Convenient Access from Silvis
Hero Street, the old Rock Island Line shops and a library with roots in 1911 give Silvis a strong sense of its own history. Residents who want a practice with long Quad Cities roots, rather than simply the closest dentist in Silvis, IL, can reach Anderson Dental in about 26 minutes. Our one office is in north-central Davenport, on the Iowa side of the Mississippi. Implant care, crowns and full restorations are all part of what we offer patients from the Illinois side.
Plan on roughly 26 minutes for the 12-mile drive from Silvis City Hall on 11th Street. Head west on 1st Avenue, where IL 84 and IL 92 share the road, and stay with IL 92 as it becomes 18th Avenue and then 16th Avenue through East Moline. In Moline, IL 92 turns into 4th Avenue; follow 25th Street and 7th Avenue up to I-74 and cross the toll-free I-74 Bridge into Bettendorf.
Take the US 6 exit to Spruce Hills Drive, which becomes Kimberly Road, and drive west about 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Brady Street, then left onto 46th Street, and you will find us at 141 E 46th St, Davenport, IA 52806, just off the Brady Street and Welcome Way pair and a short way north of NorthPark Mall. Rush hour on the bridge and on Brady Street can add time, so open our location in Google Maps before you set out. Neighbors in East Moline and Moline use much of this same IL 92 corridor.
Why Silvis Patients Make the Trip to Our Office
Silvis grew up around the railroad. The Rock Island Line began building its locomotive shops here in 1903, and Railroading Heritage of Midwest America now restores heritage engines on that ground, including Union Pacific 3985. People in a town with that kind of working history tend to value repairs done properly the first time. Our doctors share that outlook, and they would rather plan one well-fitted crown or implant than patch the same tooth again and again.
Local patients fit dental visits around shifts, retirement schedules and everything else in a busy week. Our 7:00 AM starts Monday through Thursday let early risers finish a cleaning or a crown fitting before most of the day is gone. Because every trip includes a river crossing, we group treatment where we can so you make fewer trips over the I-74 Bridge. Two dentists share one office, so most care, from a routine exam to an implant crown, happens under the same roof.
The Illinois side of the river is familiar ground for our team, too. Dr. Andy Brill graduated from Moline High School in 2015 before earning his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2022. Having grown up locally, he knows the Illinois Quad Cities as home territory rather than a spot on a map.
Planning Ahead: Dental Care Notes for Silvis Residents
Silvis has a sizable older population, with a little more than one in five residents aged 65 or over at the 2020 census. That matters for dental health, because missing teeth, worn fillings and aging crowns become more common with each decade. A gap left by a lost tooth lets nearby teeth drift and can push chewing onto one side of the mouth. Replacing a tooth sooner tends to keep the plan simpler.
A fair number of households in town are seniors living on their own, so getting to appointments takes some planning. We keep visits organized and explain each step before treatment begins, so nobody leaves unsure of what comes next. Our GALILEOS 3D imaging gives the team a three-dimensional view when planning implant care. Patients who also want to refresh worn or discolored teeth can explore smile makeovers and personalized aesthetic treatment planning alongside their restorative work.
Daily care still matters at every age. A crown or an implant needs the same brushing and cleaning between teeth as a natural tooth, and the gum tissue around it needs regular checks. At each cleaning, the hygiene team checks the gums around crowns and implants and can suggest ways to make your home routine easier.
Choosing a Dentist in Silvis, IL: Services That Fit
Dental Implants
For anyone missing one or more teeth, an implant is a fixed replacement that does not lean on the neighboring teeth. Dr. Anderson focuses on both the surgical and the restorative stages of implant care.
All-On-X
When most teeth in an arch are failing, All-On-X uses a set of implants to support a full-arch restoration. Many patients ask about it as an alternative to a loose removable denture. Whether it suits you depends on an exam and your bone and health history.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges all fall under restorative care. For longtime residents with older dental work, we check each restoration and point out the ones that need attention first. In many cases a CEREC crown is designed, made and placed in a single visit.
Sedation Dentistry
Some people have put off care for years because of nerves. Conscious sedation helps anxious patients stay calmer during treatment. Dr. Anderson is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular cleanings and exams let us spot decay around older fillings while repairs are still small. Patients on a steady checkup schedule give us the chance to track changes from one visit to the next.
Many treatment plans combine two or three of these services. A patient might start with a cleaning and exam, move on to a crown for a cracked tooth, and later replace a missing molar with an implant. Mapping out that sequence at the start lets you see the whole picture, space the visits sensibly and budget for each stage.
Meet Your Davenport Dental Team
Dr. Matthew Anderson has cared for Quad Cities patients for more than 25 years, with a focus on implant restorative and surgical care and comprehensive rehabilitation. He belongs to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and travels widely for continuing education. Dr. Andy Brill, DDS, completes the team and brings training in CEREC digital dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
Patients can spread the cost of larger treatment through CareCredit, Sunbit, Proceed Finance or Cherry. New patients thinking about implants can book a free dental implant consultation to review options first. Our team walks through every cost with you before treatment starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Anderson Dental from Silvis, and how do I get there?
Anderson Dental is about 12 miles from Silvis City Hall, roughly a 26-minute drive. The route follows IL 92 west through East Moline and Moline, crosses the I-74 Bridge into Bettendorf, then uses Kimberly Road and Brady Street to 46th Street. Many people who start out searching for a dentist in Silvis, IL, find the single bridge crossing easier than expected.
Why does dry mouth matter for older adults' teeth?
Saliva washes away food and neutralizes acids, so a dry mouth raises the risk of cavities and gum irritation. Many medications can contribute to it, which makes it common later in life. Sipping water often and keeping up with cleanings and exams helps, and the dentist can watch for early problems at each visit.
Can I book an early visit before a shift starts in Silvis?
Yes, appointments begin at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Those early slots let you finish a cleaning or exam and still reach work on time. If your treatment needs several visits, the front desk can try to line them up at the same early hour so the routine stays predictable for you.
Can retirees in Silvis replace missing teeth at your office?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Anderson places and restores dental implants, and the practice also offers All-On-X for patients replacing most of the teeth in an arch. New patients can begin with a free dental implant consultation, to talk through the options and the steps involved before anything is scheduled.
Is sedation available for nervous patients coming from Silvis?
Yes, the practice offers conscious sedation for anxious patients. Dr. Anderson includes sedation for nervous patients among his areas of focus, and he belongs to the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Patients who have avoided the dentist for a long time can talk through their worries at the first visit before any treatment begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Silvis
If you have been looking for a dentist in Silvis, IL, with implant and restorative experience, call 563-355-2010 to book a time at our office. You can browse every community we serve on the Areas We Serve page or learn more about our Dentist Davenport, IA practice. We welcome patients from across Rock Island County and the wider Quad Cities.