Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S., Dentist | General Practice
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Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S.

Dentist | General Practice

5/5(2)
200 Medical Dr. Suite A Carmel IN, 46032
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5/5

About

Dr. Alex Balaban is a Dentist practicing in Carmel, IN. Dr. Balaban specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

Indiana University School of Dentistry

Provider Details

Male English, Russian 23 years of experience
Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S.
Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S.'s Expert Contributions
  • How can I deep clean my gums at home?

    Unfortunately, you cannot. Deep cleaning would require reaching deep down into the pocket and scrape all of the deposits off the surface of the roots. Without using special instruments, it's impossible to do. Sometimes it would require anesthesia as well, to make the procedure comfortable. READ MORE

  • Is there an alternative to braces?

    There are, but considering your age, it would be more appropriate to treat it conservatively with braces. Other options would be not to do anything or to do crowns or veneers, depending on the case READ MORE

  • What is the fastest way to heal swollen gums?

    First of all it need to be determined what is the reason for swollen gums. Only after that, the course of actions can be determined. It could be as simple as just to have your dental cleaning done. In some cases, it could be an infection that would need t to be treated with antibiotics and additional treatments. Best way to determine that, would be to see your dental professional. READ MORE

  • What is the best antibiotic for tooth infection?

    If antibiotic is not working, then it might need to be changed to another one or there might be another problem. It is always best to communicate situation to your dentist and you might need to be seen in the office for further evaluation. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

General Dentistry

Awards

  • Top Dentist in Indiana, 2010-2012   

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Dental Association, Indianapolis District Association of Dentists, International Dental Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Perseverance

Hobbies / Sports

  • Time with Children

Favorite professional publications

  • Dental Town, Journal of the American Dental Association

Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S.'s Practice location

Smile Arts Dental

200 Medical Dr. Suite A -
Carmel, IN 46032
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New patients: 317-575-1995
Fax: 317-575-1998
www.carmeldentalcare.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Balaban


5.0

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Dr. Alex Balaban D.D.S. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist | General Practice in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ST VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL INCl

13500 N MERIDIAN ST CARMEL IN 46032

Head west on Medical Drive 1335 ft
Turn left onto South Range Line Road 676 ft
Turn right onto East 116th Street 4043 ft
Turn right onto South Guilford Road 1.8 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit 533 ft
Turn left 232 ft
Turn right 65 ft
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH NORTH HOSPITALl

11700 N MERIDIAN ST CARMEL IN 46032

Head west on Medical Drive 1335 ft
Turn left onto South Range Line Road 676 ft
Turn right onto East 116th Street 1.5 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East 116th Street 627 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West 116th Street 1504 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Illinois Street 1073 ft
Turn right 153 ft
Turn right 482 ft
Turn left 322 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARMELl

12188 B NORTH MERIDIAN STREET CARMEL IN 46032

Head west on Medical Drive 1335 ft
Turn left onto South Range Line Road 676 ft
Turn right onto East 116th Street 1.5 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East 116th Street 627 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West 116th Street 1504 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Illinois Street 4275 ft
Turn right 119 ft
Turn right 63 ft
Turn left 201 ft
You have arrived at your destination

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