Bridgetown dentist answers, “What are family dental services?”

Proper dental care is important for the whole family. Finding a dentist you can trust, whose ideals align with your own, and with whom you are comfortable is crucial. With locations in Fairfield and Bridgetown, Drs. Jesal Patel and Shawn Dornhecker offer top quality comprehensive family dental services for patients of all ages.

At Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry, our patients are treated like family. We spend a great deal of time with each patient, not just examining the teeth, but also getting to know the individual patient. We are detail-oriented and customize procedures based on each patient’s needs. Our dental team values compassion, respect, and understanding. We establish a bond of trust as we create lifelong relationships with our patients and protect their oral health. As a family practice, we are qualified and experienced in treating patients of all ages with gentleness, compassion, and respect.

Family dentistry defined

Dental practices have various labels that can become confusing, making it difficult for some patients to understand what family dentistry is. As a versatile field of dental care, family dentistry is the branch that focuses on diagnosing and treating the dental needs of patients regardless of sex or age. Family dentists may also be called general dentists.

Our family-friendly practice focuses on preventing and treating dental problems. We understand that communication is crucial as we work to develop strong, long-term relationships with our patients. We develop a sense of trust and understanding to create a comfortable environment for patients young and old. With the knowledge and understanding that needs change with time, we offer a range of comprehensive services to meet our patients’ needs at each stage of life.

What are family dental services?

Young children need to get off on the right foot in learning proper oral care. We work with children and their parents in teaching the proper care of baby teeth, and later, the erupting adult teeth. Brushing and flossing are as important for children as they are for adults. Developing good habits at an early age establishes a lifelong routine of proper oral care.

Teenagers and adults have general, cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic needs. At Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry, we offer comprehensive family dental services to meet our patients’ varying needs. Our dentistry services include:

• Routine examinations with cleanings and x-rays
• Oral cancer screenings
• Periodontal treatments
• Metal-free dental restorations
• Dental implants
• Teeth whitening
• In-office and laboratory fabricated veneers
• Bite and snore guards
• Invisalign

Comprehensive family dental care

Our team wants each member of your family to have a healthy smile. Maintaining good oral health and overall wellness requires teamwork. As we build trusting relationships with our patients, we take the time to provide home oral health tips to preserve patients’ healthy smiles. Preventative dentistry includes routine dental visits. Unless otherwise directed by the dentist, routine visits are scheduled every six months. These visits involve cleaning and flossing the teeth to remove built-up plaque. The teeth and gums are assessed to check for problems such as periodontal disease. The timing of dental visits is set so that if problems do arise they are caught and addressed early.

Restorative dental treatments address issues that threaten your oral health. Whether a patient experiences tooth pain, a broken tooth, or missing teeth, treatment options are available. If problems arise, patients feel confident knowing our experienced team is available to help. Our advanced technologies allow us to provide accurate evaluations and efficient, effective treatment options.

We offer cosmetic dental services to help you achieve the straight, white smile you deserve. Whether you are searching for teeth whitening or veneers, we can help you achieve a beautiful smile. For patients who want to straighten their teeth, we offer Invisalign clear aligner trays. No matter what your dental needs or stage of life, we have you covered.

Our team cares about your oral and overall health. We build trusting relationships to protect your family’s dental health. For family dental services, contact Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry. Call our offices in Bridgetown at  (513) 815-3188 or in Fairfield at  (513) 815-3166 for an appointment.