Our dental office was awarded Best Dentist in Webster in 2018 by WM Webster Magazine for a variety of reasons, but one of the most important is the fact that were able to accommodate the unique dental needs of patients of all ages. Its all thanks to our experienced staff thats fully dedicated to helping you maintain your oral health over the long term, and were happy to continue finding new ways to go beyond your expectations when it comes to dentistry.
Its important that our patients have flexible payment options available to them. We take dental insurance plans from most of the major providers, and we work alongside third-party financing programs that makes managing the cost over the long term much easier. Furthermore, you wont have to worry about getting the most out of your plan; well make sure that youre aware of your benefits and give you tips for maximizing them. Please speak to our front desk team if you have any questions or concerns about insurance.
Our dentists have years of experience working with families. We know that your childs dental needs will be very different from yours or your parents. As such, we have gone out of our way to incorporate various treatments, techniques, and technologies to accommodate patients of various ages. We are happy to offer everything from dental sealants to protect developing smiles to reliable dentures that make speaking, smiling, and chewing possible again after extensive tooth loss.
We know that for many patients, stepping into a dental office for a routine checkup can be frightening or stressful. We want you to always feel welcome and comfortable whenever you visit our dental office. Our dental team members are skilled in working with patients of all ages from a variety of backgrounds, and they are prepared to accommodate your unique needs. Your smile and your overall oral health are in good hands thanks to our wonderful and caring staff.
Dr. Kelly Ginnard has been practicing dentistry since 1991.Dr. Ginnard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but grew up in Salem, NH. She graduated from Salem High School in 1983 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She then attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she earned her degree in 1991.
Her favorite part about dentistry is being able to make the dental experience more enjoyable for her patients through a relaxing and fun demeanor. She worked in pediatrics for nine years before opening up her own general practice in Manchester, NH in 2002. She was named one of the top dentists in NH by New Hampshire dental magazine.Dr. Ginnard strives to make dental visits stress-free for all ages through a relaxed, carefree approach. Her ultimate goal is to provide the best dental care to her patients.
Scaling and root planing are part of the deep cleaning process thats usually necessary when gum disease has reached the advanced stages. Youll need to visit our dental office for scaling and root planing around three or four times every year so that we can keep the disease under control and encourage the mouth to heal properly. Scaling is the first step. We scrape away plaque and tartar deposits from beneath the gum line, thus reducing the presence of harmful bacteria in the gums. Then, with root planing, we simply smooth out the roots so that the gums can reattach to the surface more easily.
Antibiotics are usually used in conjunction with scaling and root planing; doing so often aids in the reduction of periodontal pockets. The antibiotics will be placed in the pockets that have formed between the teeth and gums so that they can directly fight any bacteria that we were unable to reach with the scaling process. The active ingredients in the antibiotics will be released slowly over time to break down any remaining bacteria. One of our main goals is to minimize the risk of a new infection occurring after weve already performed periodontal therapy.