Although our sign proclaims dentistry, we are really in the people business. We have an uncompromising commitment to the patient. This concept guides the design, implementation and evaluation of all procedures and conduct whether administrative or clinical. Our goal is simple. It is to provide professional dental care services of the highest quality with the utmost compassion.

Our goal is EXCELLENCE! To achieve this goal, it is necessary for all individuals to be part of the team and for each team member to agree to maintain the dependability, integrity, responsibility and pride. Each individual is as important as the other; each job as necessary as the other job. Cooperative team support will enable us to successfully attain our goal.

We pledge to be kind, sympathetic, and understanding to our patients and to each other. We are committed to open communication and positive relationships. Most importantly we enjoy what we do, who we work with and the patients we care for. We are located on the northside of Indianapolis in Carmel, Indiana, and accepting new patients. Questions? Please feel free to call @ 317-581-0000.

The minimum time you should spend brushing your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day. Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle against your gumline. Gently brush from where the tooth and gum meet to the chewing surface in short (about half-a-tooth-wide) strokes. Brushing too hard can cause receding gums, tooth sensitivity, and, over time, loose teeth.

To prevent cavities, you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth. The best way to do this is by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps to keep them healthy and prevent gum disease. Brushing and flossing are the most important things that you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

The type of floss you choose depends on how much space you have between your teeth. Dentists usually recommend unwaxed floss because its thinner and easier to slide through small spaces. However, studies have shown that there is no major difference in the effectiveness based on the type of floss used.

When you eat sugary foods or drink sodas frequently throughout the day, the enamel that protects your teeth is constantly exposed to acids. Hard candies, cough drops, and breath mints that contain sugar are especially harmful because they dissolve slowly in your mouth. Many experts suggest that you take a 3-hour break between eating foods containing sugar.

Dr. Garvin is a dentist who puts patients comfort and needs first. She is dedicated to excellence in her work and doing what is best for the patient. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Indiana to attend Ball State University. There she earned her Bachelors Degree in Biology. In 1997 she received her Degree in Dentistry from Indiana School of Dentistry. She graduated with honors and went on to the University of Washington to complete two years of a General Practice Residency. The residency gave her more experience in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and internal medicine.

She is a member of the American Dental Association and our local Indiana Dental Association. She joined this practice in 1999 and was an associate for six years. In June of 2005, she bought the practice and recently moved it to its new location on 146th Street. She and her staff are very excited about the move and hope to build a great practice for her existing patients and welcome all the new patients. She now resides in Indianapolis with her husband Lance and two children, Ella and Jack. Her husband and she enjoy doing triathlons, camping and spending time with family.

Although our sign proclaims dentistry, we are really in the people business. We have an uncompromising commitment to the patient first. This concept guides the design, implementation and evaluation of all procedures and conduct whether administrative or clinical. Our goal is simple . . . It is to provide professional dental care services of the highest quality with the utmost compassion.

We pledge to be kind, sympathetic and understanding to our patients and to each other. We will be alert to patient and employee dissatisfaction and respond appropriately. We will be committed to open communication and positive relationships. Most importantly we will enjoy what we do, whom we work with and the patients we care for.

Shelby grew up in Hamilton, IN and joined the Navy out of high school in 2008. She graduated with a dental hygiene degree from Indiana University Northwest in 2017 and moved to Indianapolis the same year.