Indianapolis prosthodontist Dr. John R. Phelps and our team of competent, compassionate, and capable dental professionals strive to provide each patient with an experience that is equally rewarding and relaxing. Placing your needs and desires as top priorities, our team is here to work individually with you and address your specific concerns with treatments customized to perfect your unique smile.
In dentistry, as in life, knowledge is power, and we believe that arming our patients with knowledge about their oral health and comfort, about their cosmetic options, and about advanced and effective treatments allows them to make the best decision for their health. Our team takes time to listen to concerns and provide honest answers to questions, enabling us to empower our patients to take their oral health and beauty to the next level. This includes providing personalized information on how to optimize your at-home routine as well as information about treatment options that may hasten you to your goals.
Dental problems vary from person to person. There may be the physical pain of a toothache, the inability to enjoy certain foods, or the distress and embarrassment of an unattractive smile. But not everyone feels comfortable visiting the dentist.
In addition to sedation options, we help create a comfortable experience for each of our patients by maintaining the highest standards of care and service. If you have sworn off the dentist out of fear, call us today to learn how we can help you find ease and comfort before and during your dental procedure.
Dental care is essential for optimal health. We are dedicated to helping anxious patients find comfort before, during, and after their visits, enabling even the most nervous dental patient to receive the quality care they need and deserve
We utilize advanced dental technology to help ensure absolute patient comfort and safety and to help ensure the most pleasing and effective results. During your biannual examinations, safe and comfortable digital diagnostic tools are used to detect even the smallest of oral health issues. This allows Dr. Phelps to provide swift treatment for issues like decay and infection, helping preserve more of your natural tooth an effort that can be assisted with the tooth-colored fillings and CEREC restorations we offer.
Before placing restorations, we use 3D imaging and digital photographs to carefully plan your smile. This allows us to better predict outcomes and gives you, the patient, a clear idea of what your restorations can accomplish.
When you visit Dr. Phelps, you receive the full, individualized attention you deserve. We strive to provide you with extraordinary customer service, and we have a lengthy track record of doing just that. Our goal is to make you well and whole again.
This commitment to meeting your needs and goals extends to the dentists chair as well. We are committed to providing you with procedures that safely and effectively improve your oral health and beauty and insist on the highest quality restorations to help ensure the longest-lasting results.
Dr. John R. Phelps has been serving Indianapolis and surrounding communities since 1993. Focusing on prosthodontics, the branch of dentistry concerned with the design, function, and placement of artificial teeth, the practice founded by Dr. Phelps continues to offer a full range of cosmetic, general, restorative, and neuromuscular dentistry services to people of all ages living in and around Indianapolis.
Put simply, a prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in restorative dentistry. This means Dr. Phelps is a specialist in repairing broken teeth and replacing missing teeth, both of which are absolutely crucial if you want a healthy, beautiful smile.
A prosthodontist is essentially the architect of your smile restoration Dr. Phelps uses advanced technology that provides us with images of unparalleled clarity and precision. Our high-powered digital imaging capabilities make it possible for us to fully plan the extent and location of your dental work. This advanced planning prevents problems before they ever develop and ensures you get the best possible restoration.
Dr. Phelpss advanced prosthodontic training means he possesses a unique understanding of the challenges associated with restorative dentistry. He understands the dynamics at play in your teeth and jaw, and, more importantly, he knows how to successfully navigate those dynamics so that youre left with a beautiful smile.
Dr. Phelps provides cosmetically pleasing restorations including porcelain veneers, and offers additional cosmetic treatments such as tooth whitening and dental bonding in addition to our general, neuromuscular, and restorative services.
Dr. Phelps strives to meet all of your oral health and beauty needs at a single location with a trained and experienced staff who work to surpass your expectations and provide you with the most rewarding experience possible.
Dr. Phelps graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1989. In 1992, he received his Masters of Science in Dentistry with a Certificate in Post Graduate Study in Prosthodontics. Committed to providing our patients with the safest and most effective treatments, Dr. Phelps continues to challenge himself to learn and implement the latest dental techniques and technologies including:
Membership in these organizations helps Dr. Phelps stay informed and allows him to remain active in the larger dental community while continuing his mission to providing the safest, most effective, and most advanced techniques for each patient who walks through our doors.
Dedicated to the art and science of dentistry, Dr. Phelps is also a committed family man. When not providing exceptional service to our patients, he enjoys spending time exploring Indianapolis with his wife, Ann Marie, and their three children.
Ann Marie Phelps is married to Dr. Phelps and is our office manager. She enjoys making our office run smoothly and interacting with our patients. She attended the University of Missouri at Rolla, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering. She has experience from working at GE Aircraft Engines in Ohio, and Sherry Laboratories in Muncie, Indiana. Ann Marie has been involved at the office for many years and began her full-time position here in 2014. She is our main person responsible for scheduling, financial arrangements, and overall office and patient communications. Ann Marie and Dr. Phelps have three children and are very active in their church, school, and various sports activities.
Markita Carter is our primary chairside dental assistant, and she is outstanding. She is originally from the Chicago area, where she had experience in the banking, retail, and customer service industries. Markita wanted to use her experience in a more person-to-person way and moved to Indianapolis to attend Kaplan College for dental assisting. She continued her education and became a Certified Dental Assistant. She has been with Dr. Phelps since 2008 and has mastered many dental assisting procedures and other skills including photography and dental software integration. Markita continues to learn, have fun and enjoy taking care of her patients. She and her fianc, Xavier, have two daughters and enjoy spending quality family time together.