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Dear VB&K Patient,

We hope this letter finds you happy and healthy. We want to take a moment to remind you that our top priority is always your health, safety and well-being. As we fully reopen our practice, we do so with the same caution, highest standards and preparation for preventing the spread of infection that we always have and will continue to implement.

We are vigilant in monitoring and maintaining the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association for infection control related to COVID-19. We are confident that when we open our doors on April 27, 2020, our existing protocols go above and beyond those recommendations to keep you safe.

We are always committed to implementing safety protocol. In addition to our existing extensive measures, you should anticipate noticing the following protective efforts when you enter our dental clinic:

  • All patients answer a screening questionnaire. Appointments rescheduled if risk of patient transmission of illness, including COVID-19 has been determined.
  • Face shields will also be worn with masks and gloves by staff depending on procedure.
  • Thorough disinfection of office and waiting area. Wiping down touch screens and credit card machines after each use and regularly disinfecting bathrooms, furniture, doors and handles has always been implemented. No-touch hand sanitizer stations are also now available for staff and patient use.
  • Highest standards of disinfecting protocol in our exam rooms. Disposable plastic wrap for furniture changed between patients and all surfaces disinfected with a chemical germicide between each patient have always been common practice. Now increased ventilation has been added to remove aerosols.
  • Increased PPE for all staff who provide dental care. Gowns, face shields, and N95 masks have been added to our existing extensive protective gear.
  • Aerosol control through High Volume Evacuation (HVE) during dental procedures. We have an existing HVE Adapter which helps remove more than 90% of aerosols created during procedures. Air purifiers that completely cycle the air, three times every hour, have been added to operatories.

In addition to our efforts, we ask for your cooperation and support with the following temporary safety measures as we work through this ever-changing situation:

  • Maintain social distancing practices in our waiting room. Chairs will be six feet apart.
  • Wait in your car upon arrival (if waiting room is full) if possible. Give us a call to let us know you’ve arrived and we’ll notify you when we’re ready for you to come in.
  • Have your temperature taken.
  • Please do not bring friends or relatives who do not have a scheduled appointment if possible. Only scheduled patients will be allowed in the treatment areas. We understand if you are a caretaker or are assisting the disabled.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all work towards maintaining the highest safety measures when you return to our practice. We promise to keep you updated through this dynamic situation. In the meantime, maintain good oral care and we look forward to making you smile soon!

Take Care and Stay Well,
Dr. J. Michael Krischke

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Enjoy a Varied Diet Again With Dentures

Dentures in Crown Point aren’t the newest way of replacing teeth. Still, they remain popular, and for good reason. They are:

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Get your smile back

I'm constantly amazed how many people I see that have ill-fitting and poor dentures. Dentures are an excellent method to improve aesthetics also, including more things than just the smile: the profile of your face. When we make dentures for people, we ask them to bring a high school photo or a wedding photo so we can see what your teeth used to look like and try to duplicate that.

When everybody thinks about dentures, they're... Normally think about aesthetics. Most people, when they think about dentures, think about aesthetics, but it's also important to chew, mastication. In order to be healthy, you need to chew the food before it goes down. If you can't do that, it affects your whole health picture. If you're exploring your options and then thinking about dentures, come to VB&K, and we can help you make that decision an informed decision.

  • More affordable than some other teeth replacements
  • Less invasive than dental implants
  • Useful for replacing anywhere from a few missing teeth to an entire mouthful of teeth

We offer multiple options, including temporary ones and those with dental implants. To find out if they are right for you, call Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC at 219-641-3422.

Different Dentures Fit Different Needs

Your options include:

  • A partial denture if you still have some of your own teeth. A partial denture can be fixed, meaning only a dentist can remove it, or removable, so you can take it out for cleaning or other reasons. A partial can be attached to your natural teeth or to teeth modified with dental crowns. It can also be attached to dental implants with no adhesives needed!
  • Full dentures to replace a whole mouthful of missing teeth. Like a partial denture, they can be attached to dental implants. If so, you won’t need to use denture adhesive to keep them in place.

Our dentists at Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC can also fit you for temporary dentures before your teeth are removed. You can then wear them while your final restoration is being fabricated. This allows you to eat and enjoy normal oral function while your mouth heals.

Implant-Supported Teeth Replacements Offer Stability & Comfort

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Dentures at VB&K DDS, LLC

Dentists try to help people keep their teeth for a lifetime. Many people, though, with periodontal disease and several broken, fractured teeth, cannot financially afford to repair each tooth with a root canal and a crown if they've got 20 teeth. There are other options, which are removable dentures. And there's complete dentures where all your teeth are gone, and then there are partial dentures that attach to your teeth where you still have some of your own teeth. We do both of those procedures. As a matter of fact, when someone needs a partial denture, we build them with the thought that maybe some of these anchor teeth may end up being lost in the future, so we build a partial denture that can be added onto. Sometimes partial dentures become complete dentures. One of the things we do are immediate dentures. Immediate dentures mean the teeth are extracted, the denture is immediately put in your mouth. The reason we do that is so you're not running around without teeth for any period of time. Really, I find that immediate dentures help you heal because they cover the wounds. When you extract someone's teeth and deliver a denture the same day, when you put it in their mouth, of course, they're numb. We always have a 24-hour post-op and we come the very next day. When they come the very next day, we take it out of their mouth—I’ll be the very first one to take it out of their mouth, and then we'll start the second half of this treatment, which is you getting used to this denture. You always have to consider dentures as an option for some people because they simply can't afford to buy root canals and crowns for every single tooth, but we do everything we can to help them keep their teeth as long as they possibly can.

One of the newest ways to wear lifelike dentures is securing them with dental implants. Again, this means you won’t need a messy adhesive. There are other benefits too. Your dentures will be:

  • Stable – Because these dentures are attached to dental implants, you won’t experience embarrassing slippage. They also offer bite power similar to that of your natural teeth.
  • Comfortable – Because they are attached to implants instead of sitting directly on your gums, they are more comfortable to wear.
  • Better for Your Bones – Implants stimulate your jawbone much like natural tooth roots do, so you won’t lose bone density the way you can with traditional dentures.

To find out more about teeth replacements in Crown Point, call Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC at 219-641-3422. We’re centrally located just off the town square.

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Helen is the best hygienist! She knows me and is enjoyable to talk with. I look forward to my appointments because of her. Dr. Van Buskirk is very quick with his check in. He took the time to explain things such as a permanent retainer and the X-rays to my kids when they were in the room with me! My kids have always loved going as well!!!

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I have been going to Dr.Van Buskirk for years him and his staff are top notch. Couldn't ask for a better dentist. From the girls at the front desk to the dental hygienist in the back all very professional Helen and Ann do a great job.

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Very nice, professional people. Flexible and good service

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Caring and Professional. Thank you

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I had the new hygienists Shelley. She is enormously great. I also use Ann who has also been amazing. I know they can handle pretty much anything given where they had worked previously. I guess I followed them. The dentist Dr. Krischke is great too. He has fixed all of my poorly done fillings. He has a good personality too

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