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Unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? You can change them with a smile makeover at Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS. Dr. Michael Krischke discusses some of the cosmetic changes we can make in the video below. The important thing to know is that you can make the changes that you want to see. ...

In a few months, wedding season will be here. Whether you are expecting to support the bride and groom or you are part of a couple planning to marry, you want to look your best for the many photos that will be taken that day. Cosmetic dentistry at Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS gives you easy ...

In our previous post, we told you that root canal procedures are not nearly as bad as many people are lead to believe. To follow up on that, we are sharing a video featuring one of our patients who has had this treatment. As you will hear, Margaret had no pain after her treatment. She also ...

When you went to bed everything was fine, or so you thought. But this morning, the left side of your face is throbbing with pain. It seemed like it came out of nowhere. You take a few pain relievers, but that has only dulled the pain a bit. You tried brushing your teeth, but even that hurt ...

You have choices in where you go for general dental care. We understand that, which is why we want to discuss some of the things that set our Crown Point, IN, dental practice apart. In the video below, Dr. Mark Van Buskirk describes our approach to dentistry and patient care and treatment. By ...

If you are over 30 years old, there’s about a 50-50 chance that you could have periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease), according to the Centers for Disease Control. We hope you don’t have this problem, but most people will develop some form of gum disease during their lives. We’ve ...

Maggie has been one of our patients for decades. In fact, she even came to see us when it wasn’t always convenient. In fact, when she was in college, she would fly back to Crown Point, IN to see for cleanings and exams. To understand why, take a moment to watch the video below. Then, if what ...

Try to imagine yourself many years from now looking at photos of your family. You probably hope you’ll see healthy smiles all around. It’s something you hope will bring back pleasant memories of days long past. You don’t want are reminders of tooth decay and other issues. This month is ...

Don’t let another year go by without correcting your crooked smile. Many adults would like to have straighter teeth … but they just aren’t willing to wear braces. If you live in or near Crown Point, IN, our dentists have another way to straighten your teeth without any brackets or wires! ...

With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, we hope you’ve already started planning something special for your special someone. As you are getting ready, don’t forget your smile. You still have time for a professional teeth whitening treatment before your big date. At Van Buskirk & ...