Nate Heffelfinger

At Smiles for Life, we believe your smile is unique and deserves personalized care. We are dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment where you can achieve optimal oral health. Our experienced team led by Dr. Nate Heffelfinger strives to make your dental journey as comfortable as possible, regardless of your age or dental needs.

We understand that visiting the dentist can sometimes be an anxiety-provoking experience. That's why we prioritize open communication, explain procedures thoroughly, and utilize gentle techniques to ensure your comfort throughout your visit. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our patients and consider ourselves a partner in their journey to a healthier, happier smile.

Our Comprehensive Services

Smiles for Life offers a wide range of dental services designed to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

Our Restorative Dentistry services focus on repairing and restoring damaged teeth.

We provide a variety of solutions, including dental fillings to address cavities, tooth extractions when necessary, and gum disease treatment to preserve the health of your gums.

We also specialize in restoring missing teeth with dental crowns, which act as strong caps to cover damaged teeth, and dental bridges, which replace multiple missing teeth.

Our Cosmetic Dentistry services are dedicated to enhancing the appearance of your smile. We offer teeth whitening to brighten your teeth, porcelain veneers which are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve their shape, size, color, or alignment, and Invisalign, a clear alternative to traditional braces for straightening teeth.

For patients who desire a dramatic smile transformation, we offer smile makeovers that combine multiple cosmetic procedures to create a beautiful and confident smile. We also provide TMJ Relief, addressing issues related to the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull.

Dental Implants

A cornerstone of our practice, Dental Implants are a highly effective and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth.

We offer a variety of implant solutions tailored to individual needs.

Our team is knowledgeable about the latest techniques and technologies to ensure successful implant placement and restoration, providing you with a natural-looking and functional smile.

Our Technological Advancements

At Smiles for Life, we are committed to utilizing the latest dental technology to provide the highest quality care.

Our practice features advanced tools, including digital x-rays for more precise diagnosis, and comfortable intraoral cameras for clear visualization of your oral health. We also utilize Zircobite, a patented denture technology that we developed, designed to provide the most natural fit and feel.

Our team stays abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry to ensure we offer you the most modern and effective treatment options.

Supporting Indiana Families

As a trusted dental practice serving Waterloo, Garrett, Butler, and the surrounding areas, we prioritize the well-being of Indiana families. We understand the unique needs of each age group and offer specialized care for children, adults, and seniors.

Our team is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable.