Convenient Access from Augusta
Plan on about 15 minutes from downtown Augusta to Andover Family Dentistry, nearly all of it on the US-54/400 expressway. Our office is on N Andover Rd in Andover, about 1.9 miles north of the US-54/400 exit, so the drive is short and simple. If you need a dentist Augusta, KS commuters can visit on the way toward Wichita, our three doctors offer checkups, crowns, root canals and emergency care in one place.
From Augusta City Hall at 113 E 6th Ave, a block off the red brick streets of State Street, take E 6th Ave to Lulu St and turn onto W 7th Ave, which carries US-54/400 out of town. Stay on the expressway west for about 8 miles, take the Andover Rd exit, and drive 1.9 miles north on S and then N Andover Rd. The full trip is about 10.6 miles with no toll, and it ends at 1145 N Andover Rd #101, Andover, KS 67002, about 0.15 miles south of E 13th St (see the office on Google Maps).
Two other Butler County towns have their own pages with us: Towanda to the north and Benton beyond it.
Dental Care That Fits the Augusta Commute
Augusta sits on the western edge of Butler County, where the Whitewater and Walnut rivers meet, and US-54/400 runs right through town as 7th Ave. Plenty of residents head west on that road toward jobs in the Wichita area every morning. Since the Andover Rd exit is already on the way, a dental visit becomes a short detour rather than a separate errand. We open at 7:00 AM on Thursdays and 7:30 AM on Wednesdays, which leaves room to finish a cleaning before the workday begins.
Families from Augusta USD 402, with Augusta High, Augusta Middle and four elementary schools, can make the trip count too. Family-block appointments let parents and kids be seen back to back, and our team tries to complete treatment in as few visits as possible. That approach saves both time and gas on a 21-mile round trip.
The town has kept its character on purpose. A downtown streetscape project added sidewalks, lighting and landscaping along the brick streets, and older storefronts are being restored with historic details; the city's heritage page tells the full story. We like that same blend of old and new in dentistry: proven care delivered with up-to-date tools.
Protecting Teeth That Have Already Done a Lot of Work
Adults who have lived in Augusta for decades often bring older fillings, worn molars or a tooth that has started to ache. Those problems tend to grow quietly, so regular exams matter as much at fifty as they do at ten. Our routine exams and dental cleanings include digital x-rays, intraoral photos and an oral cancer screening. We review every image with you on a chairside screen, so you see the same thing we do.
When a tooth is badly broken down, a crown can protect what remains. Our porcelain crowns and veneers are made to look like natural teeth, which matters for a front tooth that shows every time you smile. If an infected nerve is the real problem, root canal therapy can usually save the tooth.
Afternoons at Santa Fe Lake, a round of disc golf at Garvin Park or a show at the art deco Augusta Historic Theatre on State Street are all better without a throbbing tooth. A little upkeep now keeps those plans on the calendar.
What a Dentist Augusta, KS Families Visit Can Offer
Root Canal Therapy
A deep cavity or cracked tooth can infect the nerve inside. With root canal therapy and rotary endodontic instruments, we clean and seal the tooth, and most procedures are completed in a single appointment. Saving the natural tooth is usually the simplest long-term choice.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, bridges, dentures, implant restorations and extractions are all part of restorative dentistry at our office. We explain each option and its trade-offs before anything begins. The goal is a comfortable bite that works for years.
Emergency Dentistry
For a sudden toothache, a broken tooth or an abscess, our emergency dentistry schedule holds time open, and we make every effort to see emergency patients the same day they call. After business hours, the office line tells you how to reach Dr. Matthew Howell for instructions.
Family & Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, fluoride, sealants, orthodontic screenings and athletic mouthguards are part of family and preventive dentistry. Augusta students and their parents can be seen in a single family block. Gum disease is treated with deep periodontal cleanings when needed.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry covers KöR and Opalescence whitening, bonding and full smile makeovers. Many patients start with whitening and then decide whether a chipped edge or gap needs more attention. We plan cosmetic work around your natural tooth shape.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Howell, a Wichita native, founded the practice in 2010 after earning his DDS from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2009. He places and restores implants in-house and mentors the rest of the team. Dr. Ashley Thomas, who joined in 2022, and Dr. Mary Goedert, who joined in 2025, round out the team; meet all of our doctors online.
Insurance & Financing
For crowns, root canals and other larger treatment, cost is often the first question. We offer no-interest payment plans for up to 6 months, and CareCredit provides longer plans from 12 to 80 months with no prepayment penalties. Our staff also reviews your insurance benefits before treatment begins and files the claim, so the amount due at your visit is clear ahead of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Andover Family Dentistry from Augusta, and how do I get there?
We are roughly 10.6 miles from Augusta City Hall, about a 15-minute drive. Follow 7th Ave out of town on US-54/400, stay west on the expressway to the Andover Rd exit, then go 1.9 miles north. For anyone wanting a dentist Augusta, KS drivers can reach without tolls or city traffic, the trip is almost entirely highway.
After my root canal, will the tooth also need a crown?
Often it does, especially for a back tooth that has lost a lot of structure to decay or a large filling. The root canal removes the infection, and the crown then protects the weakened tooth from cracking under chewing pressure. Most root canals here are finished in one appointment, and we explain whether a crown is needed before treatment starts.
If I crack a tooth, how soon can I be seen?
Usually very quickly, because we reserve time in the schedule for dental emergencies and make every effort to see you the same day you call. Call as soon as you notice the crack, especially if it hurts to bite or the tooth is sensitive to cold. After business hours, the office phone message explains how to reach Dr. Howell.
Can I get a cleaning early enough to still make it to work in Wichita?
Yes, Thursday appointments begin at 7:00 AM and Wednesday appointments at 7:30 AM. Since the office is just north of the Kellogg exit at Andover Rd, you can be back on US-54/400 heading west soon after a routine cleaning. Morning rush hour can slow the expressway a bit, so leave a few spare minutes in your schedule.
Can a dentist tell whether I grind my teeth?
Yes, grinding usually leaves clues a dentist can see, such as flattened chewing surfaces, small chips along the edges and worn enamel. Intraoral photos make those signs easy to show you on a chairside screen. If grinding has already damaged a tooth, bonding, a filling or a crown can rebuild it, and we will talk through which repair fits.
Schedule Your Visit from Augusta
Getting care from a dentist Augusta, KS commuters pass on their way west takes one call to 316-803-3911, or you can request an appointment online. To see the other communities we serve, visit our areas we serve hub, and for more about the practice itself, start at our Dentist Andover, KS page.