Eleven procedures
General dentistry
Cleanings and oral exams, fillings, crowns and bridgework, root canal treatment, extractions, implants, dentures and TMD treatment.
Experienced Family Dentistry · Lafayette, Indiana
Dentistry for the whole family, from the first visit to the last “Ahh.”
Mill Creek Family Dental, 3667 Braddock Drive. Dr. Matt Cronkhite and his team, warm blankets on the chair, and the cost talked through before any work begins.
Patient words
What people remember about the chair.
Two Google reviews and six notes patients left with the practice, quoted as written. Most of them are about being told what was happening, and what it would cost.
Read every note“A friend strongly recommended this practice and I am glad I listened. I am usually terrified of dentist but Dr. Cronkhite and his team from the front desk to the dental staff put me at ease from the get go with their warmth, professionalism and skill. Dr. Cronkhite cares deeply for his patients and makes sure you are comfortable and 100% satisfied with the result.”
“I've been here for about two years now, and the staff are always incredibly kind and thorough. They will explain what they're doing to you as they go, and make sure you're comfortable. This is the only place that I've gone to that doesn't leave my teeth feeling rough after a cleaning! Wait times are quick and entire staff is knowledgeable and polite.”
“I appreciate the kindness of the girls at the desk. They never show that they are too busy. Also enjoy how prompt and quick the work is done.”
“Entire staff was helpful. They did a great job keeping me informed about each procedure. A very pleasant experience.”
“Courteous and attentive treatment. Plus, I was informed at every step about cost and procedure. I am very impressed.”
“The facility was extremely clean and comfortable. The faculty made my daughter feel at home. They are admirable people and I would return again.”
“They did a great job explaining what was being done and what I needed to do at home!”
“I had a wonderful experience yesterday with my dental appointment. In fact, when my teeth were being cleaned by the dental assistant, I almost fell asleep she was so gentle.”
Anxiety-free environment
If you need a little extra help relaxing, ask for the kit.
Warm blankets
Offered in the hygiene chair, not saved for the long appointments.
Comfy neck pillows
So your neck is not doing the work while the chair is tipped back.
Sunglasses
For the exam light overhead.
Headphones
Or bring your own music. The practice's own words: you're welcome to bring your iPod, as well.
Sedation dentistry
For patients who need more than a blanket. Ask about it when you book. How comfort care works
Procedures
General and cosmetic procedures, done in one office on Braddock Drive.
The practice lists eleven general procedures and four cosmetic ones. Each plate opens the full list and how a visit for it goes.
Whitening, crowns, implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Teeth whitening, a dental crown or filling matched to the tooth beside it, and a dental implant where a tooth is missing.
For nervous patients
Comfort and sedation
Warm blankets, neck pillows, sunglasses and headphones in the hygiene chair, sedation dentistry, and emergency dental care.
Dr. J. Matthew Cronkhite, DDS
A good listener, straightforward and honest.
Dr. Matt Cronkhite has been the dentist at Mill Creek Family Dental, and a Lafayette resident, since July of 2006. Biology at Indiana University, then his D.D.S. from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He explains the diagnosis, the recommended treatment and every option before you decide. Off the clock: saxophone, college basketball, long hikes.
Before your first visit
Fill the forms in at home and skip the clipboard.
Print them, read them over, bring them to your first appointment. You can also pay a bill online, and apply for CareCredit financing before you come in.
Patient information- New patient registration form
- New patient medical history
- Medical history update for current patients
- Insurance estimate
- HIPAA form
- Financial policy
Affordable dentistry
You hear the diagnosis and the cost before anything starts.
Dr. Cronkhite and his team never keep secrets from you. They go through your diagnosis and what the treatment costs, and review your estimated insurance benefits, before moving forward.
In-network preferred provider for
- Delta Dental
- Cigna
- MetLife
- Anthem
Using an in-network provider may save you 20% to 50% on your final dental bill. Patients with other insurance get the same level of care.
The practice is partnered with CareCredit, a healthcare financing company with a variety of payment options. Ask the front desk how to make your family's care affordable.
3667 Braddock Drive, Suite B
The maroon building with the Mill Creek sign, in Lafayette.
Your home for comfortable, caring dentistry for the entire family.
3667 Braddock DriveSuite B, Lafayette, IN 47909
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
- Emergencies
- Call the office during hours
