental Group is an amazing team. They are extraordinarily kind and patient. They want what is best for the patient and never make you feel rushed or like an inconvenience. I'm so grateful to be with such a phenomenal office that gets me in anytime for anything.

read moreSummit Dental Group offers two whitening options at our Fort Wayne and Huntington locations, ZOOM! in-office whitening and at home whitening trays. Teeth whitening works on natural teeth with most surface stains from eating, drinking, and smoking. ZOOM! works via the application of a whitening gel to your teeth, which is then activated by a light source directed on the teeth. You can have a bright smile in about on hour! ZOOM! whitening can lighten your teeth up to eight shades in one visit. Additionally, you will be given at-home whitening trays to continue treatment if stains begin to reappear.

read moreGood oral hygiene is important not only for your smile, but for your overall health as well. Gum infections and periodontal disease is related to heart disease, stroke and preterm and/or low birth weight. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings can prevent these and many other health problems. We recommend that you have two dental cleanings per year. The whitish film that builds up on your teeth is called plaque and is the leading cause of tooth decay. This acidic substance eats away at the tooth enamel and, if left unattended, can lead to cavities.

read moreIf a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, your dentist will try to fix it with a tooth-colored filling, dental crown or other treatment. Sometimes, though, there's too much damage for the tooth to be repaired. In this case, the tooth needs to be extracted. A very loose tooth also will require extraction if it can't be saved. Our doctors do some extractions at the office, however for more complicated cases, they will refer you to a trusted oral surgeon.

read moreRadiographs, also known as X-rays, are an essential part of any dental care treatment plan. They are diagnostic, but they can also be preventative, by helping a dentist diagnose potential oral care issues in a patient's mouth before they become a major problem. An x-ray is a type of energy that passes through soft tissues and is absorbed by dense tissue. Teeth and bone are very dense, so they absorb X-rays, while X-rays pass more easily through gums and cheeks. We recommend that you have bitewing X-rays one time per year and a full mouth series of X-rays one time per 3-5 years.

read moreSummit Dental Group has 7 dentists to provide our patients with state of the art, comprehensive, quality care in a comfortable and reliable way. To help them achieve their dental goals and give them the brilliant smiles they deserve. Summit Dental Group has 6 doctors to provide our patients with state of the art, comprehensive, quality care in a comfortable and reliable way. Dr. Regan is from Huntington, Indiana, where he graduated from Huntington North High School in 1995. He then attended Indiana University in Bloomington where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1999.

read moreAt your new patient appointment, we will be performing a variety of services in order to assist in providing you with the best care possible. These services include a one-on-one patient interview with the dentist, medical history review, oral cancer screening, complete set of dental x-rays, a routine cleaning, and a thorough examination. After the exam, the dentist will inform you of any existing problems, and provide you with appropriate treatment options, as well as answer all of your questions concerning your dental health.

read moreDental implants are rapidly becoming the new stars of the dental industry. Dental implants are the most predictable, long-lasting tooth replacement option in dentistry. Studies have shown a 97% success rate at 30 years after placement, meaning 97% of implants placed are still functioning 30 years down the road. No other restoration has that kind of success. Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won't slip or shift in your mouth - an especially important benefit when eating and speaking.