Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Dental Care
Since 1946, Gunn Family Dentistry has been committed to delivering comprehensive dental care with a focus on total body health. Our family-run practice combines decades of expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring every patient receives treatment tailored to their unique needs. As Huntington natives with deep community roots, we prioritize preventive care and advanced cosmetic dentistry while maintaining a patient-centered environment. Our team holds advanced credentials, including naval dental service and institutional leadership experience, while our facility has served the Tri-State region for over 65 years.We emphasize long-term oral health planning and emergency preparedness, utilizing modern techniques like dental implants and veneers to achieve optimal outcomes. From routine checkups to complex restorative procedures, our practice maintains rigorous professional standards through continuous education and peer-reviewed methodologies. Every treatment decision is guided by our philosophy that a healthy smile directly contributes to overall well-being and quality of life.
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dentures
Dental Implants
Veneers
Root Canals
Crowns
Extractions
Periodontal Care
Preventive Maintenance
Emergency Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We've provided continuous dental care in Huntington since 1946
- Family practice with three generations of dental expertise
- Focus on preventive care to minimize future dental emergencies
- Licensed practitioners with military and institutional dental experience
- Offering complete dental solutions from routine checkups to complex restorations
Services
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening services restore natural enamel brightness and remove discoloration caused by aging, food, and beverages. Our treatments utilize safe bleaching agents that effectively target stains without damaging tooth structure. Ideal for patients seeking improved smile aesthetics before special occasions or as part of comprehensive cosmetic upgrades.
Dentures
Custom-crafted dentures provide functional and natural-looking tooth replacement solutions for missing teeth. We offer complete and partial dentures using durable materials that mimic natural gum tissue and enamel. Our fitting process ensures comfortable wear while restoring patients' ability to eat and speak confidently.
Dental Implants
Dental implants serve as permanent foundations for replacement teeth through surgical placement of titanium posts into the jawbone. We coordinate care with oral surgeons for implant placement while handling the restorative phase including crowns and bridges. This solution preserves facial structure and prevents bone loss associated with missing teeth.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment removes infected pulp tissue from inside tooth roots to relieve pain and save natural teeth. Using specialized instruments and imaging technology, we thoroughly clean and seal root canals to prevent reinfection. This procedure typically requires one visit and preserves tooth function for decades.
Preventive Maintenance
Routine preventive care includes professional cleanings, examinations, and cavity screenings to maintain optimal dental health. Our approach combines plaque removal techniques, fluoride treatments, and patient education about home care practices. Regular six-month checkups help detect issues early when they're easiest to treat.
People
Dr. Stephen Gunn
Co-Owner
Licensed dentist since 1980 with military dental service experience. Co-owner since 1982, providing general dentistry while maintaining institutional dental expertise through past roles at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital.
Dr. Loretta J. Gunn
Co-Owner
Graduated from Meharry Medical College with honors in 1983. Active dental practitioner for over four decades, bringing specialized education and continuous professional development to patient care. Recognized for clinical excellence and community dental health initiatives.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive care, plus cosmetic services like whitening, veneers, crowns, and complete smile restoration options.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages. Schedule a consultation through our website or by calling our Huntington office at (304) 523-1245.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we accept walk-in emergency patients at our Huntington location during regular business hours for urgent dental issues including toothaches, broken teeth, and lost fillings.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments. Please contact our office for specific billing procedures and insurance-related information.
How often should I visit the dentist?
For optimal oral health, we recommend professional checkups and cleanings every six months, though some patients with special needs may require more frequent visits.
