WELCOME TO CARMEL WEST DENTISTRY - the office of Dr. Nancy Halsema - Bringing out your smile's best qualities

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Dentistry that’s far from ordinary.

Your unique dental experience begins the moment you walk through the doors of Carmel West Dentistry. Our friendly team will greet you by name, help you with your insurance forms, treat you with kindness and make sure you don’t spend a lot of time in our reception area.

And while you’re in our reception area, you can enjoy our coffee and juice bar. You can also check your e-mail, pay bills online or just surf the Web at a computer station reserved for patients.

During your appointment, you’ll receive one-on-one care customized to your needs. Dr. Halsema takes the time to listen to your concerns, explain each procedure and answer all your questions. And to make sure you are always as comfortable as possible, she uses the latest, gentlest equipment and techniques while you sit back comfortably in a state-of-theart dental chair with custom-heating and automatic massage.

And, if you’d like to relax even more, you can listen to a CD or watch a movie while she enhances your smile. While relaxing in the chair, you’ll also discover that she uses ultramodern electric handpieces without the loud “whining” sound so you’ll have to listen closely to even tell she’s using them. It’s all part of her ongoing commitment to giving patients the most enjoyable dental experience possible. Dental care that’s precisely right for your situation.

Nancy Halsema, DDS

"I will listen to your concerns and then design a solution that fits your dental needs as quickly as possible. But I'll never rush you or your dental work. I'll take as long as necessary to answer your questions and explain things so you can understand them. My goal is to give each patient optimum-quality care that leads to a lifelong healthy, beautiful smile."

Using her education to help others.

"As a young student, my two favorite subjects were art and science. As I grew older, I developed a fascination with medicine, as well. When I took a good look at dentistry, I saw a perfect fit - a combination of both art and science. Now I spend my days helping people by enhancing their smiles. I love what I do for a living and can't imagine doing anything else."
{DDS} Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1980
{BA} Biology, Indiana University, 1976

Always the student.

"Simply put, my education didn't stop after dental school. Because as long as there are new advances in dentistry - like my intraoral camera that gives me a bird's-eye view of your teeth, while letting you see what I see on a video display monitor - as long as there are new benefits I can share with my patients, I'll never stop learning."
{CONTINUING EDUCATION} Dr. Halsema attends over 20 hours of continuing education each year in order to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies in dentistry, including nonsurgical gum care, restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

Respected by peers, trusted by patients.

"Interacting with my peers in professional dental clubs is one way I stay up-to-date with the very latest technologies and leading-edge treatments. But more importantly, it allows me to deliver better care to my patients."
{FELLOW} American College of Dentists
{MEMBER} American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society
{PAST PRESIDENT & SECRETARY} Indiana State Dental Board
{PAST COMMITTEE MEMBER} Indiana Controlled Substance Advisory Committee

Dr. Halsema enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, being active in her church and spending time with her husband, William, and children, Cassandra, Thomas and Veronica.

 

Creating a healthy, firm foundation for a beautiful smile.

By catching dental problems when they are small, you can prevent expensive treatment down the road. So Dr. Halsema begins your care with the most thorough dental exam possible. She'll gently check for cavities, gum disease, chipped and broken teeth, loose crowns and fillings and more. She'll also screen for health risks such as oral cancer and examine your health history to see how it relates to your dental health. A finding of pronounced gum disease, for example, is a health risk factor for people with heart disease. Once the exam is complete, you'll receive a clear explanation of your individual treatment recommendations and options.

The essential conveniences you deserve.

Your smile is important, so Dr. Halsema does everything she can to make it easy for you to keep it healthy. Once she determines your dental needs, she will work with you to design a tailor-made treatment plan that fi ts both your budget and your schedule.

Here at Carmel West Dentistry, we accept most major insurance plans and honor all major credit cards. We also offer fl exible three-month same-as-cash payment plans and extended interest-free financing options, too.

We respect your time and do our best to set appointments around your schedule. Patients are almost always seen promptly, with little or no waiting in our reception area. And our facility is handicapped-accessible, with plenty of free parking. for a healthy, beautiful smile start optimum-quality care.

Good dental care is not just about your teeth. It's about how you feel when you visit the dentist and how you feel when you smile. From preventive exams and cleanings to advanced cosmetic dentistry, you can rest assured your smile is in the best of hands - the highly experienced, caring hands of Dr. Nancy Halsema.

 

The latest technology delivered by caring hands.

Dr. Halsema has invested in a wide array of leading-edge dental technologies to help keep your smile healthy and attractive for life. They include:
{DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY} For clear, accurate X-rays with up to 50% less radiation.
{INTRAORAL CAMERA} Gives you an up-close view of your teeth and gums as Dr. Halsema examines your smile.
{ULTRAMODERN CENTER} By adding the cutting-edge Hydrim cleaning process to our safety protocols, we greatly exceed OSHA standards and ensure the safest treatment possible.
{ADVANCED FILTRATION} Our special enclosed water system eliminates biohazards to ensure your safety.
{SHADE VISION} Digitally scans your teeth then generates a "color map" that allows the dental lab to exactly match the color of your crowns, bridges or veneers to the actual color of your teeth.
{PIEZO ULTRASONICS} For extremely gentle, thorough cleanings.

 

Giving you the smile of your dreams.

The best cosmetic results begin with a simple question: "What do you really want?" Dr. Halsema conducts a personal interview with the goal of creating a tailor-made treatment plan that is precisely right for you. She will help you discover the many options available to enhance your smile and then use her extensive training and skills to transform your "dream smile" into a beautiful reality. You'll also feel confident knowing that the benefits of your smile makeover go beyond just getting a great-looking smile.

Dr. Halsema takes into consideration your entire mouth, including your bite. As a result, your teeth will not only look more beautiful but will function optimally, as well. Dr. Halsema has extensive experience in cosmetic and restorative dental techniques, including:
{FULL MOUTH RESTORATION} Used to reconstruct teeth that are damaged or in poor condition, giving you a more natural look.
{NATURAL-LOOKING CROWNS AND BRIDGES} Used to restore seriously damaged teeth. They are strong and look very natural.
{POWER TEETH WHITENING} This safe, effective whitening system can conveniently give you whiter, brighter teeth in the convenience of your home.
{PORCELAIN VENEERS AND COSMETIC BONDING} Quick, effective solutions for chipped, cracked or worn teeth.
{TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS} That blend in with the coloring of your own natural teeth.
{LIFELIKE IMPLANTS} They look and feel completely natural and are an excellent way to restore your smile when you need to replace missing teeth. Implants can also help you maintain a more youthful facial appearance by helping to prevent bone loss.
{PRECISION DENTURES} Our full and partial dentures are custom-fit and made of the finest materials at the best local labs. When possible, we anchor them to dental implants to help prevent even a small amount of slippage.
{NONSURGICAL GUM CARE} This can include gentle piezo ultrasonic teeth cleaning, deep scaling and the latest antibiotic therapies.