He subscribes to the latest industry journals to stay informed on all the current research and development in the dental industry. Also, Dr. Kendrick and his staff are involved in continuing education on a regular basis. As a team and as individuals, our office makes it a priority to be familiar with the latest techniques and materials available.

A healthy adult person typically benefits from a professional cleaning and check up every six months. While twice daily brushing and daily flossing go a long way towards maintaining a healthy mouth, it is wise to check for plaque that has hardened into tartar, requiring professional cleaning to avoid gingivitis. Click here to schedule an appointment.

We are happy to accept referrals from other dental offices as well as from our patients to their family and friends. We are grateful for your confidence in us and consider your referrals as the highest complement.

Our office accepts nearly all of the major insurance plans. We’re also very familiar in the latest coverage trends, and are more than happy to discuss the details of your plan with you before you undergo any treatments. Click here to email any finance questions.

In case of a true dental emergency, please contact our office voice mail and let us know the nature of your condition. We will return your call as soon as possible and give you helpful information over the phone, then determine if you need to be seen immediately.

If there is no imminent medical emergency such as uncontrolled bleeding, unconsciousness or other bodily injury, please contact us immediately by calling (615) 889-7363 to see Dr. Kendrick as soon as possible. Simply describe the situation over the phone and our office staff will help you determine the safest and most appropriate plan of action.

Dr. Kendrick welcomes your questions. He is available to answer your questions either via e-mail or voice mail. Depending on office traffic and the complexity of your questions, Dr. Kendrick strives to respond within 24 hours. Click here to ask the doctor a question.

Our entire team is well trained in sterilization techniques designed to ensure patient safety. This goes beyond wearing gloves and facemasks. These techniques include a state-of-the-art sanitation center and a water filtration system guaranteeing a fresh water source for each patient.

We understand many people feel uneasy about having their teeth worked on. Our goal is to create a relaxing atmosphere to help relieve your anxiety. For entertainment and distraction, we have special headphones, television and music available in all treatment rooms. And for the more complex procedures, we also offer laughing gas and local anesthesia to keep you comfortable and relaxed.

We recommend around the age of 3 - 3 1/2 years old. If they have an older sibling, it's good to have them attend an appointment with their sibling to become comfortable with the surroundings. We'll even give them a ride in the chair!

Replacing your mercury fillings is always a good idea. Bonded resin fillings are far superior to the once used mercury fillings. They are actually bonded to the tooth and allow for a very minimal chance of recurrent decay. Because amalgams (mercury fillings) are not a bonded restoration, teeth almost always develop new decay. The technology of bonding resins has replaced the way that amalgams were packed into the tooth. The old process creates a lot of pressure on the tooth which could cause fractures, which lead to crowns and in some cases, root canals. Our bonded restorations actually preserve the tooth structure and become part of the tooth. (With Dr. Kendrick's artistic skill, it is very likely that the restoration will be undetected by the naked eye.) We believe in early prevention and feel it is in our patients' best interest to have only bonded restorations.

When you look carefully at your smile, do you feel it could be better? If you answered yes, you should consider Cosmetic Dentistry. When your smile looks its best it will give you confidence in your everyday activities while improving your professional and personal image.

There are many options when it comes to Cosmetic Dentistry. Some patients require treatments that are relatively easy and inexpensive. Others need more extensive restorations to have the smile they desire. To help you understand the procedure and the financial obligations, Dr. Kendrick will review your treatment plan with you in detail and answers any questions you have before treatment begins. As questions arise, Dr. Kendrick is happy to discuss treatment or any accompanying aspect of treatment at any point during the process. If it is needed, financing is also available.