General and Family Dentistry in Troy, IL

If you need a dentist for your whole family in Troy, IL, Market Street Family Dentist provides general dentistry for adults and children: exams and cleanings, fillings, same-day crowns, gum care, and emergency visits. Dr. Taylor Petrich and Dr. Beau Moody can see parents and kids on the same day, so one trip covers everyone.

Most people who put off the dentist are not careless. The last visit felt rushed, or nobody explained what they were looking at, so the next appointment kept sliding down the list. Being behind on dental care is not a personal failing, and you should not have to live with a sore tooth just to avoid an awkward conversation. Bring us the whole story, including the tooth that has been bothering you, and we will start by listening.

What General Dentistry Covers at Our Troy Office

Exams and Cleanings

Your toothbrush cannot reach everything. A routine exam lets us spot cavities and gum changes while they are still small, and your cleaning removes the plaque and tartar that brushing at home leaves behind. We use digital x-rays and an intraoral camera and show you the images on a screen, so you see what we see. Read what to expect at a dental exam and cleaning.

Gum Care

Healthy gums hold your teeth in place, which is why bleeding or tender gums deserve a look. Dr. Petrich and Dr. Moody measure the bone and gum attachment around your teeth to see how far gum disease has progressed, then guide treatment based on how severe it is. Learn more about periodontal care.

Dental Sealants

A sealant is a thin coating painted onto the chewing surface of a back tooth, where food and plaque settle into grooves a toothbrush cannot clean. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sealants prevent about 80 percent of cavities in children for two years after placement and about half for up to four years. Ask us whether sealants make sense for your child’s molars or for your own.

What Your First Visit Looks Like

Dental Insurance and Payment Options

We accept most major dental insurance plans, including PPO, indemnity and non-managed care plans, from carriers such as Aetna, Ameritas, Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, GEHA, Guardian, MetLife and Principal. Before treatment, our staff can submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so you know what your benefits are likely to cover. If you do not have insurance, our $332 discount plan covers all exams and X-rays for a full year, two cleanings, 20 percent off all other treatment and $100 off whitening. We also offer flexible payment plans and CareCredit financing. See all insurance and payment options.

Meet Your Troy Dentists

Taylor Petrich, DMD, graduated from the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health in St. Louis and regularly takes additional continuing education courses, so what she offers keeps up with how dentistry changes. Read more about Dr. Petrich.

Beau Moody, DMD, grew up in Edwardsville and earned his dental degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine in 2009. He has completed hundreds of hours of postgraduate training and holds CPR and ACLS certification, so you are in the hands of a dentist prepared to respond in a medical emergency. Read more about Dr. Moody.

Book Your Dental Visit Before a Small Problem Grows

A cavity caught at a checkup is often a quick filling. Left another year, it can reach the nerve and lead to a root canal and a crown. Come in now, and we will show you what we see and walk you through your options. We will also send your insurance a pre-treatment estimate, so you know what to expect before treatment begins and have one less reason to dread the appointment. We care for patients from Troy, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Marine, St. Jacob, Edwardsville and nearby communities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Market Street Family Dentist accepting new patients in Troy, IL?

Yes, we welcome new patients at our office at 212 E Market St in Troy, IL. You can book online at any hour or call or text (618) 667-6101. If you are booking for a family, we can arrange to see everyone on the same day.

Do you see both adults and children?

Yes. Dr. Taylor Petrich and Dr. Beau Moody provide general dentistry for adults and children in Troy, IL, and pediatric dentistry is one of our services. If you are booking for the whole family, we can arrange for parents and kids to be seen on the same day, so you make one trip instead of several.

How often should I get a dental exam and cleaning?

We generally recommend a visit twice a year. That schedule lets us catch cavities and gum changes while they are still small, before they turn into larger problems. If your gums bleed or a tooth is sensitive between visits, call our Troy office at (618) 667-6101 rather than waiting for your next scheduled appointment.

What happens on a first visit?

You book online or by phone, fill out your paperwork ahead of time, and arrive with an ID and your insurance card if you have one. Our dental assistant takes x-rays and talks through your history and concerns. Then you meet Dr. Moody or Dr. Petrich for your main consultation and a clear set of options.

Do you take my dental insurance?

We accept most major dental insurance plans in Troy, IL, including PPO, indemnity and non-managed care plans, and our staff prepares the forms for your benefits. Before treatment, we can send a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so you know what your plan is likely to cover. Call (618) 667-6101 and we will check your plan with you.

What if I do not have dental insurance?

You still have options. Our discount plan costs $332 and covers all exams and X-rays for a full year, two healthy cleanings, 20 percent off all other treatment, and $100 off whitening. We also offer flexible payment plans and CareCredit financing. Call (618) 667-6101, and we will walk through the cost before you commit.

Can you fix a broken tooth in one visit?

Often, yes. Using CEREC technology, Dr. Petrich and Dr. Moody can scan your tooth, design a permanent ceramic crown, mill it in our Troy office, and bond it in place in a single appointment. Whether a crown is the right fix depends on the tooth, so we examine it first and explain your options.

What if I am nervous about the dentist?

Tell us when you book, or at any point during your visit. We do not offer sedation, but our team can take extra time to walk you through each step and offer a blanket to help you settle. If something worries you, say so, and we will make accommodations.