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1830 S Ohio St
Salina, Kansas 67401-6607
(785) 825-4605

Your Family Friendly Salina Dentists

happy family together at home on the sofaAt Discover Dental Center, our team strives to provide a practical, comfortable, and streamlined experience. Whether a loved one needs a simple checkup or you’re seeking a cosmetic treatment, our friendly team is happy to help. Since acquiring our practice in 2006, Dr. Earl O’Hara and Dr. Brent Mayginnes have provided the residents of Salina, Lindsborg, Abilene, Minneapolis, and the surrounding communities with high-quality care.

You deserve a dentist that takes the time to understand your needs and treats you and your family members with the utmost respect, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to make every visit stress-free and relaxed. To ensure you have prompt access to the services you need to maintain your oral health, we offer flexible financing through CareCredit®. Dr. O’Hara and Dr. Mayginnes can’t wait to meet you, so give Discover Dental Center in Salina a call today to set up an appointment!

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Protecting Your Smile With Our Dental Services

Whether you need a cleaning or a dental crown, our team is prepared to assist you with our range of comprehensive dental services. Our Salina dentists work closely with you to understand your situation and develop a treatment plan that efficiently meets your needs. We offer:

Our Compassionate Approach to General Dentistry

mother giving her daughter a piggyback ride at the parkWe typically begin seeing patients that are four years of age or older. Our Salina dentists have experience working with patients across all age ranges. We strive to meet you and your loved ones at your comfort level and make your visit enjoyable, especially for kids. Our team includes experienced dental professionals who are dedicated to improving your health and confidence.

We take care to explain your treatment options in easy-to-grasp terms and gladly answer any questions you have. Education is a crucial element of our practice’s approach, and our Salina dentists want you to feel empowered to make the best choices for your well-being. By helping you understand the details of our treatments and providing tips for maintaining your oral health, we keep your smile shining for years to come.

Your Reliable Dentists in Salina

We hope that you come to consider Discover Dental Center as your home for all your pressing needs. Whether your child requires a checkup, or you want to undergo a teeth whitening treatment for an important event, Dr. O’Hara and Dr. Mayginnes are prepared to meet your needs effectively. Our team can’t wait to hear from you, so give our dental office a call today to schedule an appointment!

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Mission Statement

"The practice of Dr. O’Hara and Mayginnes, Discover Dental Center, provides exceptional dentistry for people of all ages. We strive to offer a wide range of family dental services in a state-of-the-art facility with special attention to their comfort, their time, and their needs. We pride ourselves on our thorough patient education, gentle treatment methods, a well trained and professional staff, as well as being a practice that always puts our patients need first.

Our goal is to provide an esthetic, functional, and healthy smile that our patients can maintain for a lifetime. We are honored to have earned the loyalty of our teammates and patients."

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A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions. Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet.  It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health. Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and...

Effective Orthodontics in Salina At Discover Dental Center, we are passionate about improving and protecting your oral health and aesthetics through effective orthodontics in Salina. We can help you correct several bite problems, including crooked teeth, misaligned bites, crowded teeth, and unwanted tooth gaps. Our experienced team uses advanced techniques and equipment to ensure proper dental alignment and long-lasting results. Discover Dental Center is here for you if you are looking for effective orthodontics in Salina. Get in touch with us...

In the past decade there has been a dramatic interest in cosmetic dentistry.  We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence.  Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments. Cosmetic dental treatments can: Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth. Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth. Improve or correct bites. Lighten or brighten the...

While most dental surgery is performed on an out-patient basis, it remains an involved procedure that requires specific preparation and aftercare.  In an effort to provide safe, comfortable care, we encourage you to review our pre- and post-operative instructions, which are intended to facilitate a smooth operation and safer recovery. If you have any questions or concerns about your surgery, please contact our practice today.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists with advanced training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries.  After four years of dental school, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon completes four to six years of additional formal training in treating the craniomaxillofacial complex.  This specialty is one of 9 dental specialties recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA). An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions. ...

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Over the years there has been some concern as to the safety of amalgam (silver) fillings.  An amalgam is a blend of copper, silver, tin and zinc, bound by elemental mercury.  Dentists have used this blended metal to fill teeth for more than 100 years.  The controversy is due to claims that the... ...Read More

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Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it!  Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in the early stages.  Unlike tooth decay, which often causes discomfort, it is possible to have periodontal disease without noticeable symptoms.  Having... ...Read More

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If you’re feeling somewhat self-conscious about your teeth, or just want to improve your smile, cosmetic dental treatments may be the answer to a more beautiful, confident smile. Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic... ...Read More

Porcelain veneers are very thin shells of tooth-shaped porcelain that are individually crafted to cover the fronts of teeth.  They are very durable and will not stain, making them a very popular solution for those seeking to restore or enhance the beauty of their smile. Veneers may be used to... ...Read More

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With many state-of-the-art dental treatments and prevention options available in dentistry today, there are fewer reasons for having to extract (remove) teeth.  When something does go wrong with a tooth, we try to do everything possible to restore the tooth to its original function.  Removing a... ...Read More

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