Convenient Access from Oakland
Kennedy Memorial Drive does most of the work on the trip from Oakland, and the whole drive to Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow takes about 13 minutes. That puts a dentist in Oakland, ME residents can rely on for implants, root canals, sports injuries and routine cleanings a short ride east, with no interstate required. Two general dentists share our schedule, and every weekday starts at 8:00 AM.
Your drive starts at the Oakland Town Office, 6 Cascade Mill Road. Turn onto Kennedy Memorial Drive (Routes 11 and 137) and head east about 3.3 miles into Waterville, where the road becomes Silver Street. Bear left onto Elm Street briefly, then turn right on Spring Street and continue through downtown to the Ticonic Bridge over the Kennebec River.
On the Winslow side, Bridge Street and a short connector lead onto Benton Ave, and you follow it north for about a mile. The trip covers roughly 6 miles in all, and our office at 464 Benton Ave is on the left, between Charles Ave and Meadow View Lane. Rush hour on Kennedy Memorial Drive and in downtown Waterville can add a few minutes, so leave a little cushion for an early slot.
For live turn-by-turn guidance, open our Google Maps page. Patients in Waterville and Fairfield can find their own routes on our site.
An Oakland Practice Partner for Busy Households
Oakland started out as part of Winslow, then Waterville, before it was incorporated as West Waterville in 1873 and renamed in 1883. The town earned a name as the axe and scythe capital of New England, and the stone Memorial Hall, built in the early 1870s as a Civil War memorial, still stands at Church and West School Streets. The Carnegie-funded Oakland Public Library, built between 1913 and 1915, is another landmark residents know well.
Water defines the town's map. The Town of Oakland describes itself as surrounded by four lakes: Messalonskee Lake, East Pond, McGrath Pond and Salmon Lake, all part of the wider Belgrade Lakes region. Roughly 6,200 people live here year-round, in Kennebec County, with Sidney and Smithfield among its neighbors.
For households that already head east toward Waterville for work, school or shopping, a few extra minutes across the river turns that familiar drive into a dental visit, and our 8:00 AM start time keeps the rest of the morning intact.
Teenagers set much of the family schedule here. Messalonskee High School, which also serves Sidney, Belgrade, China and Rome through RSU 18, fields teams in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference. Its J. Duke Albanese Performing Arts Center seats 826, so music and theater keep students just as busy as athletics do.
Sports, Smiles and Dental Injuries
Contact sports and front teeth are an uneasy mix. A stray elbow, puck or ball can chip an incisor, push a tooth out of position or knock it out completely. A properly fitted mouthguard is the simplest protection, and our athletic mouthguards are custom-made to each player's teeth so they stay put during play.
When an injury does happen, speed matters. Dr. Guilbault trained at a Level I Trauma Center, treating dental and facial trauma, and he lists emergency dentistry among his special interests. New patients can book the $149 Emergency Exam & X-Ray to have the damage assessed, and a chipped front tooth can often be rebuilt with tooth-colored material or an anterior crown.
Adults bring a different set of concerns. Missing teeth, failing bridges and old root canals all come up, and implants are a frequent topic. Our dentists plan implants with Cone Beam CT 3D imaging and place them with a surgical guide, and bone grafting or a sinus lift can be done in the same office when the jaw needs more support.
Comfort matters at every age. Complimentary mild oral sedation, with vital signs monitored throughout, is available for nervous patients, and you only need someone to drive you home afterward.
Treatments to Weigh When Choosing a Dentist in Oakland, ME
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out teeth, cracked molars and sudden swelling get prompt attention. Extractions for emergencies are often done the same day in our office.
Dental Implants
Guided implants replace a lost tooth without involving its neighbors. Planning, surgery and the final restoration all happen in one practice.
Preventive Dentistry
Checkups and cleanings protect busy students and working adults alike. The first appointment of the day lets students arrive at class soon after.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and tooth-colored repairs can restore a smile after an old sports injury. Each plan is matched to your natural tooth shade.
Bone Grafting
When a tooth has been missing for a while, the jawbone can shrink. Grafting rebuilds that support so an implant has a solid foundation.
Meet Your Winslow Dentists
Hockey has been part of Dr. James Guilbault, DMD's life since he started playing competitively at age five in Quebec, so sports injuries are familiar ground. His General Practice Residency in Syracuse included implant surgery and oral surgery. Dr. Jeff Bue, who skis and bikes when he is not at the office, focuses on implants, crowns and calm care for anxious patients.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
United Healthcare, MetLife and Blue Cross Blue Shield are a few of the major insurance companies we accept. For bigger projects such as implants, Cherry and Proceed Finance let you pay over time. Patients without coverage can choose our in-house plan, with no waiting period and no annual maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kennebec Dental Excellence from Oakland, and how do I get there?
It is about 6 miles from the Oakland Town Office, usually a 13-minute drive. Take Kennedy Memorial Drive east into Waterville, follow Silver, Elm and Spring Streets to the Ticonic Bridge, then turn north on Benton Ave in Winslow. Families who need a dentist in Oakland, ME will see our office on the left.
How soon after a sports injury should a tooth be checked?
As soon as you can, even if the tooth looks fine. A hard hit can crack a root or injure the nerve without visible damage, and an x-ray shows what the eye cannot. New patients can book the $149 Emergency Exam and X-Ray, and a tooth that has been knocked loose does best with quick care.
Can a chipped front tooth be repaired?
Yes, in most cases. A small chip can usually be rebuilt with tooth-colored composite matched to your shade, while a larger break may need a crown to protect what is left. If the chip exposed the nerve, a root canal may come first. Your dentist will explain the options after an exam and x-ray.
Which membership plan covers a 15-year-old?
The Adult plan, which starts at age 14 and costs $36 a month. It includes all exams, needed x-rays, two cleanings, one emergency exam and an annual oral cancer screening, plus 50% off sealants, fluoride varnish and whitening. Children 13 and younger use the Child plan at $31 a month.
What is Cone Beam CT imaging used for?
Cone Beam CT takes a 3D image of your teeth, jaw and surrounding structures. Our dentists use it mainly to plan implants, check bone volume and locate nerves and sinuses before surgery. It can also help with complex root canals and impacted wisdom teeth, where a standard flat x-ray cannot show the full picture.
Schedule Your Visit from Oakland
To book with a dentist in Oakland, ME patients reach by a short drive east, call Kennebec Dental Excellence at (207) 288-7407. See the full list of towns on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Winslow, ME homepage to meet the practice.