Convenient Access from Tallgrass
Andover Family Dentistry is a 12-minute drive from Tallgrass, which makes it a natural dentist near Tallgrass for families who would rather skip the highway. Our office sits on N Andover Rd in Andover, the next city east of Wichita, where three doctors see patients of every age. Checkups, fillings, emergency care, implants and nitrous oxide for nervous patients all happen under one roof.
A practical place to start is the corner of E 21st St N and N Webb Rd, at the southwest edge of Tallgrass East. Drive south on N Webb Rd for about 0.9 mile, turn left onto E 13th St N and follow it east for roughly 5 miles, past the K-96 interchange. At N Andover Rd turn right, and our office at 1145 N Andover Rd #101, Andover, KS 67002 is about 0.15 mile south of E 13th St. The whole trip covers about 6.1 miles, and you can open our location in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
Neighbors in Rockhurst use the same E 13th St N corridor, while Vickridge households usually come in along E Central Ave. If you miss the turn, the Butler Community College building on E 13th St a little farther east tells you to double back.
A Dental Home That Fits Tallgrass Family Life
Tallgrass took shape in the 1980s as a single-family community planned around a private golf course and clubhouse, between 21st and 29th Streets North and Rock and Webb Roads. Tallgrass East followed on the other side of Webb Rd, and both sections appear on the City of Wichita's list of District 2 homeowner associations. The homes sit inside the Wichita city limits in Sedgwick County, a few minutes from the shops at 21st and Rock.
Households here tend to run on full calendars, so our scheduling works around that. Several family members can be seen together in one family-block appointment, and treatment plans aim to finish in as few visits as possible. Appointments begin as early as 7:00 AM on Thursdays and 7:30 AM on Wednesdays, which helps when a parent still has to get to work afterward.
Comfort gets real attention too. Massaging chairs, ceiling-mounted TVs, blankets and private treatment rooms make a long cleaning feel a lot shorter for kids and adults alike. Chairside screens let you see your own x-rays and intraoral camera photos, so a parent can look at exactly what the hygienist found in a child's mouth.
Protecting Young Athletes' Teeth in Tallgrass
The city's Stryker Soccer Complex sits just north of Tallgrass East, so plenty of local kids spend their afternoons chasing a ball. Collisions, falls and stray elbows cause most chipped front teeth in youth sports. A store-bought guard helps, but custom athletic mouthguards are shaped to your child's own teeth, so they stay put and make it easier to talk and breathe on the field.
What players drink matters as well. Sipping a sugary sports drink through a long game bathes the teeth in acid, so water between halves and a quick rinse afterward go a long way. Routine cleanings let our hygienists spot early enamel wear before it turns into a cavity.
Busy households also tend to graze. Crackers, granola bars and gummy treats eaten in the car on the way home from the fields leave a film that feeds cavity-causing bacteria until bedtime brushing. In-office fluoride treatments help harden enamel against that steady snacking, and a quick exam shows whether a child's brushing is keeping up.
If a tooth does get chipped or knocked loose, call right away. Our office reserves time for emergencies and makes every effort to see you the same day you call. Bring the broken piece if you can find it, since it sometimes helps with the repair.
Services Offered by a Dentist Near Tallgrass
Checkups for the Whole House
Exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants and oral cancer screenings make up Family & Preventive Dentistry. Tallgrass parents can book siblings into one block, so everyone is finished in a single trip down Webb Rd. Deep cleanings are available when gums need extra attention.
Visits Built Around Kids
Our dental care for children keeps explanations simple, and kid-friendly shows play on the ceiling TVs. Nitrous oxide is available for children who feel uneasy. Early orthodontic screenings, typically around age seven, check the bite, and we refer you to a trusted specialist if treatment is needed.
Help When a Tooth Breaks
A cracked, broken or knocked-out tooth is exactly what Emergency Dentistry covers. Time is held in the schedule for urgent cases, so an injury from a Tallgrass practice field can be looked at quickly. Infections and abscesses are treated here too.
Cosmetic Touch-Ups
Cosmetic Dentistry includes KöR and Opalescence whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding and full smile makeovers. Bonding is a common way to repair a small chip on a front tooth, matched to the shade of the enamel around it.
Calmer Visits for Nervous Patients
Some Tallgrass kids and plenty of adults dread the dental chair. Comfort & Sedation options include nitrous oxide, which wears off quickly, topical numbing gel before injections and the Isolite system for anyone with a strong gag reflex.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Mary Goedert, a Wichita native who joined the practice in 2025, especially enjoys working with children and helping anxious patients relax. She earned her DDS at the UMKC School of Dentistry and belongs to the Kansas Dental Association and the Wichita District Dental Society. Dr. Matthew Howell founded the practice in 2010, and Dr. Ashley Thomas has been part of the team since 2022.
Insurance & Financing
We are an in-network preferred provider for many major carriers, including Delta Dental and Cigna, so please verify your specific plan with our team. Our staff explains your benefits before treatment and files the claims for you. Some out-of-pocket cost is usually due at the time of service, and nobody is surprised by it, because the numbers are covered with you first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Andover Family Dentistry from Tallgrass, and how do I get there?
The office is about 6.1 miles from the corner of E 21st St N and N Webb Rd, roughly 12 minutes by car. Head south on N Webb Rd, east on E 13th St N, then right on N Andover Rd for the last 0.15 mile. For anyone wanting a dentist near Tallgrass, it is a simple surface-street drive with no highway involved.
How often does a sports mouthguard need to be replaced?
A growing child may need a new guard every season or so, and sooner if it feels loose, cracks or gets chewed thin. Adult teeth shift less, so an adult guard often lasts longer. Bring the guard to each cleaning, and our team will check the fit and look for wear before the next season starts.
Is bonding a good fix for a chipped front tooth?
Often, yes. Cosmetic bonding uses tooth-colored material shaped and polished right onto the chipped edge, usually in one visit. Larger breaks may call for a porcelain crown or veneer instead. If the chip is painful or the nerve may be exposed, treat it as an emergency, since we make every effort to see emergency patients the same day you call.
Will you check my insurance benefits before I come in?
Yes, our office checks your insurance benefits before you arrive, so you know what to expect. Coverage differs from plan to plan, so verify your specific plan with our team when you call. New patients can also complete their paperwork before the visit, which shortens the wait at check-in.
What happens during a first visit with your team?
A first visit starts with digital x-rays and intraoral photos taken by the hygienist. Next comes a thorough, gentle cleaning, or a periodontal cleaning if your gums need it, followed by a comprehensive exam and an oral cancer screening. Then the doctor reviews the findings with you and answers your questions before anything is planned.
Schedule Your Visit from Tallgrass
Whether it is a mouthguard before the season starts or checkups for everyone in the house, a dentist near Tallgrass is just a short drive east on 13th. Call 316-803-3911 or request an appointment online, and our front desk will help find a time. You can also see every community we welcome on the areas we serve page, or start with our main Dentist Andover, KS page for an overview of the practice.