Convenient Access from Towanda
From Main Street in Towanda, Andover Family Dentistry is about an 18-minute drive west and south along two rural highways. The office is on N Andover Rd in Andover, and three doctors there provide checkups, fillings, emergency visits and care for kids. That makes the practice a practical dentist Towanda, KS households can plan a single trip around, with parents and children seen during the same block of time.
Starting at the Towanda Area Historical Museum, 401 Main St, follow Main St to SW River Valley Rd and pick up KS-254, also signed SW 20th St. Drive west on KS-254 for about 7 miles, then turn south on Andover Rd, which runs as SW Butler Rd through the county, for roughly 6 miles. You will cross E 13th St and find us 0.15 miles farther south at 1145 N Andover Rd #101, Andover, KS 67002; the total is about 13.6 miles, with no tolls, and directions are on our Google Maps listing.
Patients from nearby Benton and El Dorado make similar drives, and each town has its own page.
One Trip, Whole Family: Care Built for Towanda
Towanda is a small Butler County town along the Whitewater River, with Whitewater, Potwin and Benton as nearby neighbors. The City of Towanda keeps residents up to date through its newsletter, The Towanda Herald, and runs the city pool and park. Most errands of any size involve a drive, so it makes sense to get several things done at once. Dental care works the same way here.
Family-block appointments let several family members be seen back to back. Siblings can follow one another, and a parent can often add a cleaning to the same block. We also aim to complete treatment in as few visits as possible, so a filling found at a checkup can often be handled without many extra drives.
Plenty of families have deep roots in Towanda, and the historical museum on Main St tells the story of the railroad, the oil boom and the early schools that shaped the town. Grandparents who have lived here for decades may be managing older bridgework, worn teeth or dentures that no longer fit well. We treat patients of all ages, so grandparents, parents and grandchildren can share the same practice and the same set of records. That continuity makes it easier to spot changes from one visit to the next.
The office is set up to make longer stays comfortable. Massaging chairs, ceiling-mounted TVs, blankets and pillows all help, and a coffee bar is there for parents waiting on the kids. Treatment rooms are private, which matters when you would rather not have an audience.
Smart Habits for Towanda Kids and Their Parents
Circle High School, home of the Thunderbirds, sits on Main St, and Circle USD 375 and the Circle Recreation Commission shape a lot of family schedules in town. Busy school years can let brushing slip, especially for teens. Our fluoride treatments strengthen enamel, and sealants protect the grooves of back teeth where cavities like to start. Mouthguards made for each player are available for students in contact sports.
When a cavity does show up, the repair does not have to be noticeable. We use tooth-colored dental fillings that blend with the surrounding tooth, for children and adults alike. Small cavities caught at a routine exam are usually quick to fix.
Summer means the city pool on River Valley Rd and rounds on the disc golf course around the city park. Spills and collisions happen, and a chipped tooth is a common result. We keep room in the schedule for emergencies, so an accident does not have to wait days.
Services for Patients Choosing a Dentist Towanda, KS Families Like
Family & Preventive Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride and oral cancer screenings make up family and preventive dentistry. Regular visits let us catch small cavities and early gum problems while they are simple to treat. Parents and children can share one appointment block.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth or a painful abscess needs fast help. Our emergency dentistry schedule keeps time open, and we make every effort to see emergencies the same day you call. Outside business hours, a call to the office explains how to reach Dr. Matthew Howell.
Children's Dental Care
Our children's dental care focuses on gentle, upbeat visits with kid-friendly shows on the ceiling TVs. Explanations are matched to a child's age so nothing feels scary. Early orthodontic screenings, typically around age seven, are part of the plan.
Comfort & Sedation
Nervous patients have several options through comfort and sedation care. Nitrous oxide keeps you relaxed but awake, and it wears off quickly enough to drive home. Topical numbing gel before injections makes the start of treatment easier.
Restorative Dentistry
Bridges, dentures, implant restorations and extractions round out our restorative dentistry. Each plan is explained in plain terms before treatment begins. We aim to rebuild function and appearance in as few appointments as practical.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Ashley Thomas joined the practice in 2022 after earning her DDS at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a biology degree at Wichita State. She likes getting to know the person behind the smile, which helps nervous patients relax. Dr. Howell founded the office in 2010, Dr. Mary Goedert joined in 2025, and all three are introduced on our team page.
Insurance & Financing
Paying is simple: we accept cash, checks, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard and Discover, plus HSA and FSA cards. If a treatment plan is larger than expected, no-interest payment plans can spread the balance over up to 6 months. Our team explains your insurance benefits before treatment and files the claims, so you know what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Andover Family Dentistry from Towanda, and how do I get there?
Andover Family Dentistry is about 13.6 miles from Towanda's Main Street, around 18 minutes by car. Take KS-254 west for roughly 7 miles, then Andover Rd south for about 6 miles. Families who want a dentist Towanda, KS drivers can reach on two straight, toll-free roads usually find the trip easy.
What happens if I have a dental emergency outside office hours?
Call the office, and the after-hours message explains how to reach Dr. Howell for instructions. Until then, a cold compress on the cheek can ease swelling, and a broken piece of tooth is worth saving. During business hours, we reserve time for emergencies and make every effort to see you the same day you call, which helps when the drive from Towanda is part of the plan.
Do fluoride treatments still matter if my kids brush well?
Yes, fluoride treatments still add protection even for good brushers. The professional application strengthens enamel and helps it resist the acids that cause cavities, especially on teeth that are hard to reach with a toothbrush. Pairing fluoride with sealants on the back teeth gives school-age kids two layers of defense between checkups.
Are tooth-colored fillings an option for both kids and adults?
Yes, we place tooth-colored fillings for patients of all ages. The material is matched to the shade of the natural tooth, so the repair is hard to spot when you smile or laugh. For a small cavity, the filling can usually be completed in one visit, often during the same appointment block as the rest of the family.
Do you offer payment plans if insurance doesn't cover everything?
Yes, no-interest payment plans are available for up to 6 months. For longer terms, CareCredit offers plans from 12 to 80 months with no upfront costs or prepayment penalties. Our team reviews your benefits before treatment, so you know roughly what insurance will pay and what will be due at the time of service.
Schedule Your Visit from Towanda
To book time with a dentist Towanda, KS families can reach in about 18 minutes, phone 316-803-3911 or request an appointment online. Our areas we serve page lists the other towns we welcome, and the Dentist Andover, KS homepage covers the practice in full.