Convenient Access from Augusta
Augusta has no shortage of dental offices, so a 31-minute drive north needs a good reason. At Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow, those reasons tend to be specific: implants planned with 3D imaging and placed in-house, root canals done by both doctors, CEREC crowns milled on site and complimentary mild sedation. If the dentist in Augusta, ME you have now refers out for that kind of work, one office upriver can handle it from start to finish.
The drive starts at Augusta City Center, 16 Cony Street, on the east side of the Kennebec. Take Williams Street and Arsenal Street to Cony Street and the Cony Circle rotary, then head north on Bangor Street (US 201, US 202, ME 9 and ME 100). Bear onto Riverside Drive, which carries US 201 and ME 100 north along the east bank of the river.
Riverside Drive continues as Augusta Road into Winslow and then becomes Bay Street, near Fort Halifax State Historic Site, before running onto Benton Ave. Our office at 464 Benton Ave, Winslow, ME 04901 is on the left as you head north. The trip covers about 19.4 miles without crossing the Kennebec, though rush hour around Cony Circle can add a few minutes.
Open our office location in Google Maps to start directions from home or work. Patients from Sidney and Belgrade have their own route pages.
Capital City Patients, Up the River
Augusta has been Maine's capital since 1827, and the Bulfinch-designed State House, finished in 1832, still anchors the west side of the river. Across the water, Fort Western on Bowman Street dates to 1754 and runs as a summer museum. The Lithgow Public Library, built of gray granite quarried in Norridgewock, and the trails of Viles Arboretum round out a city of close to 19,000 people.
Augusta is also the seat of Kennebec County and home to the University of Maine at Augusta, with Hallowell, Sidney and Vassalboro on its borders. Our office sits in the same county, farther up the same river. The City of Augusta keeps City Center on Cony Street, the very corner where your drive begins.
Hours suit an early riser. Monday through Thursday we see patients from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM. A Friday morning appointment pairs well with a day off, leaving the afternoon open once you are back in Augusta.
Implants, Dentures and Crowns for Augusta's Older Smiles
Augusta's population skews somewhat older, with more than one in five residents aged 65 or above. That brings a familiar set of dental questions: replacing missing teeth, fixing worn or failing crowns, and keeping gums healthy as the years add up. Each has more than one sensible answer, and the right choice depends on your mouth, your health and your budget.
For a missing tooth, implants are often the closest thing to the original. Our dentists plan each one with Cone Beam CT and place it using guided dental implants, a surgical guide built from that 3D scan. When the jaw has thinned, bone grafting and sinus lifts happen right here, so the whole sequence stays with one team.
Not everyone wants surgery, and that is fine. Well-made dentures remain a solid choice, and some patients combine dentures and implants. Our dentists lay the options side by side, including the cost and the number of visits each one takes.
Health history matters more with age. Dr. Guilbault's residency included training in treating medically complex patients, which helps when heart conditions, diabetes or a long medication list are part of the picture. Bring your current medication list to the first visit so nothing is missed.
A badly decayed tooth does not always have to go. Both of our doctors complete root canals here, molars included, and the saved tooth is then protected with a crown. With CEREC, that crown can often be milled and seated in a single visit.
Advanced Care for Anyone Comparing a Dentist in Augusta, ME
Dental Implants
Implants are planned and placed in our office, whether you are replacing one tooth or several. One practice handles the scan, the surgery and the final restoration.
Bone Grafting
Years after a tooth is lost, the bone beneath it can shrink. Grafting rebuilds that support so an implant has something solid to anchor into.
Restorative Dentistry
Old crowns, bridges and large fillings eventually wear out. CEREC same-day crowns let many patients replace a failing crown in a single visit instead of two.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is a leading reason adults lose teeth. Periodontal therapy and regular follow-up cleanings keep it in check and protect the bone around your teeth.
Sedation Dentistry
Complimentary mild oral sedation makes longer appointments easier, with vital signs monitored throughout. Plan on a driver, which suits a family member making the trip from Augusta with you.
Meet Your Winslow Dentists
After earning his DMD at the University of Montreal, Dr. James Guilbault completed a General Practice Residency at Upstate University Hospital and the Syracuse VA Medical Center, training in implant surgery, surgical crown lengthening and custom oral sleep appliances. Dr. Jeff Bue, a University of Michigan graduate, pursues advanced training in implants and sedation dentistry. That depth of training is the strongest reason to make the drive.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept most major insurance companies, among them Delta Dental, MetLife, Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Retirees without dental coverage can join our in-house Membership Plan, which has no waiting periods and no annual maximum. For implants or other larger plans, Proceed Finance and Cherry offer a way to pay over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kennebec Dental Excellence from Augusta, and how do I get there?
Plan on roughly 31 minutes for the 19.4-mile drive from Augusta City Center. From Cony Circle, follow US 201 north on Bangor Street and Riverside Drive, continue onto Bay Street in Winslow, then take Benton Ave. People weighing a dentist in Augusta, ME against our office will find it a simple drive up the east bank.
Are implants or dentures better for replacing several missing teeth?
It depends on your bone, your health and your goals. Implants are fixed in place and help preserve jawbone, while dentures cost less up front and need no surgery. Some people combine the two approaches. Our dentists use 3D imaging to show which options suit your mouth before you decide.
What if my jaw doesn't have enough bone for an implant?
Bone can often be rebuilt first. Our dentists perform bone grafting and sinus lifts in this office to restore height and width where the jaw has thinned. Cone Beam CT imaging measures the bone precisely, so you know ahead of time whether grafting is needed. The implant is placed once the site is ready to support it.
Can you treat me if I have a complicated medical history?
In most cases, yes, and we take it into account at every step. Dr. Guilbault's residency included training in caring for medically complex patients, and mild sedation is given with continuous vital-sign monitoring. Bring a list of your medications and conditions to the first appointment. That lets our dentists plan treatment around your health rather than the other way around.
Why drive to Winslow when there are dentists closer to home?
Because more of your care stays in one office. Implants with 3D planning, bone grafting, sinus lifts, root canals and impacted wisdom teeth are all handled here, and CEREC crowns are milled on site. Fewer referrals usually means fewer total trips, even with a 31-minute drive, and complimentary mild sedation is available for longer visits.
Schedule Your Visit from Augusta
If you are weighing a dentist in Augusta, ME against a half-hour drive north for implant, crown or sedation care, call Kennebec Dental Excellence at (207) 288-7407 and book a consultation. Explore the other towns we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or start with the Dentist Winslow, ME homepage.