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At first, teeth contouring may seem like a strictly cosmetic smile solution. But as you’ll hear from Dr. Krischke in today’s video, this procedure could actually save your smile and your oral health! Hear more about the problems teeth contouring ...

Cosmetic dentistry has been around for thousands of years, but it’s never been better than it is today. With services like dental veneers, you can create a beautiful, strong, and natural-looking smile. Our own Dr. Michael Krischke discusses how ...

You are never too old to straighten your smile. We have seen what the right orthodontic treatment can do for people in their teens and 20s, as well as for 40- and 60-somethings. For many people, correctly a crooked smile, fixing an overbite, or ...

The video below might not be what you would expect. In it, Margaret talks about how good her experience was getting root canals done at our office in Crown Point, IN. We might go so far as a to say it was enjoyable, but as you will hear, we provided ...

You’ve got a cracked tooth. Your spouse has an old metal filling that needs to be replaced. And your son broke his tooth attempting some kind of trick … which didn’t go as well as he thought it would. Fortunately, you live near Crown Point, ...

When Dr. Van Buskirk was fresh out of dental school, most doctors were still making metal fillings for their patients. These fillings restored the function of decayed teeth and protected against more decay. But they also could be distracting when ...

Your smile says a lot about you … even if you feel too embarrassed to show it. At Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, we’ve seen how people feel about their teeth can affect their daily lives. When you feel like you should hide your smile, it can be ...

New patients are always welcome at our office. All our long-term patients — like Michelle — were new patients at one time. We believe the reason we have so many long-term patients is because of our approach to dental care. At our Crown Point, IN ...

It’s rare to see things that are truly game-changing. When Dick Fosbury started “flopping” over the bar in the high jump people thought it was odd … until he started clearing heights better than anyone else. Today, the Fosbury Flop is the ...

Fear of the dentist is far more common than many people realize. Millions of Americans experience some level of dental anxiety. And yet, many people who were once anxious about dental care have become regular patients at Van Buskirk & Krischke ...