Photographer / Hera Ashraf
Following your dream and starting your own business can be daunting. When Dr. Alyssa Hoover decided to start her own dental practice as a first-time business owner, she decided to do it close to home. Although Hoover Dental has only been open at its Greenwood location for a few months, the patient response has been beyond enthusiastic, with the community welcoming her with open arms and big smiles.
A Greenwood High School graduate, Dr. Hoover says she loves the sense of community that Greenwood brings.
“I just love the feel of the south side,” she says. “I know it’s growing, but it still feels like the tight-knit community I grew up loving, and I still know so many people here.”
She says many of her patients are friends from growing up in the Greenwood area and which allows her to meet their families.
“Being from Greenwood, and growing up very close to here, this location was always my goal from the start,” she says of the Shiloh’s Corner space. “I have a great team by my side and I love being able to help people in my hometown. My parents, Kevin and Terri Hoover, have had a big impact on the community and I have always wanted to follow in their footsteps and serve my community in the same way.”
Spending the past year growing her business from the ground up has been both rewarding and challenging.
“As a dentist, your sole focus is the patients, so you don’t have a true sense of the behind-the-scenes operations until you own your own office,” she says.
Not only has Dr. Hoover excelled in her patient care, but she’s had many people in her corner to help guide her through her vision of opening the best practice that exceeds in patient care.
Hoover Dental offers a wide range of high-quality dental and cosmetic services designed to help patients feel confident in their smiles. This includes general dentistry — including exams, cleanings and digital X-rays — along with gentle pediatric care for children of all ages.
Dr. Hoover is also committed to comfort, especially for patients who may be nervous about going to see a dentist.
“We believe in transforming dental visits into soothing experiences and specializing in comfortable care,” she says. “Our commitment to caring, calming, modern dentistry ensures each patient receives personalized care in a relaxing environment.”
For those wanting to brighten their smiles, cosmetic dentistry options include whitening and aesthetic restorations. Botox is also available to ease TMJ discomfort and rejuvenate facial appearance. While most people associate Botox with aesthetics, Dr. Hoover explains that it has valuable dental implications.
“We use it for TMJ issues or jaw clenching,” she says. “Three small injections can relax the muscles, easing tension and preventing grinding. Patients love it — it’s a simple, effective treatment that can even have a slimming effect on the face.”
Hoover Dental’s restorative and implant dentistry services can repair functionality and build confidence through crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants. They also specialize in clear aligners for teeth straightening, root canal therapy and various kinds of cosmetic dental work.
For urgent needs, emergency dental care is available to alleviate pain quickly. Hoover Dental offers an in-house discount plan and flexible financing options to make exceptional care accessible to everyone.
Always looking ahead, Dr. Hoover keeps building her skills in order to expand the services she offers to patients.
“I’m always learning and doing continuing education,” she says. “Continuing education is a passion of mine, especially as the industry changes and patient needs are always evolving.”
Hoover Dental is located at 1458 W. Stones Crossing Rd., Suite 106, in Shiloh’s Corner and is currently accepting new patients. They can be reached at 317-215-5589 or by visiting them online at hoover-dental.com.
