Family Dentistry
Family dentistry is concerned with addressing oral health at every stage of life, but particularly in kids and teenagers. Family dentists are quite similar to general dentists, but typically have more experience working with children.
When you choose a family dentist like Dr. Ankit Patel from Highlands Point Dental, you’re choosing a practice that will be able to address the oral needs of you and your children, at every stage of life.
What Do Family Dentists Do?
Family dentists typically focus on general and preventative dentistry. Some of the most common services family dentists provide include:
Regular cleanings and exams – 6-month exams are critical for patients of all ages because they help catch oral issues like tooth decay and gingivitis before they become more severe. These checkups also ensure that your child’s teeth are developing properly.
Fluoride treatments and dental sealants – Fluoride treatments and dental sealants are both great ways to prevent tooth decay, which is especially common in children.
Cavity checks and fillings – Tooth decay is a common, yet completely preventable, childhood disease. Most family dentists specialize in identifying and filling cavities, and treating patients of all ages who are suffering from tooth decay.
Gum disease treatment – Family dentists typically offer services like periodontal maintenance and scaling and root planing to treat patients who are suffering from gum disease.
Dr. Patel from Highlands Point Dental, also offer general cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry