Family Dentistry

Patients of all ages need routine dental care, but sometimes, what that care involves depends on the patient’s specific age group. For instance, younger children often require preventative treatments, such as fluoride application and dental sealants, to counteract an increased risk of cavity development. Older patients, particularly those with health issues or who are on certain medications, require special consideration in the treatments that they can receive—particularly, extensive restoration or oral surgery.

Dentistry for Patients of All Ages

Dental health concerns, such as tooth decay and gum disease, develop and progress similarly in all patients. However, how those issues are treated depends on each patient’s specific circumstances. Family dentistry practices are those that can effectively treat every member of your family, regardless of their age and unique oral health circumstances. Typically, that includes offering a full, comprehensive array of professional dental treatments, including general, cosmetic, restorative, and prosthodontic services.

While family dentistry can address the most common dental concerns that your family may face, your dentist may still refer you or a family member to a trusted oral health specialist if the need arises. Children, specifically, may sometimes need to visit a pediatric dentist who specializes in treatments to assist the proper growth of children’s developing teeth and oral structures.