Having healthy teeth and a confident smile is something that everyone desires. A lifelong goal that can be achieved by relying upon a trusted dental team that serves the needs of everyone in your family. Your family dentist stands ready with a variety of dental procedures and treatments. In addition, we protect your oral health and enhance the appearance of your teeth and smile.

A family dentist has most of the dental specialists that your family requires, available in-house for the convenience of having virtually everything that you need under one roof. Family dentists focus on compassionate care and realize that some family members may find dental appointments to be intimidating. So they are trained to deal with patient comfort and anxiety.

Let’s take a look at a few popular dental procedures and treatments offered by your family dentist.

Do you have kids that need their teeth straightened, but they are in their awkward teen years and don’t want to stand out for the wrong reasons? Or you may even be an adult who doesn’t want to advertise the fact that you’re having your teeth straightened. If so, Invisalign may be in your future.

Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth unobtrusively, relying upon a system of clear plastic aligners that are custom-designed to fit the unique contours of your teeth and mouth. About every two weeks, you will exchange your old set of aligners for a new set to continually keep your teeth shifting into their proper positions until your treatment is complete.

• Almost invisible
• Conveniently removable to brush your teeth or eat
• Extremely comfortable

Furthermore, many patients have it drilled into their heads that they must keep up with their regular dental exams and cleanings. But why is it so important? The reason is that this is a preventative measure to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Dental exams help to prevent problems when they are small and easily treated. They normally precede a dental cleaning appointment. At your cleaning, your dental hygienist will be scraping away plaque and tartar from your teeth. This helps prevent the development of periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease.

A surprising number of people have never heard of dental sealants. However, this is a relatively recent innovation that allows your dentist to put down a protective coating over the back molars. This is where children sometimes have a hard time brushing and cleaning.

According to the American Dental Association, children who receive pediatric dental sealants experience an 80% less incidence of tooth decay. Therefore, a relatively small investment here can help prevent unnecessary and costly dental work down the road.

Above all, in today’s uncertain times, it is easy to let routine appointments like dental exams and cleanings fall by the wayside. If you would like to schedule a consultation or set up an appointment for yourself or a family member for any reason, please reach out to your family dentist today at (703) 361-2345.