Family Dentistry
Considered to be the first level of defense against dental problems and abnormalities, family dentistry is viewed primarily as preventive dentistry.
Family dentists provide services related to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health for a wide range of patients, from young children to the elderly. The American Dental Association recommends visiting your family dentist for a checkup at least twice a year.
What services can you expect from family dentistry?
- Dental Cleanings: Regularly scheduled professional cleanings are critical to maintaining a healthy mouth and beautiful smile.
- Dental Fillings: Most people will develop a cavity at some time in their lifetime. Modern dentistry offers many options that blend long-lasting strength and attractiveness. We can help you choose the most cost-effective – and most attractive – option to preserve your dental health and your sparkling smile.
- Extractions: The removal of single teeth may be necessary to maintain the health of your remaining teeth and mouth. After evaluating all options and doing as much as possible to save a tooth, extraction may be your best or only option.
- Root Canals: Historically, root canals have gotten a bad rap, but the good news is that advances in dental technology have made it much less painful and "scary," with more than a 95% success rate. When a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, severely decayed or injured, or a nerve is damaged, you may need a root canal. We can help you determine the best way to save your tooth and your smile.
Family dentists will regularly check for cavities and take x-rays when necessary. If your dental problem needs special treatment, not in their scope of practice, a family dentist will refer you to specialists.
At Lake Belton Family Dental and Dentures, our dentist has pursued additional training in cosmetic dentistry such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants and cosmetic dentures. We are constantly striving to improve the patient experience for the entire family.
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