Dr. Matthew Church
Cosmetic Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
25 years experience male
Locations
Washington Street Dentistry
Indianapolis, IN
About
Bio
Dr. Church, a native of Vincennes, graduated from the University of Kentucky with his dental degree, and he has practiced family dentistry since 1998. While providing a wide range of general dental services, he also has extensive skill in the areas of Invisalign, for which he is a certified provider, cosmetic dental services, and dental implants.
Dr. Church graduated from the Misch International Implant Institute Surgical Program. He holds membership with the American College of Oral Implantology, and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Matthew Churchanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
It can be beneficial: Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure done to lighten the enamel. It is completely safe and many patients enjoy having a brilliant smile to build co... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Braces Vs Veneers: Both veneers and braces can "straighten the smile," but only braces actually correct misalignment. Veneers are covers that are bonded to the front sur... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
No: Gum tissue does not regenerate, so when it is lost, it is important for patients to control the reason for initial recession (whether it be poor oral ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Beautiful New Smile: One of the fastest ways to get a better smile is to remove stains with professional teeth whitening. Both in-office and home treatments can achieve ex... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Yes!: The simple answer is,“Yes!”Our patients frequently tell us that their implants feel so real; it would be easy to forget they aren’t natural teeth. For... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Matthew Churchanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Ask your dentist!: It is right to consider the impact any cosmetic treatment will have on existing restorations. Teeth whitening, in particular, can affect the appearanc... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
It can be helpful: It is not required to brush your teeth before going to the dentist, especially if you already brush and floss after every meal. However, some patients... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Varies: The safety of sedation dentistry under psychotropic drugs should be carefully reviewed by the dentist to ensure it is appropriate. It is highly encour... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Gum diseaseTreatment: Patients with periodontal disease benefit immensely from care that restores the healthy color and texture to irritated gum tissue. It may not sound ve... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
No, it does not: Preparing for a dentalCrown and having a dentalCrown physically placed are not painfulTreatments.Patient comfort is ensured with local anesthetics dur... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Implants: The standard denture floats on gums and may slip, rub on gum tissue, or become so unstable that it falls out when the mouth is opened. Implants are no... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Church is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of KentuckyÃÂ College of Dentistry, KT
Graduated 1998MD
Affiliations
International Congress Of Oral Implantologists
American College Of Oral Implantology
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