Serving Flint, Michigan
A family dentist minutes from Flint, without the downtown parking
Tender Dental Care has cared for Genesee County smiles since 1997. Minutes east of downtown Flint via Court St or I-69. General, cosmetic, implant and emergency dentistry, plus Invisalign, sedation and facial aesthetics, all with Dr. Prabha Raju.
Easy drive, free parking
Minutes east of downtown Flint via Court St or I-69.
Little to no wait
We run on time. Tue–Thu 9–5, Mon & Fri by appointment.
Loved by families
Two decades of 5-star care for patients of every age.
Getting here from Flint
We are at 1024 N. Genesee Rd in Burton, which for most of Flint is a short and simple drive. From downtown and the east side, Court Street runs almost directly to us. From the north or west, I-69 east to the Genesee Road exit puts you a couple of minutes away.
The practical difference people mention most is the parking. Our lot is free and it is at the door, so there is no meter, no structure and no walk in February.
What Flint patients usually come to us for
A large share of our Flint patients arrive for one of three reasons: a tooth that has started hurting and needs seeing quickly, a long gap since the last visit that they would rather not be lectured about, or treatment they have been quoted for elsewhere and want a second opinion on.
All three are ordinary here. Dr. Raju has practiced in Genesee County since 1997, and nobody in this office is going to make you feel bad about how long it has been.
If you have not been to a dentist in years
This is the most common reason people put off calling, and it is usually built on one bad experience somewhere in the past. We treat that as the first thing to deal with, ahead of any dentistry.
That can mean a first visit where nothing is done at all, beyond looking and talking through what we found. For longer treatment, Dr. Raju is trained in conscious sedation through DOCS, which is there when it is genuinely needed rather than as a shortcut.
Insurance and payment
We accept most PPO dental plans, Medicare, Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan, and we file the claim for you so you are not chasing it. CareCredit and payment plans cover what is left.
If you are not sure what your plan includes, call (810) 715-3368 with your card and the front desk will check it before you come in rather than after.
Popular with Flint patients
Services our Flint neighbors come to us for
Exams & Cleanings
Thorough, gentle check-ups and professional cleanings for the whole family.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Custom oral appliances as a comfortable alternative to CPAP, a special interest of Dr. Raju.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth? Call us. Same-day care whenever possible.
Teeth Whitening
Professional in-office and take-home whitening, safe, even, noticeably brighter.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin, custom porcelain shells that transform chipped, stained or uneven teeth.
Dental Implants
Permanent, natural-feeling replacement for one tooth, several, or a full arch.
Teeth-in-a-Day
Walk in with failing teeth, leave with a fixed, full-arch smile, in one visit.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth discreetly with removable clear aligners. No brackets, no wires.
Sedation Dentistry
Relaxed, anxiety-free visits with oral conscious sedation, you're in control, we're gentle.
Botox® & Wrinkle Relaxers
Smooth frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines, and relieve jaw clenching, with precise, conservative injections.
Dermal Fillers
Restore volume, soften smile lines and frame your smile with hyaluronic-acid fillers.
PDO Thread Lift
A non-surgical lift that tightens and stimulates collagen in the lower face and jawline.
FAQ
Questions from Flint patients
Around ten minutes from downtown Flint along Court Street, or a couple of minutes from the Genesee Road exit off I-69. We are at 1024 N. Genesee Rd in Burton with free parking at the door.
Yes, and a good number of our patients come from Flint and Flint Township. The first consultation is free. Call (810) 715-3368 or request an appointment online.
Whenever we can, yes. Call as early in the day as possible and we will do our best to fit you in. Plenty of our emergency visits are people we have never met before.
Most PPO plans, Medicare, Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan. We file the claim for you, and CareCredit and payment plans are available for the balance.
Yes, and it is one of the more common things people tell us on the phone. Say so when you book and we will plan the visit differently. Dr. Raju is also trained in conscious sedation through DOCS for longer treatment.
“Tender smiles all the way.”
Real words from real patients, many of whom have trusted Dr. Raju for more than two decades.
Visit us
Easy to find, easy to park
We're at 1024 N. Genesee Rd, Burton, MI 48509, with free parking right outside the door.
- Address
- 1024 N. Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48509 - Phone
- (810) 715-3368
- Hours
Monday By appointment Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday By appointment Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Ready to meet your new dentist near Flint?
Request an appointment online and we'll confirm during office hours. Or call and talk to a real person.
1024 N. Genesee Rd, Burton, MI · Tue–Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Mon & Fri by appointment